“Chamber of Reflection” by RV Basco at Galleria Nicolas Greenbelt
Exhibit run: December 6 – 17, 2023
Text by Therese Atienza
There is a deeply poetic tone in how a child's developing mind is faced with the reality of life and all its psychological implications: logic, emotion, and philosophy. Visual artist RV Basco has always been fascinated with the dichotomy of looking into an adult’s frame of mind through the eyes of a wandering child, believing that this parallel symbolically reveals unspoken truths about the challenges of growing up, as well as facing adulthood.
“Chamber of Reflection”, RV Basco’s latest solo exhibition at Galleria Nicolas in Greenbelt, enters an enigmatic terrain surrounded by a body of water – gentle and harmless, yet the characters remain afloat, ultimately keeping their heads above water.
Further, Basco’s lowbrow motifs playfully misuse objects to portray symbolic imagery, emphasizing the child characters’ train of thought, extending the role of figuration in the curious, existentialist world that is RV Basco’s artistic compositions.
At its core, “Chamber of Reflection” serves as an emblematic mirror to us, adults of the 21st century, translating our greatest ruminations in life through the lens of innocence, wonder, and wisdom as an attempt to unveil our innate vulnerabilities.
A graduate of a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design from the University of Santo Tomas in 1995, RV Basco was a professional Industrial Designer who fully pursued his passion for the visual arts in 2016.
Many of his works depict figuration and social realism. Basco wanted to portray the lives of people dealing with their struggles. The artist’s interest in portraying the common man started decades ago when he lived in the Malate district of Manila. As Basco progresses with his promising career in visual art, he continues to explore different facets of his notable style. As a visual artist, RV Basco integrates myth, allegory, and fable as a means of comprehending the intricacies of life.
“Chamber of Reflection” by RV Basco will be on view from December 6 – 17, 2023 with the Artist Reception on December 8, Friday at 5 PM. Galerie Joaquin BGC is located on the Upper Ground Floor of One Bonifacio High Street Mall, 5th Ave. Corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For inquiries, contact +63 915 739 1549 or email galeriejoaquinbgc@gmail.com. latable to adults
