aku ako
Letters
2020
A Psychogeographical Map
Installation
Collaborative work with Vicentillo Alice Lagmay
The project presents a psychogeographic map that visually represents the emotional exchanges between two friends, Alice and Kenenza, who shared their worries over a period of seven days.
Throughout this period, Alice and Kenenza exchanged letters written in their native languages. Despite this, neither could fully understand the other's correspondence, leading to a poignant sense of disconnection, yet underscoring their mutual belief in their unwavering support for each other.
As the exchange progressed, the content of the letters grew more profound, reflected in the increasing thickness and opacity of the blue paint applied to the letter backgrounds. Ultimately, the letters were washed away and faded by saltwater, symbolizing a hope that "the ocean" would cleanse their worries, leaving the ocean blue while they remain unaffected. Each letter was signed as "Aku & Ako," with 'Aku' meaning 'I' in Indonesian (Kenenza's language) and 'Ako' meaning 'I' in Cebuano (Alice's language).
