The style is distinctive and modern, while also nostalgic, shot through with bright-toned vistas of the past: Filipinos from the Spanish colonial era, captured in portrait mode, their large faces round and serene, with elongated necks suggestive of Funko Pop characters, set against historical backdrops of Old Manila and Intramuros.
Creating connections Our lives are made up of connections, of long lines of stories connecting us to every person we encounter our loved ones and our enemies. These connections are what inspired Jay Ragma to create his collection of lines in his exhibit “Bridges,” which runs until Oct. 28 at the G
The boundless curiosity of man sparked a mad rush to understand, and eventually exploit, his connection to the cosmos. Speculative thoughts were born, including astrology, which, of course, centers on man’s link to the stars. Another form, however, focused on transforming base metals, such as lead or copper into something…