Meet Strange Fruit, a collective birthed by six photographers in 2020, all of whom share a passion for the arts and a vision for what the photography scene in the Philippines ought to become.
Six visionaries have banded together to put photography on the map and host an annual exhibition that showcases their respect for, and contemporary approach to the medium. Comprised of Jason Quiblan, Francisco "Paco" Guerrero, Raena Abella, Jes Aznar, Veejay Villafranca and E.S.L Chen—the Strange Fruit team is a powerhouse like no other.
The group's show at Art Fair Philippines 2021 displays a diverse collection of photographs rooted in documentary work on life in the Philippines. Filled with immense beauty, truthful sadness, and colourful cultural nuances, the images in this exhibition show us who these photographers are, revealing their unique perspectives.
Veejay chimes in to explain that Strange Fruit has "always been all about telling the story of what it is like to be a Filipino in the Philippines"—this year, focusing on life during the pandemic.
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