About the Event
Exploring the key concepts of line and design, Noel De Guzman’s Geometric Abstractions examines the link between descriptive imagery and figurative language using configurations of lines -- altering people’s perception and challenging their notion of abstract art. This exhibition aims to showcase the artist’s personal collection of acrylic artworks; a timely enterprise as the art scene has found a renewed interest in abstract art and is most ready to welcome new concepts and ideas.
What can be seen in De Guzman’s Geometric Abstractions are perennial moments of accustomed occurrences in a postmodern world. It is a narrative exploring contemporary imagery, as the movements in his art also mark the freedom of expression the artist so resolutely seeks. Throughout the manifestations in Geometric Abstractions, the artist becomes immersed in an altered reality -- an abstraction of a blissful state through geometric figures and fleeting patterns, while seeking to delve deeper into the causes and effects of humanity’s transformation in its various stages. As visuals form through the limitless-ness of the abstracted phenomena, the artist hopes to leave insights to encourage viewers and collectors to transcend their theoretical limits in their own minds.
It was in Hong Kong where he finally pursued his obsession in the arts, painting with his fingers as a personal way of expression. He has abandoned other tools for creating art such as brushes, spatula, palette knives and chisels preferring to focus more on the most basic tool, the human hand.
Geometric Abstractions will be on view from May 22 – June 1, 2018 with the Artist Reception scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 at 6 PM, with the artist flying in from Hong Kong to personally welcome his guests. The exhibit is a continuation of the 15th anniversary celebration of Galerie Joaquin through its expanded store in the new wing of The Podium Mall. The gallery is located on the 3rd level of The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, contact Galerie Joaquin at +632-634-7954 or +63917-158-9243 or email podium.galeriejoaquin@gmail.com