As the Seas Whisper

Within the depths of the sea, silence is not merely an absence of sound but a tapestry of layered hush. Each wave, each ripple, and each gentle swell carries a symphony of tranquility, an invitation to listen and attune ourselves to the subtle nuances of existence. The sea, like Bachoco’s artworks, embraces the power of negative space, allowing the interplay between emptiness and presence to create a harmonious equilibrium that resonates with the consciousness.

For “As the Seas Whisper” visual artist Vic Bachoco’s seascapes bear witness to the human desire for connection and the yearning for transcendence. In this exhibition, the artist deftly juxtaposes the vastness of the sea with the solitary figurations of a boat. Caught between the seemingly infinite expanse of the sea and the finite self, the works allow each viewer to reflect on the fleeting nature of our existence, while also igniting a profound sense of awe and wonder at the grandeur of the natural world. The interchange of celestial hues and the bold presence of the crashing waves evoke a sense of cosmic communion, where nature's forces converge to create a symphony of harmony and chaos, where one can almost hear the symphony of whispers carried by the wind, unveiling the hidden narratives of the water's depths.

In the delicate sensibilities of time and memory, Vic Bachoco’s seascape paintings emerge as invitations to explore the liminal spaces between tranquility and tumult, presence and absence. Each brushstroke becomes a conduit for the depths of the human soul, and the canvas becomes a portal to the sublime. Through his evocative compositions, he invites us to dive into the depths of our own emotions, to confront our own reverences, and to emerge with a renewed sense of connection to the vast and ever-changing world.

Vic Bachoco was born in Iloilo in 1952. He studied architectural and mechanical drafting at the Iloilo School of Arts and Trades. In 1973, he worked as a trainee artist for a bottling company in Iloilo. He later moved to Manila to work in publishing as visual artist before he landed a Senior Artist position at of Manila’s more prestigious advertising firms. These jobs, though focused mainly on commercial art, finessed Vic’s native gift for color, composition, and draftsmanship.

Bachoco lived in the Middle East for 17 years, where he worked as airbrush artist/studio manager in a large advertising firm in Saudi Arabia. His first group exhibition was in Jeddah, in 1998, with a group of Middle East-based Filipino artists. At present, Bachoco is still making his mark in Manila art circles as a skilled watercolorist.

“As the Seas Whisper” by Vic Bachoco will be on view from June 1 – 10, 2023 at Galleria Nicolas Glorietta. Galleria Nicolas Glorietta is located on the 3rd Floor Art Space, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati. For inquiries, contact +632 8625 0273, +63 966 827 0105, or email info@gallerianicolas.com.