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"useless science or the alchemist''oil on canvas
40x30in
2009
In this painting, the artist criticizes that most of manβs knowledge is destructive to his environment and relatively harms his own kind. He stresses that conceited men who think of themselves wise and infallible are often the most potent catalysts of havoc. According to the artist, it is stated in the Scriptures that true men of wisdom are those who admit the fact that they are nothing compared to the wisdom of the Almighty.
-ronamil
(for the exhibition "babylon zoo" @ blanc gallery, makati city)
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This is beautiful. It invites the viewer to seek out the symbols and hermetic meaning. It's so rich and full of stories waiting to be told.
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Deep and painful. Such a lovely alone soul, lost in science and knowledge.
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what do the inscriptions around the painting say?
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Ang!... Ang!.. D ko ma explain. It's like a can opener for mind changing. Dis is art talaga. As far as I know the owl is a symbol of knowledge that resembles the almighty while the monkey pictures out men who thinks highly of themselves. High enough that they are making tyranny among other people that creates destruction. Destruction that causes death that can portray by a crow. The difference between the background and the foreground is also relevant that's why the elements truly popped out in the scene. And the use of depth to hide the unnecessary parts of the painting really works well. Kagaya n lng dun sa lower body part nung human owl Haha!? Un ung tingin ko 
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Masyado kang mahusay. Ang sarap mo sigurong kakwentuhan.
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ahahah! maraming salamat!
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galing ahh sobra na improvemewnt ng work mo pare...applaud to CJT
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walang anuman...i really adore your works CJ, ihope makameet you in person, i also hope to talk with you about the IIAA possibilities in our country, it is badly needed kaibigan
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sure! if you're around quezon city, tomas morato, andun yung gallery namin,, Tala Gallery. check out the space.
hmmn. i'm no quite familiar with IIAA...
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Tala gallery? nice name for that...youve membered in it remember? ? we could use tala gallery as the reception for the international show, i could invite international artists if you are willing and if the gallery and i and the group come into a sort of understanding...could you give me the email or site of the gallery? who owns it...thanks for your kindness kaibigan...i'll soon drop by to meet you
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ah! yes! i remember now! sige! ok ako dyan!!
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A powerful image! I like the smoking mouths symbolising spoiling of the environment, and the ominously, creepy little black "advisor" on the right.
I like your sentiment, but we can't forget that science has given us many benefits too! Without science, I would never see your art
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yes, of course! science have always been a big help to us.. but what i'm trying to say here in particular is, there are some who takes advantage and not thinking of their responsibilities. this painting is also a tribute to remedios varo, i used the title of one of her work... thank you so much for noticing the details!
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I do agree that people often don't look at the consequences of their actions. I had a look at some of Remedios Varo's work. They're quite intriguing!
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yeah!!!
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pity we can't see the matter as usual... anyway, I love the concept and the compo. as more than often
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incredible. Sick, in a good way. well done.
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wow, again a awesome painting!!, love mysterious style, and those creepy creatures. Looks like there is a story behind it ^^ cool!
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Very interesting concept. I see in this imagery that there is more love and concern among the animals and birds than there is in the human race, who are too busy causing isolation and blowing one another up. These representations of the animal kingdom seem to show wisdom and affection, yet are forced to wait and look on as they are continually and dreadfully affected by the actions of humans, powerless to stop them.
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thank you anna! that's a lovely interpretation. thanks for your observation!!
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