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By Johanna M. Sampan
Photo By Kj Rosales
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Van Tuico |
Ongoing until March 15 at The Metro Gallery is
an interesting art exhibit billed as ‘Contrasts’ featuring
abstract artists Jose Miguel Montinola and Van Tuico. The Manila
Times was there during the launch.
“My paintings are all about the many contrasts
going on in our lives. Oftentimes we know we have things to do but
realize later that we weren’t able to because of time constraints
and other reasons,” Tuico explains, adding, “My pieces are
inspired by the many procrastinations I have experienced. It’s
always been like that through the years and this show truly changed
it.”
Having an innate heart for art, Tuico was
introduced to art at a very early age but never thought of painting
until 2006. His mentor, friend and renowned artist Rene Robles gave
him his most valuable lessons and patiently mentors him until today
on how to construct his compositions.
Chit Ramirez, also an artist, continuously
reminds him that putting each color and stroke on the canvass needs
justification and significance that gives the artwork essence.
Interesting pieces featured in the exhibit
include the “In His Time series 1 & 2.” He shares that these
paintings were made when he was going through an emotional
battlefield. “The first piece conveys that I’m impatient and
doing things at my own pace, in my own time. But the second painting
connotes that God has His own perfect timing for everything that is
best for me.”
On the other hand, Bacolod-based Jose Miguel
Montinola is a self-taught artist. Contrasts is hisway of
celebrating his 3rd year as a professional artist. He specializes in
urban landscape and nudes. “Cityscapes, sunsets and horizons
influence my painting, usually a release from the day-to-day chaos
of the real world,” he intones.
“I have seen the pictures in the invitation
and newspapers but I was really surprised when I came to the gallery
because the pictures don’t do the paintings justice. The artworks
are all amazing, textured and tactile. The paintings affected me.
How the light shines in the paintings really captured everything
that the artist wants to tell you.” RJ Sausa, an art enthusiast
commented.
The Metro Gallery is located in P. Guevarra
Street, San Juan Metro Manila. For more information, call 726-65-43.
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