Artists

KT Pe Benito
KT Pe Benito, Makibaka Huwag Matakot (Struggle Do Not Be Afraid), acrylic paint double-sided banner, 30”x40”

KT Pe Benito (they/them/siya) is an arts worker, caregiver, and organizer navigating access and dismantling dominator culture. They utilize writing, performance, installation, video, and drawing to offer different points to access their own ideas and for the people experiencing their work.

The arc of their practice is in service to Philippine history, Fil-Am community, human rights activists, and arts & cultural workers. KT creates artwork themselves to sustain victim.survivor futurity, leaning into humor and impulse with their art to ground their existence & embrace ease. They organize with ANAKBAYAN Philadelphia and lead as the city chapter’s 2022-23 Chairperson.

More Info: ktpebenito.com
Instagram: @playpinay / @anakbayanphilly

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