Color Sonata

Artist-activist Caress Banson celebrates the priceless gifts of life through riveting visuals of abstracted forms. In her latest exhibit “Color Sonata”, the series explores human connection through saturated silhouettes of flora & fauna, inviting viewers to momentarily immerse themselves in the serene visual experience brought about by an orchestra of colors.

The exhibition revisits Banson’s acclaimed abstractions of flowers and still life. Yet in this series, her flowers take on styles, forms, and compositions anew – bold swabs of brushwork breathe a sense of spirit onto the canvas, with hues and figurations reminiscent of summertime. Color is the foundation that binds all the elements together, becoming part and parcel of the artist’s oeuvre.

Further, Banson’s spiritual affinity to color acts as a tool to express her emotions and memories – “Happy Places” as she calls them, tainting her fading past with a palette of bright and bold, hoping to retell the nostalgic joy felt during that period.

At its core, “Color Sonata” is a kindred retelling of Banson’s past, present, and beyond. Using colors as visual cues to her relationship with nature; her works not only capture the essence of her memories but also invite the audience to engage in their own introspective reflections.

Artist-activist Caress Banson uses her abstraction practice to benefit a greater cause. She is an active patron of Feeding Metro Manila (FMM), a hunger relief charity focused on supporting meal centers in Metro Manila. Its biggest priority is to feed preschool and elementary school children who are undernourished. Her dedication to socio-civic issues has 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 inspiration for her lively and vibrant works. She deems service and bringing joy essential in her life, thus why her art is dedicated to advocacies close to her heart.

“Color Sonata” by Caress Banson will be on view at Galleria Nicolas Greenbelt from December 20 – January 3, 2023. Galleria Nicolas Greenbelt is located at 3F, Greenbelt 5, Legazpi Street, Makati City. For inquiries, contact Galleria Nicolas at +63 936 225 1226 or email gallerianicolasgreenbelt@gmail.com.