ABOUT THE WORK

Drawing from the legacy of academic and genre scene painters such as National Artist Fernando Amorsolo's timeless brushwork, Filipino contemporary artist Ronson Culibrina ingeniously weaves a captivating narrative that melds cultural and artistic references, intriguing the observer through the comfort of familiarity. With a masterful touch, he superimposes classic imagery with a profusion of uniqueness, breathing life into his compositions using dynamic and captivating elements inspired by contemporary life and pop-culture phenomena. Culibrina's deliberate approach unfolds new avenues for introspection, discourse, and contemplation surrounding cultural and sociological quandaries, rekindling the original essence that once adorned canvases during their initial unveiling Ronson Culibrina embarked on his artistic journey by attaining a Fine Arts degree from the Technological University of the Philippines in Manila. Since 2008, he has contributed his works to collective exhibitions on both local and international stages, culminating in his backto-back solo exhibitions in July 2016, gracing the Ayala Museum and Galerie Michael Janssen Berlin. This creative luminary stands adorned with accolades, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the 23rd Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company Painting Competition (2009), as well as the esteemed Juror's Choice at the Philippine National Oil Company Painting Competition (2010). (Jed Daya)