Private Project

mother of pearl

mother of pearl

is a visual + embodied labyrinth exploring the ritual and process that shelled creatures (mollusks, oysters, abalones) undergo when parasitic energies enter their environment. This exploration exalts the transmutation of irritants, exploitatives, and violent parasites into reclaimed ornamentation, adornment, and celebration.

this short film was first premiered at Museum of Museums for What We Celebrate, as curated by The Living Altar

  • Moonyeka
    Director
  • Moonyeka
    Key Cast
    "Performing Artist"
  • Jinji Amen
    Set Assistant
  • Boonie Advincula
    Video Editor + Videographer
  • Lea Ono
    Make Up Artist
  • Jinjia Amen
    Hair Artist
  • Moonyeka
    Concept by
  • Karinyo
    Sound Score
    lyrics in collaboration with Moonyeka
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 21, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • What We Celebrate, curated by The Living Altar
    seattle
    February 4, 2022
Director - Moonyeka