For the opening night of the explorASIAN Festival on May 8th, Co Erasga performed OrienTik/Portrait at the Frederick Wood Theatre at UBC.  The performers included dancers Alvin Tolentino and Andrea Nann and  taiko drummer Jordan Riley.  Piano player Alison Nishihara was absent due to illness.  Even with recorded piano and some obvious silent gaps, OrienTik/Portrait remained coherent and moving. Composed of distinct images, driven by bold energy and clear intention, it was a work of aesthetic simplicity in the best possible sense.