Aldeneil

“Where Vestiges Bloom” 2026 — now showing as part of the Forecast Exhibition by the Remai Modern

This wearable art ensemble is created out of paper materials: recycled magazine pages, monoprints of the weeds from my 2025 garden, and olive oil. We were asked to respond to the Remai Modern’s Forecast, an exhibition exploring how climate, environment, and weather has shaped the human experience: I was really inspired by Zachari Logan Art’s work of figures wrapped in flora’s and vegetation shown on the exhibit. It was important for me to ask myself how we as humans have played a role in shaping our environment, and the role humans still play in climate change, that ultimately all comes back to us. I created this ensemble that embraces rebirth and the return to earth; to make something that uses materials (outdated magazines, and weeds) beyond their intended purpose, will one day fall apart and hopefully disappear. Visitors are encouraged to wear the pieces as they walk through Forecast. If you come and try my piece on (please do), the coat will continuously break and rip as it’s all paper, embrace it! I will be coming in periodically to make repairs as a performance. I hope you enjoy✨❤️

Thank you to Miranda Hughes-McKnight (Miranda Hughes-McKnight) and Jenny Ryan (Jenny Ryan) for having me in this amazing project, the incredible support and resources, and giving me the freedom to run wild with my imagination. Shoutout of my fellow artists/designers who also created for this project /jonathancestnick/ and Rachel Walliser❤️ This is in collaboration with Persephone Theatre and Remai Modern.

Captured by Abraham Galman

Darling, I am a Basquiat!

So honoured to be welcomed into the Undeniable Haus of Basquiat 👑 Undeniable Haus Of Basquiat - Canadian Chapter. It was a perfect full circle moment of my Ballroom journey. What started as an interest became a full on pursuit, a world I was able to fully immerse myself in and I’m so grateful to have found an amazing mentor and mother in Posh Gvasalia Basquiat Ralph Escamillan. Your guidance and presence is undeniable! Thank you, mother!

Thank you to my amazing house for making me feel so supported and loved during the Posh Ball! And the whole weekend, getting to hang out with y’all was such a kiiiii! I got my TENS, and the absolute honour to have Dashaun Wesley as my Father — I hear your words and will push towards excellence! To all my siblings, especially my debutantes, thank you, and we did that!!

Within my personal art practice, it’s so divine to have debuted as a Basquiat. I believe in destiny and fate, and this is a sign for me that I am on the right path. Jean Michelle been such an inspiring artist figure in my life and to carry his name in this lifetime is beyond❤️

From seeing Ballroom clips in my couch in Saskatoon, SK, to watching Legendary, Paris is Burning and Pose, to saying “I want to be in Ballroom”, to bringing it to Saskatchewan, all the way to walking my first Main Stream as a Basquiiiiiii!! What a journey and the pursuit continues, till next time!

Clips by emma, and yes there is a movie we’ve been working on all about the birth of Ballroom in Saskatchewan! Duhhhh!

The Prairie Kiki Ball - 10’s across the board! Hosted by aldeneil española at the Remai Modern for Saskatoon Pride Weekend. With the Icon Sebastio Sivuilu on the mic, a legendary panel of judges: Legendary Posh Gvasalia Basquiat, Legendary MOOHK, and Legendary Cassidy Nova Noir

It’s a month later, and I just came back from my first Main Stream Ball, The Posh Ball in Vancouver! I had to take to time to rest and recharge, but I’m still on top of the world. Two years ago, I told myself I’m going to pursue, learn about Ballroom and bring it to Saskatchewan. It took me 6 months of asking around to find partners that believed in this vision of mine and also my mentor, and now, officially my mother Ralph Escamillan Posh Gvasalia Basquiat. This led us to a year and a half long of planning, monthly workshops and open sessions to learn and prepare for Saskatoon’s First Ball ever in history!

Thank you to all the legends and icon who came to Saskatchewan to share their knowledge, we’re extremely thankful towards your generosity and mentorship. To all the friends and family who participated in SK Ballroom, WE DID THAT!! I can’t wait to continue the community we have built and keep the spirit going, you have all made me proud! This is just the beginning, and what a start. To all my closest friends, family and allies, thank you for helping me through this pursuit, with giving me perspective when needed, energy when I’m at a loss, motivation to keep me going, and loving me through the hardest times, you know who you are — I LOVE YOU! Anything can happen as long as you put your mind and heart in it✨

Thank you to my generous partnerships with Remai Modern Dance Saskatchewan, the City of Regina and Saskatoon Pride 🌈. Thank you to Common Weal Community Arts Black Q***r Alliance YXE $ticky Fingerz Sapphic Saturdays Saskatoon for supporting with outreach, open sessions and community gatherings. Thank you Kelsey Murphy and Senyo Kevin Akakpo for all the help in organizing this ball!

note: sorry I couldn’t tag everyone, IG won’t let me!! ❤️

I got to style this beautiful bandana by for the — and also met the sweetest Stubal and Diana, loved spending the late afternoon posing with them🫶🏽

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paraluman in — I’m grateful to have had such a wonderful time doing a three month residency with Bridges Art Movement.

Vision leads to world building, and that world is valuable because it offers an alternative point of view to our perceived normal. As a kid, I danced in the rain, now whenever it pours — I sit with emails and reports. And the self mythology continues…

Thank you to my collaborators during this period .portfolio . Thank you and .council for supporting this period of research and creation.

paraluman — muse
during my residency at I’ve been developing an experimental fashion film about my childhood, water and q***rness with the incredible . this piece is personal and honest. i would love to see you there for the initial release of the 3 minute version.

June 18-20 1pm-5pm gallery hours, June 21 1pm-5pm reception. At 115 3rd Avenue South #5, Saskatoon.

thank you for the generous support from and .council in the development of my work the past three months.

Catch me frolicking in a meadow near you✨🧚🏻‍♂️

Meadows by — botanically kissed silk charmeuse wearable art collection. A collaboration with the land, mothers, daughters, and friends. Thank you Mel for your generosity, vision and love for humanity🫶🏽

So honoured to be a part of such a beautiful moment. I designed and styled the dress to be as whimsy as a field of wildflowers. From start to finish, it feels amazing to have created with friends and the land. The fashion show was magic and made new connections with such creative people.

Photographed by . Makeup by . Jewelry by .beads

paraluman — muse

In this body of work, I investigate the moments in my life where resistance, ritual, and transformation persisted despite feeling like things are falling apart around me. I honour the boy who moved from the Philippines to Canada, the experience of finding new connections without borders, and most importantly, the resistance of joy. This exhibition includes work that was co-created through collaborations with people from my own community, my family, my lifelong friends, and exciting new connections.

This body of work is an exploration of the q***r immigrant experience, the fantasy of drag, and the interconnectedness of human to human and human to the earth. These ideas are explored through autoethnographic makeup prints, video performance work on hydrofeminism, and fashion sculptures that transforms my human experience.

I invite you to come and experience paraluman at Bridges Art Movements, Drinkle Mall June 18–20, Gallery Hours 1pm–5pm, for a quieter, low-stimulation time with the art. June 21 will be a matinee closing reception from 1pm–5pm with wine and snacks.

I acknowledge the generous support of .council , , and in the development of this project. Thank you for believing in my vision.