An Annual Assessment and Some Additional Notes
written by Andang Juan
Between his previous one-person exhibition and the upcoming one, Caloy Gernale took the time to assess himself, his works and his political philosophy. For the artist, examining his own works was one way of examining the larger scene.
After having produced works for more than ten years consistently, he thought now would be the an appropriate time to pause and reflect. Being very conscientious, Caloy Gernale went through his past works in order to understand how much of himself and his views have changed. Perhaps his work and political beliefs are stronger now--or have they eroded, like many mountains affected by open-pit mining practice in the Philippines? The artist hopes that by undergoing the process of criticism and self-criticism, he would come up with an objective, critical, and of course, artistic assessment of his creative works vis-a-vis the socio-political landscape. Apart from that, he also aims to further strengthen his socio-political commitment and sharpen his analytic tools.
Using Maoist framework, the artist examined his old and recent works. He hopes that his observation will be effectively communicated through seven of his latest works, in a one-man exhibition called "An Annual Assessment." Read more by clicking this.
written by Andang Juan
Between his previous one-person exhibition and the upcoming one, Caloy Gernale took the time to assess himself, his works and his political philosophy. For the artist, examining his own works was one way of examining the larger scene.
After having produced works for more than ten years consistently, he thought now would be the an appropriate time to pause and reflect. Being very conscientious, Caloy Gernale went through his past works in order to understand how much of himself and his views have changed. Perhaps his work and political beliefs are stronger now--or have they eroded, like many mountains affected by open-pit mining practice in the Philippines? The artist hopes that by undergoing the process of criticism and self-criticism, he would come up with an objective, critical, and of course, artistic assessment of his creative works vis-a-vis the socio-political landscape. Apart from that, he also aims to further strengthen his socio-political commitment and sharpen his analytic tools.
Using Maoist framework, the artist examined his old and recent works. He hopes that his observation will be effectively communicated through seven of his latest works, in a one-man exhibition called "An Annual Assessment." Read more by clicking this.