Daniel Coquilla and Melvin Culaba

Labasan ng Loob

Blanc Compound

Opens April 17, 2010

Artists Daniel Coquilla and Melvin Culaba pool their creative resources in exploring the sildenafilcitrate-100mg-rx.com ins and outs of contemporary Filipino society in Labasan ng Loob.

Coquilla focuses on the exterior settings that mirror society. He explains, “It is here where we see others’ ‘eye sores.’ Instead of covering it up, I choose to paint what I see.” True to his techniques, Coquilla paints such scenes from a top-view perspective, overseeing his subjects down below. “From a top view perspective, you might say that all you see are roofs. But as a figurative artist, I need to show character through whatever people are doing in those particular settings.” It is his largest work so far, measuring 4 x 12 ft, as he pieces together panels measuring 24 x 30 in each. He notes that the entire piece, titled “Taong Toda (Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association),” is a sildenafil citrate equivalent to sildenafil 100mg culmination of canadian cialis different interpretations of what transpires in a tricycle terminal and within its immediate surroundings. His other coupon for cialis similarly themed works include “Canteen Toda” and “Pasyon Toda,” featuring a gathering of drivers and commuters alike and a Passion-inspired scene, respectively.

Culaba, on the other hand, dares to examine the Filipino social psyche through ordinary chores and behaviors exhibited at home, “where you can see the actual sentiments of the person.” Culaba adds, “You cannot hide this by pretending to feel or act otherwise.” His works depict many underlying social truths, ranging from the influence of foreigners in our economy, mindless TV programming, politicians wooing the hearts of the poor, the sad state of education in the country, to corruption in all sectors.

Labasan ng Loob will open on Saturday April 17, 2010 at how long viagra works the blanc compound Shaw. Blanc compound is located at 359 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. For more information call/sms 0920-9276436, email info@blanc.ph or visit www.blanc.ph

The show will run until May 7, 2010.