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New York Minute Performances, inspired by the streets, parks, public spaces culture in New York, letting go of my inhibitions is in progress to build more self confidence in self expression as we exchange stories with people in the streets. @TopazArts Performance by Aze Ong #ACCGrantee Video & Music mix by Ged Merino

[aze-ong]

It has been my dream to perform in public places, I have always wanted to do this in the Philippines. Observing in NY - parks and subways, streets and other public spaces, I was inspired by the people’s freedom of expression and was compelled to just let go of my inhibitions and express myself, hopefully progress to building more self-confidence and exchanging stories with people in the streets and follow where my art leads me to. Police Jimenez watched and wanted me to go on and perform longer. @MoMA “New York Minute” performances Performance by Aze Ong Video and Music mix by Ged Merino #ACCgrantee

[aze-ong]

One day in 2010, as I was on my way home, an artwork was in my back pack. Walking the sidewalks near the GMA Station, I saw the usual "latag" merchandise (street vendors freely laying their merchandise). I asked to join them and they welcomed me to place my artwork on a big empty paint can where one of them sat. There was no intent to sell, as I have always believed that art is for everyone. I stayed for 2-3 hours chatting with the vendors who welcomed me and people passing by asking about it. I heard their stories and they asked about mine. I could not forget that experience. Since then, I have always wanted to perform/exhibit and express myself in the Philippine streets and public spaces but certain inhibitions stopped me. Now, 2017, I am fascinated by people in New York's expression of freedom, people freely expresses themselves in public spaces, in the subway, parks, streets - with or without audience. They just say and do what they want to (within the bounds of the law). Inspired by this culture, I felt compelled to let go of my inhibitions and to freely express, explore, grow and have the chance to hear people's stories through these encounters. I am excited to immerse and progress through these New York minute pieces in public spaces. Video and music mix by Ged Merino. #Lotus #PerformanceArt #NewYorkMinute #ACCgrantee #Crochet #TextileArt #QueensMuseum #TopazArts