MULTILAYERS OF SOCIAL COMMENTARY EXPLORED IN PG ZOLUAGA'S HABITAT

AS the Habitat exhibit opens to the public, various pieces are displayed on the walls while a combination of mixed media and installation serves as its centerpiece.

An excerpt from the exhibit's note says, "Derived from the Latin word 'habitare,' which means 'it inhabits,' habitat refers to the natural environment in which an organism or a population normally resides."

The exhibit encapsulates PG Zoluaga's advocacy. Through his artistry, he aims to encourage the public to be more aware and prevent further habitat destruction caused by human intervention. The ongoing conflict in Gaza and covert extrajudicial killings serve as a poignant ignition for Zoluaga's creation of the Red Habitat — the centerpiece of the exhibit.

Zoluaga harnesses the emotive power of art but emphasizes that its impact should transcend mere emotion. In terms of technique, Zoluaga employs layering, meticulously applying one layer atop another to achieve the desired depth and richness of colors.

The technique proved the artist's ingenuity in mastering a technique skillfully used to imply a metaphor where one must look beyond the visual aspects.

"Habitat" will run from April 5 to 30, 2024, at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Gallery on the Ground Floor, NCCA Building, 633 General Luna St., Intramuros, 1002 Manila.

NCCA Gallery Hours are from Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the NCCA Gallery, email gallery@ncca.gov.ph.

2024-04-23T17:09:29Z dg43tfdfdgfd