Christopher Reyes

@aliasldn dance to @masego x arbitrary sax Some choreography material I created a couple of years back. Thought it would be cool to perform with some of the Alias Familia. Shout out to @sailing_soul for assisting with this short. To my homies: @louarddaniel , @anthony_joseph_art , @jp99ps , matt trim (@lovenatalie_ ) love you guys. Thank you for coming through. The rehearsals was a vibe. The one and only @jtorresproductions Videographer and editor. #dance #choreography #masego #jtorresproductions #dancevideo

5 years hiatus over 🙏 I'm grateful to be back exploring, and arriving at a time in my life where I feel my most honest and authentic. The biggest experience from this - was deciding to step back as an artist, and allowing more space to experience and deepen my connection for this beautiful and enriching culture I'm beginning to bond with. When I decided to chose my own pathway to discovering my Filipino identity, I began to build my roots. From the cultural practices, to embodying the fabrics, to the sound design, there was a spirtual presence in the space. This was no longer just about developing creative practice, but a ritual of becoming. I would like to thank producer @pollycuthbert__ & @theplacelondon for choosing us. your kindness, trust, support and resources, for helping us start the momentum vital for this new creative vision & meaningful life work to come. My homeslices: @jonadette_ @sunshinetheafrooist @fluid.tactics Beyond your skills and expertise, thank you being dope at what you do, and trusting me to dive deep with no judgement 🙏 🇵🇭🤎

Back in process. Preparing for @maharlikaukartists Live stream show on Feb 28th 19:30 , YouTube live. New developments transforming my last works, Sean onto film. Follow and keep up to date for more insights and event details. @jtorresproductions captured this.

April, you have been kind. This month I was surrounded by art,culture, family & people. For those that know me, I can work intense in the line of work I do, making things happen. This year, I chose to slow down and surrender, giving more space to everyday, to simplicity, and to see this beautiful city through a deeper and loving lens, despite what we see on our news feeds and social media - There is love in this city 🤎 April highlights: 1. Supporting @estenimarket market and awesome DJs @gabeino @f0urt3n @artphilm DJ spinnin with selectahs. 2. I got to meet this musical genius @andrewashong , unaware I have alot of his music in my crates that I love, to meet was pure universe! A pleasure to connect with you, thank you for reigniting my love for vinyl, an art I havnt touched since my 20s. 3. My mums birthday, she invited all her friends to our local fish and chip shop lool east london in the veins. 4. Mums Birthday cake at our local Fish and chips. 5. Screening of ATCQ documentary 6. Q&A with tribe member Jarobi White. 7. Reyes siblings 8. Secret project with Southbank. 9. Full circle with the Familia, a return to something we love.

March was full of many special moments. Living in both the Light and dark, some days were full of love, some days were a challenge, but I find peace knowing I get to experience this life in its entirety. The privilege to co-exist is a biggest blessing. 1. Dwele Night 2.Morning park walk ritual 3. Djying Igbo Nigerian wedding 4. Site visit - finding @caravanliveculture a home 5. Night drive after project 6. Dancing with the Caravan familia 7. Caravan March 8. Photo & video shoot for new project incoming this year. 9. Night walk & slow jam rituals 10. Random gallery pick from last year. Directed and produced my first week creative festival.

I can't remember the last time I posted on here but Making more effort to share my life this year - Here's my February 🤎

Our 10 day countdown starts today, starting with - what is CARAVAN? Take time on March 5, a space for all the music lovers and groovers that love community, open jams, culture and art. See you there 🧡 📅 MARCH 5 20:00 sharp 🌇@the0rangeroom 🎟 Resident adviser- link on bio

City lad 🎩 A day in london, throwback with @dot.fina 📷

CARAVAN comes to @the0rangeroom Nov 13. 20:00 - Grab your 🎫 (link on bio) D'angelo reminding us to keep grooving 🤎 In memory of d'angelo, we will also bring a live tribute and we welcoming all musicians and dance to come celebrate his legacy. Me and @jtorresproductions vibing after a full day of project. Grateful to play, in between the chaos.

We launch a new campaign celebrating UK Filipino Arts called Inside/Out. Over the coming weeks, we’re pulling back the curtain. We invite Filipino artists to share shorts, offering a raw and intimate glimpse inside their creative universes. We are thrilled to begin this journey with @itschrisreyes , Director of Maharlika UK— a professional dance artist, theatre maker, creative producer, and curator. Inside/out: Chris Reyes - The journey of the Unknown and self discovery. "Everytime I create, theres this place I often arrive to. I've come to think of it as 'the unknown'. I feel like, It's where all masks and pretense falls away and you're left with just you. Its uncomfortable, its enduring, its naked, but this is where my truth is, That's where my most authentic art begins." Filmed and edited by @jtorresproductions

New artistic project in progress. Last week, my collaborators and I shared raw ideas and early visual concepts at @theplacelondon . Blending indigenous, modern and futuristic themes aligned with one basic but complex question - what does it mean to be Filipino? In the process of change, we mustn't be afraid to explore new ways in search of our identities. There is no one journey. We are guided and reminded by our ancestors and the on-going teachings left for us. They exist for us to receive, not to dictate and control, but we must also add our own experiences to these, to give a pathway to the future. Collaborators: Directed: Chris Reyes Dance artist: @jonadette_ Visual artist/costume designer: @sunshinetheafrooist Filipino Martial arts - (balintawak) instructor @fluid.tactics Photography by @jemimayong

You don't always need a plan.. sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens. #filmmaker #videography #sony #art