WEDNESDAY |JUNE 04, 2008 | PHILIPPINES

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Local artists express
emotions through works

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.

 


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