Sio Montera

Faith in Art by Ritchie Quijano

THE local art scene will be shaken anew from shock value when the group of four artists, known as Tuslob-Buwa Ltd., will present another unprecedented leap to where art hasn’t gone before.

The group is composed of Evan Bejec, Sio Montera, Jojo Sagayno and this writer. The collaborative show of paintings, installations and sculptures is titled Art Diocese.

It will try to reinforce faith by strengthening the visual form of articles and facts relevant to religion.

Opening reception will be at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the SM Art Center.

The concept-themed show tackles the issue of continuity in the visual arts of the church and faith in the face of modernism and contemporary art. The church as an institution of faith will see a change of form and design as it enters a new era. The changes that are happening challenged the artists to contribute new and dynamic ideas.

To do this, they use elements of church and articles of faith to the body of knowledge known as visual arts history.

The substance of the exhibit will carry varied propositions in design concept. The group believes an artist is spiritual, and art to him is imbued with spirituality.

Art Diocese is intended as an adoration of faith, a revelation the artists will share with viewers. Most importantly, it is an epiphany that makes spirituality part of work attitude and the intellectual process. Such is the gospel according to Tuslob-Buwa.