KASALUKUYAN
Banner Project 2022
A-C Artists
Here and Now
40 x 30
Digital collage, image transfer on folded paper, paper on canvas
Faye Abantao
As an artist and a human being, standing alone teaches us how to live with others and with ourselves. This is life's most important lesson and ultimate test.
Of Despair
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Juno Abreu
At times I'd find myself in contemplation of a certain feeling of hopelessness and I guess this is how I'd portray this frustration inside of me that I can't seem to shake off.
Guardians
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Emman Acasio
My "now" revolves around parenting. The fu dogs, gongshi, and lotuses are the main elements. Fu dogs represent me and my wife as protectors of our children, gongshi stands for wisdom, and the blooming lotuses symbolize our strive to rise amidst the uncertainties, fears and anxiety.
There are times that we feel like that the world has been progressing in their view and treatment of the LGBTQIA+. But because of lack of awareness, some people still think that these individuals are inferior. We continue to fight and dream of the day that the LGBTQIA+ can stand tall, be understood, and no longer need to explain who they really are.
Little Big World
20 x 14.5
Domz Agsaway
No Matter How Dark It Gets
40 x 30
Watercolor on acid-free paper
Aldy Aguirre
Even the faintest light can make a difference in the thickest darkness, hold up that remaining light.
It is argued that the world runs on greed and it is essential to our survival. But the King of Kings knows no satisfaction. Even when he can settle with what he has he wants more. These collapsing economies, poverty and armed conflicts, are the outcome of greed overcoming a man's will to do good, and give in to the complexity of human nature.
King of Kings
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Ben Albino
Indigenous
54 x 24
Silkscreen and thread on canvas with newsprint, mounted on wood
Eugenia Alcaide
The native people of the Philippine Islands are often confined to history books. This is a tribute to the islanders who still bear our shared past, human vessels of Philippine identity—even in a changing world.
Wishful Thinking
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Though no amount of wishful thinking will change the truth, one may find comfort in the end seeking it
Kempis Ang
Rebuild
40 x 30
Oil on canvas
Japs Antio
Silent
40 x 30
Oil on canvas
Marcel Antonio
The Cost of Ambition
40 x 30
Oil on canvas
Alelia Ariola
"Pagod, takot, at hindi sigurado ... pero hindi tumitigil at hinding hindi titigil."
When you're working on your dreams and goals, you know they are not free and it won't be easy. Late nights and early mornings, self-doubt, fatigue, isolation; being misunderstood, broke, but always going over and above. There's so much pressure to get things done. You struggle and fight like hell, are afraid, but do it anyway. You take risks and you never stopp. This is the cost of ambition.
Subaybay
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
JR Atienza
Sapatos ni Pepe
40 x 30
Oil on canvas
Jessa Balag
Sira na ang aking tsinelas,
Napatid na ang isa.
Wala akong mahanap na katulad niya,
Ngunit madaming tambak na sapatos na gamit na.
Pilit kong pinagkakasya bawat-isa,
Subalit sadyang malalaki ang sukat nila.
Nakailang subok na ako...
Pero tila gamit ito ng matatanda na.
Bahala na!
Baka mapilitan akong isuot itong isa.
Mahalaga may magamit lang akong pang sapin sa paa.
It can be difficult, where we are now. But knowing the cause of the situation makes the burden lighter. Keep to your principles at all times, and leave the rest to nature.
I am Still Living
40 x 30
Oil on canvas
Aiya Balingit
It has been tough facing what has been happening here and around the world in the recent years.
We lament for days and lives taken from us, our rights, and freedom.
But even with clipped wings we still cling to hope and fight.
Lament
40 x 30
Oil on canvas
Renz Baluyot
The Boy and the Phoenix
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
RV Basco
There’s a saying - “to be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid.” Sometimes we are presented with experience after experience where life seems to crumble. But as we learn to humble ourselves and deflate the ego, we begin to sense a higher purpose. The destruction of the old and the re-birth of the new. We all can start all over again.
Waling-waling at Walang-wala
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Anna Bautista
Disguised in a joyful and bright color palette is a feeling of emptiness. Emptiness that is brought out by the current events of this world, as reflected by the elements in the abanicos.
Triggered by Anti-relapse Remedies
42 x 30
Acrylic, oil, crayon pastel on canvas and pencil on wood
Francis Valles Bejar
As creatives, I think it's our social responsibility to be the child in a world of income fixated adults.
Creativity and hope are in its peak when we were young.
Imagination without boundaries.
And it will be a tragedy when we let our inner child grow up.
And today, and at this moment, If we can't inspire or give hope, then what's the point?
Reunion
Acrylic on canvas
BenCab
Wherever or whenever Filipinos find themselves, FAMILY remains the one constant. There may be days when we find ourselves reminiscing about the past, or dreaming of the future, but in the end, our most precious memories will be of those when we stayed in the moment with our loved ones.
Moving On
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Benedir (Ben Reyna)
Hard days, months, and years have passed.
Days we managed to survive. Months that broke us, and delays that wore us down.
Years of enduring a call to purpose that only you can hear, in pursuit of peace of mind.
We are used to the hard part now, can we fly further on broken wings? With all we've been through, we deserve better days. It is imperative we move on.
Bagwis
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Jeho Bitancor
Anim na Taong Kausap ang mga Bangaw
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Bitto
Monstera Deliciosa
40 x 30
Acrylic, phosphorescent paint, reflective powder, iridescent paint, interference paint on canvas
Sergio Bumatay
A refuge to inner paradise.
Mindfulness
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
PJ Cabanalan
The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step you are taking at this moment. That's all there ever is.
- Eckhart Tolle
Reflect
40 x 30
Mixed media on canvas
Emard Cañedo
Kumportable sa Miserable
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Kendall Colindon
Kung ang pangarap ang siyang tumutukoy sa magiging kalagayan ng tao, at walang maituturing na masamang pangarap, bakit nakakapagod ang magtampisaw sa paghiling?
Papaya (after Paz Paterno)
40 x 30
Acrylic and embroidery on canvas
Sarah Conanan
If only it was so simple to carve out the moldy part of the fruit in order to save it, it might also still be possible to enjoy the fruit of Filipino's labor for freedom, land, and justice.
Abante
40 x 30
Acrylic on canvas
Christian Culangan
Abante wag pa-kampante, mata sa langit ilapag ang bagahe. Hingang malalim, gumuhit ng imahe para bumalanse.
