Kim Requesto(she/they) is a Philippine born, Mission District raised Cultural Worker and Interdisciplinary Artist based in Unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Territory also recognized as San Francisco, California. She specializes in 35mm photography, filmmaking, and dance. At the heart of Kim Requesto’s diasporic work is the mantra, “Advocacy through art.” With an artistic foundation in Philippine folk dance, Requesto has dedicated herself to cultural expression and advocacy through movement, photography, and community outreach.
She navigates her artistic work with the goal of fostering tangible support for Pilipinxs abroad and Indigenous communities in the Philippines. Requesto conducts extensive field research to get a stronger understanding of regional cultures and livelihoods. Her research coincides with her work as a photographer, which allows her to visually share the realities of Philippine citizens. Through the publication of film photography books and the development of contemporary dance pieces, Requesto uses her artistic platforms to not only raise awareness, but to uplift the voices of marginalized communities both in the Philippines and the Philippine diaspora.
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About this Project
“Sa Ating Ninuno (To Our Ancestors)” is a transformative project that interlaces various Philippine dance styles, exploring the joy embedded in ancestral lineages and communal experiences. Organized into four segments—Prayer, Reflection, Healing, and Celebration—it draws inspiration from Indigenous rituals and Filipino Martial Arts to create a movement honoring evolving identities in the diaspora. Beyond celebrating inherited joy, the project aims to foster a dialogue about cultural identity among Filipinx-Americans, offering a space for self-exploration and empowerment through movement.
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