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ABOUT THE WORK

Emmanuel Garibay’s directed and conscious approach to his creations has undoubtedly imbued his work with an inherent moral and social dimension. With formal training in certain academic disciplines such as theology and sociology, Garibay’s artistic endeavors often tackle subjects and problems that revolve around society, human nature, and the soul. In this piece entitled Mangangaral, Garibay confronts the dualistic nature of man. The subject is seemingly positioned in a state of enlightenment, but is held back by an internal contradiction. Its main set of eyes shows us that the subject has achieved a certain degree of insight. But, towards the right side of the figure, a third eye has manifested. With its gaze looking up, it feigns ignorance in the face of its understanding; aware of the consequences of forbidden. Thus, Garibay shows us that, when faced with the truth, we may still consciously turn a blind eye.