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Cultural artist Agustina Diez Sierra, photographer Maggie Rife Ponce, and dance teacher and documentarian Jaycee Gossett traveled to the Philippines, where they immersed themselves in the culture. Through interviews, shared meals, dancing, photojournalism and art, they connected with Filipino life on a level that went beyond a guide book. Deeply moved by their experience, this trip inspired the creation of The Connection Art Project, a multi-faceted art installation combining film, photography, dance and art to foster connections between different communities across geographic and cultural divides. Their first exhibit was held at Industrious Office in Chicago’s River North in October 2013. This year on October 2, 2014, The Connection Art Project has been invited by the South Loop Alliance of Chicago to transform an alleyway into another cultural experience. To further facilitate relationships between people from different backgrounds, The Connection Art Project is introducing a local, quarterly dining experience. TOP TO BOTTOM  Lucky charms are one of the hundreds of items sold in the Divisoria street market in Manila, Philippines. Good luck charms and religious emblems are popular items in a very spiritual country. » A Kalinga tattooed woman wears traditional beaded jewelry. » Coconut in the Rice Field. Visit The Connection Art Project website for further information, www.connectionartproject.com. Find out more about the quarterly dining experience by contacting [email protected] WWW.THEHUESTUDIO.COM  SPRING + SUMMER 2014  37