Marc Conaco, Manananggal 1 (2017). Courtesy of the Artist.
Nganong mahadlok ka nako? (Why are you afraid of me?): a zine-making workshop with Marc Conaco
Urban Dream Brokerage
115 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Sunday 21 April, 2-4.30pm
Arriving in 2022 as our inaugural Asian Aotearoa Artist-in-residence at Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Marc Conaco ran two successful zine-making workshops focusing on Creation and Celebration as a gentle-yet-powerful means to connect, and draw creative connections between worlds. In 2024 we were excited to invite Marc back for a solo exhibition and zine project at 115 Taranaki Street.
Nganong mahadlok ka nako? (Why are you afraid of me?)
Fear is the threat of harm, real or imagined. In Philippine contemporary mythology, creatures that evoke fear are veiled depictions of what the majority dread and continue to marginalise; depictions of a threat that is to be destroyed. Meet the creatures whose stories have been warped by years of living under colonialism, Christianity, patriarchy and capitalism. Nganong mahadlok ka nako? is an invitation to be mindful of how the fear of 'other' manifests in society and in ourselves.
As part of his 2024 exhibition, Marc hosted a zine-making workshop exploring the politics of 'fear' and dissecting how fear is manufactured to create a societal narrative.
Drawing and zine-making materials were supplied, and participants were also welcome to bring their favourite pens and collage materials if they wished. Afternoon tea was provided.
Limited capacity. FREE and all welcome.