PINTA(S): Social issues captured in art
ZOLUAGA
Pinta is a Filipino term for paint. On the other hand, Pintas in Hiligaynon, is often linked to cruelty; while pintas in Tagalog means criticism.
CASTILLO
Last July 8, 2006, an art exhibit dubbed as Pinta(s) opened at the Galleri Graphitto at the Robinson's Place-Iloilo's Art Republic. Three of today's respected Ilonggo artists showcased their talents in transforming the modern-day social issues into artworks.
1998 Philippine Art Awards Jurors' Choice Winner PG Zoluaga came up with a distinctive definition of our dependence on modern technology, especially on mobile phones, as expressed by the vivid lines and strokes that comprised his masterpieces.
AMACIO
The 2004 Metrobank Art Design Excellence (MADE) 3rd Place Winner and Far Eastern University Fine Arts student John Paul Castillo touched on certain social dilemmas that are quite evident in our community. Behind his provocative oil-on-canvass are issues that continues to haunt us such as drug abuse, abortion, and prostitution.
CASTILLO
Likewise, the Iloilo-based and three-times (2003, 2005, and 2006) Metrobank Young Painters Annual Competition (YPA) and Metrobank Art Design Excellence (MADE) Semi-finalist Lester Joey Amacio's unconventional artworks were focused more on sex and sexuality. His oil-on-canvass were mainly bold in color with striking letters that draws added attention.
ZOLUAGA
The Pinta(s) Art Exhibit will last until August 8 of this year. Afterwhich, the same set of artworks by Zoluaga, Castillo, and Amacio will sail across Iloilo to Bacolod by September of this year for an Art Exhibit at the Orange Gallery, owned by the multi-awarded Black Artist of Asia member Charlie Go.
"We are hoping to have a show in Cebu after our Bacolod exhibit but we're still working on it," says Graphitto's PG Zoluaga.
The same exhibit will take place at the Kulay Diwa Gallery in Paranaque, Manila early next year.