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ABOUT THE WORK

Buen Calubayan's artistic endeavor is a masterful interlacing of history, politics, religion, and identity, yielding creations of profound personal resonance yet substantial cultural import. These works boldly challenge the age-old role that aesthetics have played in shaping society and history. In Calubayan's view, the present artistic landscape necessitates a transformative approach—one that embraces interdisciplinarity and intersectionality, aligning with the intrinsic pluralism now defining our global reality. Within the piece at hand, Calubayan sets forth to dismantle conventional perceptions of art, particularly in the context of its presentation. This work transcends mere visual engagement, inviting the viewer into an experiential domain. This metamorphosis is achieved by skillfully fusing a customary tableau with a title that provocatively scrutinizes the established norms governing its exhibition. For Calubayan, this shift signals the call for art to mirror the multi-dimensional essence of existence. This aspiration mandates a harmonious fusion of diverse artistic methodologies, orchestrating a symphony of perspectives into a coherent whole. Calubayan's figurative creation harmoniously melds conventional techniques with surrealist treatments, culminating in an amalgamation that exudes an ineffable essence. This essence, while intimately tied to memory, nostalgia, and history, transcends these individual components. Instead, it serves as a mirror reflecting the intricate tapestry of the contemporary human condition—a resounding echo of the complexities defining our modern world. (Jed Daya)