Growing up in Negros, a region renowned for its sugarcane industry, my childhood was steeped in a culture of sweetness and indulgence. Birthday celebrations in my family were marked by my mother’s enthusiastic preparation of cakes and food, bringing a sense of joy and togetherness. These experiences have profoundly influenced my work as a visual artist.
“Eat All You Can” is a familiar phrase in Philippine restaurants, inviting patrons to indulge without restraint. This phrase, laden with both promise and irony, forms the thematic foundation of my exhibition.
The artworks in this exhibition are sculptural paintings, characterized by three-dimensional impasto acrylic paint on canvas. Departing from traditional methods, I employ cake decorating tools such as icing bags to apply the paint, creating textured, relief-like surfaces. This technique adds depth to the works and evokes the sensory experience of confectionery.
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