<Encased Narratives: From Bacolod to Gwangju> exhibition by Ho Bin Kim and Brandon Braza visualizes an evocative cultural exchange between their respective residence in Gwangju, Korea and the Bacolod, Philippines. Central to the exhibition are two main installations, each representing an artist's interpretation of the other's life within their cultural landscape.

    At the heart of the exhibition space, a half-open matchbox, inspired by a popular Filipino brand, contains a film by Ho Bin. This piece captures his perspective on Brandon's life in Bacolod, exploring the intersections of queerness, identity, and the city’s tradition of spider hunting and fighting. Through the lens of this tradition, Ho Bin subtly reflects on Brandon's personal and artistic navigation within a society marked by its own structures and expectations.

    Opposite, a Korean chocolate pie box reimagined by Brandon contains meticulously curated objects that interpret Ho Bin’s life in Korea. Inside, Brandon has organized the box into compartments, echoing the way spiders are traditionally kept. Each section holds a distinct found object, symbolizing facets of Ho Bin's experiences and life in Korea, viewed through Brandon’s interpretive lens.

    These installations go beyond personal exchange; the objects and film offer a shared narrative on the oppressive frameworks each artist faces within their societies. The works invite audiences to engage with a dialogue on identity, resilience, and the complex ties between culture, tradition, and contemporary existence.