The group
exhibit, "Mano Mano" is a display of the works of Cid Reyes,
Cobie Cruz, Jose Ibay, Rico Lascano, Edwin Wilwayco and Pete
Jimenez, on view at Galerie Stephanie. The title of the show
refers to the basic process of art making whereby the artists'
hands leave the various imprints of expressive marks and
gestures, eliciting emotional reactions.
A dedicated abstractionist, Cid Reyes has
already held 15 solo shows. He is also an art critic, having
written numerous reviews and books on National Artists Arturo
Luz, BenCab and J. Elizalde Navarro.
Now an immigrant to Canada, Cobie Cruz
maintains his connection with the Philippine art scene by
participating in group shows. Also an abstractionist, he has
consistently depicted the subject of rain.
Pete Jimenez works in assemblage, welding
disparate found ironworks and metallic fragments. His sculptures
are surprising in their imaginative form.
Jose Ibay's strength is in his highly
expressionist portraits of enigmatic faces. His influences range
from Francis Bacon to Lucien Freud and Frank Auerbach, all
British expressionists.
Rico Lascano's abstractions transform space
into metaphors of pebbles, sand and still waters. The mood is
Oriental, rooted in the contemplative meditation of nature.
Edwin Wilwayco is a recipient of the Thirteen
Artists Awards. His textured abstract expressionist paintings
are characterized by control of form and material. He has
exhibited in the USA, Asia and Europe.
Mano-Mano runs until June 14 at Galerie Stephanie located at
Unit 1-B, Parc Plaza Bldg. 183 E. Rodriguez, Jr Ave., Libis. QC.
