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Dominic Rubio Presents "HERITAGE"
The celebrated French writer Andre Maurois once said, "A man cannot free himself from the past more easily than he can from his own body." In the visual arts, when one reminisces about an idyllic past tinged with a romantic Hispanic heritage, the painter Damian Domingo comes to mind. His genre works (tipos del pais) and his pioneering art studio have birthed what is now Philippine Visual Art. And today, an artist seriously staking a claim to being the inheritor of this tradition is the famed painter Dominic Rubio, who will exhibit 40 works in a show titled "Heritage" at the Art Center, Building A of SM Megamall opening on Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 pm.
The project is being presented by Allied Bank and PNB Credit Card’s LuXeclusive, in cooperation with Galerie Joaquin and Galerie Francesca. For more information visit www.galeriejoaquin.com or call 723-9418 or 570-9495. The shows runs until April 5, 2011.
LuXeclusive caters to the affluent's desire for luxury and payment convenience. Modern and contemporary art pieces are now made available with the greatest of ease through 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, or 24-month payment schemes. Simply present your Allied Bank or PNB Credit Card to your favorite art gallery, and hurry home with your desired masterpiece.
Images of colonial grandeur punctuate the works of Dominic Rubio. A product of the University of Sto. Tomas, at 41, Rubio is already considered a master of neo-genre painting in the tradition of Damian Domingo. A favorite of major collectors in Asia and North America, Rubio’s signature distortion of features and elongated necks in subjects dressed in 19th century costumes lend considerable weight to the colonial contexts of his subject’s surroundings. Rubio has held major exhibitions in and around Asia and his use of archetypes (or "people types" as he calls them) within turn-of-the-century themes reveals his sensitivity to heritage and culture, which in turn has been rewarded in works that have been critically lauded. Dominic Rubio was born in Paete, Laguna, a lakeshore town long famous for its woodcarving tradition. He first worked briefly as artist in one of the largest multi-national advertising agencies in the country, Puris Lintas of Manila. A founding member of the Guevarra Group of Artists, Rubio has been painting for over two decades now. It was Rubio who was featured in Balik Alaala (Remembering the Past) the inaugural exhibit when Galerie Joaquin Main first opened its doors in 2003. It was also Rubio’s sold-out show Early Times (Noong Unang Panahon) that became the inaugural exhibit when Galerie Joaquin Singapore now known as GJ Asian Art opened at The Regent of Singapore in 2006.
Intrepid and determined, Rubio continues to evoke nostalgia and whimsy in his paintings. While the feeling of Filipiniana motifs is certainly characteristic, there is also a strong individualist tendency in his works. That articulate vision is neatly encapsulated by the quality of his works and the thematic value of his canvases. From scenes of market, the promenade, the after-mass formalities of the 19th century classes, Rubio forms a singular vision of romance and wistfulness. Ilustrados greet each other in a genteel manner; peninsulares display a cocked self-assurance. Even minority archetypes are displayed - the Chinese in their intricate flowing robes, for example.
The overall feeling is being frozen in time in an idyllic and calm colonial world. The effect is immersive because there is no sense of detachment from his audience. Indeed, Rubio seems to welcome his audience with glee and a certain amount of mischievousness.
Step into the unique and highly creative world of Dominic Rubio in "Heritage."
The celebrated French writer Andre Maurois once said, "A man cannot free himself from the past more easily than he can from his own body." In the visual arts, when one reminisces about an idyllic past tinged with a romantic Hispanic heritage, the painter Damian Domingo comes to mind. His genre works (tipos del pais) and his pioneering art studio have birthed what is now Philippine Visual Art. And today, an artist seriously staking a claim to being the inheritor of this tradition is the famed painter Dominic Rubio, who will exhibit 40 works in a show titled "Heritage" at the Art Center, Building A of SM Megamall opening on Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 pm.
The project is being presented by Allied Bank and PNB Credit Card’s LuXeclusive, in cooperation with Galerie Joaquin and Galerie Francesca. For more information visit www.galeriejoaquin.com or call 723-9418 or 570-9495. The shows runs until April 5, 2011.
LuXeclusive caters to the affluent's desire for luxury and payment convenience. Modern and contemporary art pieces are now made available with the greatest of ease through 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, or 24-month payment schemes. Simply present your Allied Bank or PNB Credit Card to your favorite art gallery, and hurry home with your desired masterpiece.
Images of colonial grandeur punctuate the works of Dominic Rubio. A product of the University of Sto. Tomas, at 41, Rubio is already considered a master of neo-genre painting in the tradition of Damian Domingo. A favorite of major collectors in Asia and North America, Rubio’s signature distortion of features and elongated necks in subjects dressed in 19th century costumes lend considerable weight to the colonial contexts of his subject’s surroundings. Rubio has held major exhibitions in and around Asia and his use of archetypes (or "people types" as he calls them) within turn-of-the-century themes reveals his sensitivity to heritage and culture, which in turn has been rewarded in works that have been critically lauded. Dominic Rubio was born in Paete, Laguna, a lakeshore town long famous for its woodcarving tradition. He first worked briefly as artist in one of the largest multi-national advertising agencies in the country, Puris Lintas of Manila. A founding member of the Guevarra Group of Artists, Rubio has been painting for over two decades now. It was Rubio who was featured in Balik Alaala (Remembering the Past) the inaugural exhibit when Galerie Joaquin Main first opened its doors in 2003. It was also Rubio’s sold-out show Early Times (Noong Unang Panahon) that became the inaugural exhibit when Galerie Joaquin Singapore now known as GJ Asian Art opened at The Regent of Singapore in 2006.
Intrepid and determined, Rubio continues to evoke nostalgia and whimsy in his paintings. While the feeling of Filipiniana motifs is certainly characteristic, there is also a strong individualist tendency in his works. That articulate vision is neatly encapsulated by the quality of his works and the thematic value of his canvases. From scenes of market, the promenade, the after-mass formalities of the 19th century classes, Rubio forms a singular vision of romance and wistfulness. Ilustrados greet each other in a genteel manner; peninsulares display a cocked self-assurance. Even minority archetypes are displayed - the Chinese in their intricate flowing robes, for example.
The overall feeling is being frozen in time in an idyllic and calm colonial world. The effect is immersive because there is no sense of detachment from his audience. Indeed, Rubio seems to welcome his audience with glee and a certain amount of mischievousness.
Step into the unique and highly creative world of Dominic Rubio in "Heritage."