Pearls: Baler exhibition at the Barcelona Maritime Museum

Don't miss the Pearls: Baler Exhibition at the Barcelona Maritime Museum!

Archie Geotina's Pearls project is a powerful and evocative initiative that addresses and intersects several current issues: feminism, sustainability, climate change, and the ocean. This project features Filipina surfers wearing traditional dress, challenging gender norms and colonial legacies.

By depicting women surfing in this attire, the artist highlights women's strength and resilience and celebrates their role in both history and modern society. The image of women dominating the waves in traditional attire not only highlights their empowerment but also redefines the narrative surrounding women in surfing, portraying them as strong and graceful.

In addition to its feminist message, the project addresses sustainability and climate change by emphasizing the natural beauty and fragility of the ocean. The project was born from Geotina's connection to the sea and her desire to honor it through her art. Using natural settings and highlighting the surfers' interaction with the ocean emphasizes the importance of preserving marine environments.

This approach to sustainability is reinforced by the use of traditional Filipino textiles made from natural fibers that promote environmentally friendly practices. The project also serves as a call to action to protect our oceans, which are vital to combating climate change and sustaining life on earth.

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