Yao at Archivo, Critical Platforms at Vargas
ARTIST-PHOTOGRAPHER Jay Yao presents his latest works in the exhibit “Funopticon,” opening Sept. 29, at Archivo 1984 Gallery.
He explores the role of technology and its democratization in the creation of art, producing what seems like the most traditional of works through the most unconventional of methods.
Show runs until Oct. 22.
Archivo 1984 Gallery, 2/F, Warehouse 1, 2135 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City. Visit facebook.com/ARCHIVO1984.
Rishab at Art Elements
“Lucid Dreamings,” a solo exhibition of recent works by Roger “Rishab” Tibon, opens Oct. 6, at Art Elements Asian Gallery.
Rishab opens up the world of imagination, breaking boundaries of realism, and delivering the exhilaration of joy and fantasy in dreamscapes of vivid colors and phantasmagorical forms.
Art Elements is at SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Call 5199683.
Benitez at Renaissance
“Modern Baroque,” an exhibit featuring recent abstractions by Bien Benitez, opens Sept. 27 at Renaissance Gallery.
Benitez takes as inspiration the time in history when the galleons plied the Manila-Acapulco route, leading the Spanish colony into the global village, in a bustling trade between the splendor of gold and silver and oriental ceramics, spices and opulent fabrics. It was in the late 16th century, too, when the European Baroque was interpreted by Filipino and Chinese craftsmen.
Renaissance Gallery, 4/F, The Artwalk, Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Call 6373101.
Criticism forum
Art+ Magazine and Vargas Museum at University of the Philippines Diliman are holding the art-criticism residency program, Critical Platforms. Taking part are five young art writers—Jasmine Cruz, Dominic Zinampan, Paolo Tiausas, Jaime Oscar Salazar and Carlos Quijon Jr.—who have been given access to two exhibitions, “A Matter of Contemplation and Discontent” and “Republic.” They will present their critical papers on either of the two shows on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. Their papers will be reviewed by Patrick Flores, Antares Gomez Bartolome, Lisa Ito-Tapang and Katrina Stuart Santiago.
Register at info@artplus.ph. Registration will close on Sept 26, 7 p.m. Visit www.artplus.ph/critical-platforms.