Unfold Series/Frozen Moment: Elisa’s dress/Elisa & Laura holding a flower, 1956

The playful and nostalgic dresses embody Cruz-Garcia’s brimming affection towards her family. The artist has turned her family history into an artistic narrative frozen in time, making viewers linger for more. The work draws inspiration from the dresses that Marina’s grandmother had made for her twin daughters—Marina’s mother and aunt—and whose every stitch represents tender love and affection. From painting, photography, written word, to sculpture, these diverse yet equally exquisite methods are outlets for Marina’s nostalgia, harking back to the exciting yet laid back ambience that characterized Manila in the bygone days.