Tira-Tira is a filipino word with a double entendre – one refers to leftovers, and another refers to the act of shooting. Both of which are reflected in the first solo show of Anne Lacaba. An observance of the nation’s current state – the mindless exploits of violent shooting, killing, and leaving only remnants of terror and grief. Throughout her exhibition, equipped with a series of magical symbolisms, Lacaba aimed to convey a serious sociopolitical theme compelling her audiences to initially tread lightly around her narrative as they realize the gravity of it. Lacaba’s work also show sensibilities for the environment and the negligence of mankind that causes its gradual degradation. Each piece is masked with Tira-Tira, the obvious and ambiguous relationship of violence and its aftermath.

-Karen Tesalona