“Nature Wears the Color of the Spirit”, A Solo Exhibit by Caress Banson at Galleria Nicolas
Show runs December 18 to 30, 2021Caress Banson’s scope of work for “Nature Wears the Color of the Spirit” is an awareness of the emotions which nature bestows. Banson intends the viewers to be part of the scene merging into the picture and experiencing, even for just a moment, its quietude, tranquility and relationship with nature. The artist narrates: “We kept ourselves locked down in our homes and I took advantage of the time to paint greens and foliage and the beauty of creation which we could not enjoy.”
During the nationwide imposed lockdown, Banson’s consciousness became attuned to the rhythms of the seasons and the energy of nature, both visible and invisible, and the connection between the tangible aspects and the spiritual realm she experienced being in quarantine. The impact of these influences is the basis for her recent works.
“Nature Wears the Color of the Spirit” addresses the concepts of time, meditation, and slowing down. The exhibit also explores coexistence with nature from behind isolation-enforced boundaries. Layered onto the natural world is the miraculous fingerprint of human achievement and its own cycles of creation and destruction, forgiveness and rebirth. Caress Banson, through her art, portrays her faith in the intricate dance of humanity and nature --fallible, beautiful, excruciating and inspiring.
Artist-activist Caress Banson uses her abstraction practice to benefit a hunger relief charity. Her dedication to socio-civic issues have earned her widespread admiration throughout all sectors of society. Fearless and impulsive as her art, Caress Banson is a force of nature to reckon with. Color is her language and is the inspiration for her lively and vibrant works. She deems service and bringing joy as an essential role in her life, which is why her art is dedicated to advocacies close to her heart.
“Nature Wears the Color of the Spirit” by Caress Banson, will be on view simultaneously at Galleria Nicolas Glorietta and Ayala Malls Manila Bay from October 11 to 20, 2021. The Galleries are located at the 3/F Art Space, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City and at 2/F, Filipino Village, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Parañaque, respectively. For inquiries, contact Galleria Nicolas Glorietta at +63 2 8 625 0273, +63 915 889 0788, or email info@gallerianicolas.com; or Galleria Nicolas Ayala Malls Manila Bay at +63 917 643 6282, or email gallerianicolasbayarea@gmail.com.
