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Altar to Lakapati

Isabella Montalban Hamm

Altar to Lakapati roots itself in ancient Filipino mythology and critiques colonization’s effects on perceptions of gender. Isabella explores the various personas of Lakapati, a deity of fertility and agriculture that transcends modern interpretations of sex. Altar to Lakapati is a love letter to Isabella’s heritage and encourages viewers to shed values historically riddled with violence.

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