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ABOUT THE WORK

When Ramon Orlina started his sculpting career in the 1970s – the first of his kind as he cut into it instead of heating and blowing his glass like the usual glassmaking techniques used to do– his works veer more into the angular, all sharp edges and static curves. However, later works incorporated fluid movements and graceful arches, as evidenced by the 1977 Heart’s Desire. Heart’s Desire incorporates the curves that would emerge in his later works but still retains the sharp edges of his early oeuvres. What makes Orlina’s work so captivating is the three-dimensionality of his pieces. As he takes into account that the piece could be viewed from every possible angle, he incorporates light, shadow, and dimension as he crafts his masterpieces. With Heart’s Desire, one could look at the piece and see the softness of the curves or the harsh lines the base creates. Is your heart’s desire truly what you want or could it be a double-edged sword that would cut you in the end? The beauty of Orlina’s works is that they are experiential. One could never fully experience viewing it the exact same way as another wood, as his consideration for every vantage point creates a truly unique experience for every viewer – the light, shadows, and angle with which one views his works change, and with that, the viewer’s perception and interpretation too. (Hannah Valiente)