STILLNESS IN ART
Time seemed to slow down as the world experienced lockdowns because of the pandemic. As people stayed indoors, life drastically changed. Gone are the bustle of cities and days brimming with appointments and deadlines. In a way, the quarantine helped some people breathe. And, as they spent more time with family and in pursuing passions, creativity flourished.
The art scene in Baguio followed a similar narrative. The city’s annual Ibagiw Creative Festival pushed through in November 2020, celebrating creativity, culture, and tradition of crafts and folk arts. Mounting the festival grew from a need. People wanted to breathe,
