Mndsgn - Slowdance
If you slow dance
You can really take time to get to know the rhythm
If you slow dance
I could really take time to get to know you better
Jay worked with musician + friend Mndsgn to create this dreamlike and sultry music video for Slowdance. The video features Jay’s choreography and art direction with performances from Shauna Davis + Jobel Medina.
BAHAY in LA —> welcome home
istorya-istorya’s first gathering in July of 2021. Hosted in partnership with Genever.
The event paired recipes inspired by personal stories of each istorya-istorya collaborator with unique craft cocktails. Through diasporic perspectives, these dishes pay homage to Philippine history, with reference to Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade route, Filipino and Mexican farmer solidarity, and family fiestas. More info…
BAGGAGE
“Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.”
A person who does not remember where they came from will never reach their destination. -Philippine Proverb
Created + Directed by Jay Carlon in collaboration with Alex Wand
Commissioned by Metro Art Presents in partnership with Pieter Performance Space for Union Station