To commemorate the annual celebration of Philippine independence this month, Tala Gallery presents “In/dependence”, a group exhibition featuring Iggy Rodriguez, Jucar Raquepo, Dave Lock, Art Sanchez, Anna Varona, Jessie Mondares, and Gino Bueza. The title of the show expresses an obvious paradox or self-contradiction, basically asking if the nation is indeed celebrating its independence, or if it continues to be “independence”….In this show, the artists explore both sides of the coin, delving into the creative independence that makes these works uniquely Filipino. At the same time the works in the show examine the various dependencies (cultural, religious, political and economic) that are at once self-defining yet self-denying of the Filipino spirit. Some of these works probe deeper still, into a metaphysical and philosophical question–is absolute freedom a real-world possibility, or a mere notional fantasy?
“In/dependence” opens at 6:00 p.m. on June 14, 2009 at Tala Gallery, 100 Scout De Guia Street, Kamuning, Quezon City, Philippines. For inquiries, please call Tala Gallery, at +632 441-1267 or +632 441-0337, e-mail info@talagallery.com.ph ; or visit www.talagallery.com.ph
