From time and again, art is one of the most potent forms of resistance as witnessed by our history of struggles—from the writings of the illustrados to the theater works of Bonifacio to the golden age of resistance during the Marcos era that birthed a myriad of protest art and films.
As we commemorate the World Creativity and Innovation Day this year, we remain firm in our belief that creativity never fails to provide us with new ways of looking at things from all sides of life’s spectrum: politically, culturally, and socially. Last April 9, 2022, at the TUMINDIG Atin ang Kapangyarihan Concert Festival, DAKILA artists built an interactive art installation inspired by the scrabble board game to engage the public audience to share their thoughts on choosing the suitable candidates for the upcoming May 2022 national elections. - Dakila
