Visions on Paper
August 3, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Visions on Paper presents selected works by National Artists of the Philippines from the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) Collection. Exploring quieter forms of abstraction, portraiture, and even rhythmic composition, the exhibition aims to illuminate the artist’s creative process through works on paper.
Beyond acting as a surface, paper can become a means for documenting an artist’s process and psyche. A self-portrait by poet and literary critic Jose Garcia Villa for example, captures a moment of vulnerability and spontaneity that isn’t often seen in his written work. A fan owned by the “Queen of Kundiman” Atang de la Rama with words inscribed by writer Amado Hernandez reveal the synergy between artists of differing creative practices. Print and mixed media works from the likes of visual artists Arturo Luz and Jose Joya offer viewers an opportunity to examine their works with an intimacy that cannot be captured by larger works on canvas.
Through this exhibition, viewers are invited to appreciate paper as a rich medium for artistic expression and documentation. Presenting translations of abstract thought to tangible form with some of the country’s most celebrated artists, Visions on Paper invites viewers to explore how this humble medium can be used as a platform for narratives on history, culture, and personal introspection.
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Featured artists:
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Atang de la Rama ✝
Felipe de Leon ✝
Victorio Edades ✝
Amado Hernandez
Jose Joya ✝
Arturo Luz ✝
H.R. Ocampo ✝
Guillermo Tolentino ✝
Jose Garcia Villa ✝
