ABOUT THE WORK

There is a certain sense of quietude and familiarity in the works of visual artist Jim Orencio. As a child, Orencio found himself surrounded by the lush tropical surroundings of the island of Romblon, the home province of his grandparents. His family then moved to Papua New Guinea in the 1970s where Orencio found himself yet again surrounded by lush forests and seemingly untouched tropics. He then pursued a Fine Arts degree at the Philippines’ foremost art school at the University of the Philippines - Diliman. After graduating, Orencio’s artistic practice was met with accolades and awards such as the finalist’s prizes at the Metrobank National Painting Competition in 1990 and 1993, and the AAP-ECCA Semi-Annual Abstract competition in 2006. He has since exhibited in works in places such as the United States, France, and Papua New Guinea. Having been brought up in a rural and natural environment, it is no surprise that Orencio’s works often revolve around themes of nature and the environment. This is clearly evident in this piece titled Clear Waters. Everything from his brushstrokes, choice of color, and even his framing allude to a natural disposition, one that hints towards a world that is more attuned with its roots.