sculpture
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Pagupit
“Pagupit” translates to “haircut”. Like space clearing and revamping one’s wardrobe, it is an act of “shedding”, and welcoming change. In the case of post-breakup haircuts, it can be a small step towards regaining control, reclaiming identity, and starting on a clean slate. Kindly check this video on my Instagram account, or scroll down to…
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The Dream, Tiger Cat, and That Meme
Pinto Art Museum’s 2023 yearend group exhibit was “Homage To Rousseau” and we were asked to come up with works inspired by Henri Rousseau and his art. My piece was inspired by two of Henri Rousseau’s works, “The Dream” and “The Tiger Cat“, plus the viral meme showing two women yelling and a cat in…
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Mine
This was first exhibited at Vimana Gallery for “Unapologetic” (Girls, Girls, Girls Cycle 4). The torso was taken from an old piece from 2007. Used other parts of the original piece, such as the hands and limbs, for other pieces. “Mine”. Epoxy, screen, wire, automotive paint, shadow box. 21.5x 17.5in , 2023. This is an…
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ReWire
November 4-December 2, 2023, Kalawakan SpaceTime Gallery Background: Late in 2022, I saw a mystic. Aside from performing Reiki healing and giving me advice based on some readings, I was advised to change and have new routines “to create new paths”. I have received similar advice from a “person of science” 13 years before: “Change…
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Grow Up
Wire, screens, acrylic epoxy, and acrylic box. 24 x 24 inches. For 2021, Pinto Gallery yearend show. Missing old toys. Missing childhood. Yearning for simpler times – when the pace of life was much slower, there were less pressing concerns, and we weren’t dependent on tech.
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Cycle
For “Consumption” group show, July 2018, Pinto Gallery, Antipolo. Materials: Wire, acrylic epoxy, clear epoxy and found objects (trash – plastic bag, bottle, cigarette butt).
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Of Stigmata and Dancing Suns
Here are some images from my last solo exhibit, Of Stigmata and Dancing Suns, which was held from Dec. 21, 2014-Jan. 20, 2015, in Pinto Gallery, Antipolo City.
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Treasures
Treasures, Boston Gallery, August 2013. The printouts hanging from the ceiling make up a partial list of endangered and threatened species in the Philippines, which you can find here. Exhibit notes by Louise Marcelino:
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Reverence
Reverence, Artinformal, April 2013. To see the inspiration for “No. 142”, go here http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/3418-the-lottery-of-good-men I can no longer find the nowpublic.com article http://www.nowpublic.com/environment/muro-ami-reef-hunters-illegal-fishing-practice which inspired “Busuanga Babies”. According to the article, Muro-ami was banned (in the Philippines) in 1986 after a dusty graveyard with skeletons (mostly of children) was discovered in Panlaitan Island, Busuanga .…
