Nunelucio Alvarado presents his latest series on market life in Arkabala.
“Arkabala” is clear and simple—it is the word for “taxation”. All the goods displayed for sale in the market are subject to tax, as well as the space, on the ground, the dirty corner. In almost all of the paintings the devilish characters of dogs, pigs and insects inhabit this dismal world.
In Alvarado’s hometown of Sagay, the market scene is a daily show of values, personalities, characters, and objects. In the artist’s paintings, the market goods (paho, balañgon, kalamonding, kalmarnos, ebos, dried fish, saging, etc.) enhance the characters of the market people, rendered in the artist’s signature figures.
The marketplace embodies Alvarado’s visual commentary on the never-ending corruption in our society. Arkabala may refer to the enforced obligation of the poor and starving vendors on the goods they sell, and the space they occupy. The artist asks a difficult question, and reflects on a deeper truth: Can we clean our marketplaces?
Nunelucio Alvarado’s Arkabala runs until 11 May 2009.
Established in 2004 and formerly known as MuseumSpace, ArtistSpace is a commercial-run gallery owned by the Ayala Museum. ArtistSpace dedicates itself to the promotion of Philippine contemporary art and talent. By featuring a wide range of styles and media and a different artist every two weeks, ArtistSpace aims to cultivate curiosity about new art and encourage viewership by young professionals, students, and other adults.
The ArtistSpace is located at the 2/F Glass Wing of the Ayala Museum, and is accessible via the 2/F pedestrian walkway. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.
Admission to ArtistSpace is free.
For more information on ArtistSpace, please call 757-7117 to 21 local 33 or e-mail artistspace@ayalamuseum.org.
“Arkabala” is clear and simple—it is the word for “taxation”. All the goods displayed for sale in the market are subject to tax, as well as the space, on the ground, the dirty corner. In almost all of the paintings the devilish characters of dogs, pigs and insects inhabit this dismal world.
In Alvarado’s hometown of Sagay, the market scene is a daily show of values, personalities, characters, and objects. In the artist’s paintings, the market goods (paho, balañgon, kalamonding, kalmarnos, ebos, dried fish, saging, etc.) enhance the characters of the market people, rendered in the artist’s signature figures.
The marketplace embodies Alvarado’s visual commentary on the never-ending corruption in our society. Arkabala may refer to the enforced obligation of the poor and starving vendors on the goods they sell, and the space they occupy. The artist asks a difficult question, and reflects on a deeper truth: Can we clean our marketplaces?
Nunelucio Alvarado’s Arkabala runs until 11 May 2009.
Established in 2004 and formerly known as MuseumSpace, ArtistSpace is a commercial-run gallery owned by the Ayala Museum. ArtistSpace dedicates itself to the promotion of Philippine contemporary art and talent. By featuring a wide range of styles and media and a different artist every two weeks, ArtistSpace aims to cultivate curiosity about new art and encourage viewership by young professionals, students, and other adults.
The ArtistSpace is located at the 2/F Glass Wing of the Ayala Museum, and is accessible via the 2/F pedestrian walkway. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.
Admission to ArtistSpace is free.
For more information on ArtistSpace, please call 757-7117 to 21 local 33 or e-mail artistspace@ayalamuseum.org.
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