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Fil-Am artist launches ‘Distant Memories’ exhibition in Manila
Nicole Agcaoili,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 20, 2024 12:56 AM PHT
Louis De Guzman's "Distant Memories" exhibition at the Secret Fresh Gallery in San Juan. ABS-CBN News
Louis De Guzman's "Distant Memories" exhibition at the Secret Fresh Gallery in San Juan. ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Filipino-American visual artist Louis De Guzman launched Sunday his solo gallery exhibition, titled "Distant Memories" in San Juan, Manila.
MANILA — Filipino-American visual artist Louis De Guzman launched Sunday his solo gallery exhibition, titled "Distant Memories" in San Juan, Manila.
Located at Secret Fresh Gallery, "Distant Memories" takes the audience on a visual ride through painting, sculpture, and illustrations, inspired by graffiti, modern contemporary arts, as well as fine arts.
Located at Secret Fresh Gallery, "Distant Memories" takes the audience on a visual ride through painting, sculpture, and illustrations, inspired by graffiti, modern contemporary arts, as well as fine arts.
De Guzman told ABS-CBN News that the exhibit is a commemoration of his upbringing as someone who was born and raised in Chicago with Filipino roots.
De Guzman told ABS-CBN News that the exhibit is a commemoration of his upbringing as someone who was born and raised in Chicago with Filipino roots.
"Me growing up in Chicago, I didn't have the same experience with my family growing up here. So it’s [like] I learn about what they went through, through photographs and videos. It’s like I want to be here," he said.
"Me growing up in Chicago, I didn't have the same experience with my family growing up here. So it’s [like] I learn about what they went through, through photographs and videos. It’s like I want to be here," he said.
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"Just revisit the past to understand the present and to understand the future," he added.
"Just revisit the past to understand the present and to understand the future," he added.
He said he has always been intrigued by how the past shapes people’s experiences in the present and in the future, and that he wants to bring people together from various backgrounds, hoping to break down barriers through his artworks.
He said he has always been intrigued by how the past shapes people’s experiences in the present and in the future, and that he wants to bring people together from various backgrounds, hoping to break down barriers through his artworks.
"Creating works that resonate with others whether they speak the same language or not, whether they can associate themselves with it. I think the goal is to break language barriers," he said.
"Creating works that resonate with others whether they speak the same language or not, whether they can associate themselves with it. I think the goal is to break language barriers," he said.
A part of Louis De Guzman's "Distant Memories" exhibition at the Secret Fresh Gallery in San Juan. ABS-CBN News
A part of Louis De Guzman's "Distant Memories" exhibition at the Secret Fresh Gallery in San Juan. ABS-CBN NewsWith the gallery exhibition in Manila, he felt like he already reached his goal of bringing everything to where it started.
With the gallery exhibition in Manila, he felt like he already reached his goal of bringing everything to where it started.
Just like any other artist, De Guzman said that he was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in unprecedented ways – which is why he learned to love his craft even more.
Just like any other artist, De Guzman said that he was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in unprecedented ways – which is why he learned to love his craft even more.
"[The year] 2020 was crazy because of COVID. I grew up Catholic and my mom and family tells me to pray all the time. I think having those times of unfortunate events makes us stronger. Be able to learn how to cope with things easier. And with creating art it’s like a way for us to relax," he said.
"[The year] 2020 was crazy because of COVID. I grew up Catholic and my mom and family tells me to pray all the time. I think having those times of unfortunate events makes us stronger. Be able to learn how to cope with things easier. And with creating art it’s like a way for us to relax," he said.
"That time reminded me why we do this and why it is important to pursue what you love."
"That time reminded me why we do this and why it is important to pursue what you love."
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