I was invited to a first solo exhibit of a young artist. I often attend these things as I enjoy art as they are. Don't ask me what a piece signifies cause what the heck do I know! I just appreciate art works as they appeal to me. Yeah, I am shallow!
So I was excited going to LRI Design Bldg as there are so many things to see in terms of furniture pieces, etc. Rico Renzo Gallery was also where my daughter's "PROJECT BATA, MAGARAL KA" had their exhibit of street children's art works.
Before my thoughts travel to another topic, let me get back to VANITAS. So I reached the exhibit place. Thank you, uber, no need for parking.
Honestly, I wondered how VANITAS can be expressed. The huge paintings that welcomed guests were colorful. They stimulated something in the realm of the mind. What is it about these works? The longer I look at the ones that caught my fancy, the more the paintings seemed to call out to my mind and senses. There was so much life breathed into the bright hues and strokes.
I am not a promoter of the artist! This is one of those rare times that paintings evoked so much emotion and thought in me. That was me; just go and check out for yourself. Nevertheless, I promise you will be moved too. Like some things, this exhibit is not for the light of heart and mind. Just go and open your heart and soul. VANITAS can make you sit in front of one work and get mesmerized. I wondered too how the artist, ALEXANDER CASTRO II, put together such deep thoughts and emotions mixed in colors and hues into the canvas. Well, perhaps that is why there are artists and I am not.
For me, as in literature, art reflects life. The stimulating colors of the works in VANITAS show the intricate flow and vibrance of life. We can live a dull life or a colorful one. Fact is, after all that is said and done, we are here today and will be gone tomorrow. You may want to ask yourself , "Did I paint the canvas of my life with all the colors of the rainbow or just kept it white?".
For those curious: VANITAS will run till March 28 at Rico Renzo Gallery (LRI DESIGN BLDG) along
N. Garcia (aka Reposo St).
Viewing is from 10am till 7pm. Check it out!
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