Salumpuwit, Bangko, Silya, Atbp: Chairs in Filipino Life - Gerard Lico

Prof. Dr. Gerard Lico, University of the Philippines College of Architecture

This event will present research from the book "Where do we sit? How do we sit? Why do we sit?", which explores the rich socio-cultural contexts of the Philippine chair. Through the lenses of words like salumpuwit, bangko, and silya, the research highlights the chair as both a product and agent of cultural hybridity. It delves into the physical craftsmanship, the ideological meanings embedded in design, and how chairs symbolize authority, reflect international trends, and serve as instruments of discipline in Philippine history.