Raito Low

Tanatanetek, 2024

Single-channel video, 6 min. 23 sec.

Stones, despite enduring wind and rain, retain their inherent potential and form, just like the unwavering hearts of the Pangcah people, who stand firm in defending their culture and land, closely united. Using stop-motion animation as a technique, the rich ecological landscape of Makotaay takes center stage. The similarity and diverse forms of stones are utilized to place them one by one along a timeline, revealing how each stone is unique and vibrant. This mirrors the members of the Pangcah tribe, each an indispensable part of their family. Through this alternative perspective, we come to see stones differently, and at the same time, better understand the resilient yet tender souls of the Pangcah people.

Photo by Raito Low