MULTI-LAYERS OF SOCIAL COMMENTARY EXPLORED IN 'HABITAT III'

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery is currently running PG Zoluaga's "Habitat III" curated by Renato Habulan.

Artist PG Zoluaga

"Derived from the Latin word habitare, which means 'it inhabits,' habitat refers to the natural environment in which an organism or a population normally resides,"an excerpt from the exhibit's note said.

The gallery, despite housing several pieces, still appeared expansive. Various pieces are displayed on the walls; meanwhile, a combination of mixed media and installation served as the centerpiece of Habitat.

Predominantly employing shades of black, green, and red, the exhibit encapsulates PG Zoluaga's advocacy. Through his artistry, he aims to encourage the public to be more aware and prevent further habitat destruction caused by human intervention.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza and covert extrajudicial killings serve as poignant ignition for Zoluaga's creation of the Red Habitat — the centerpiece in the exhibit.

Predominantly employing shades of black, green and red, the exhibit encapsulates the artist’s advocacy of preventing further habitat destruction caused by human intervention.

Zoluaga harnesses the emotive power of art but emphasizes that its impact should transcend mere emotion.

In terms of technique, Zoluaga employs layering, meticulously applying one layer atop another to achieve the desired depth and richness of colors. The technique proved the artist's ingenuity in mastering a technique skillfully used to imply a metaphor where one must look beyond the visual aspects, inviting the audience to experience the depths of the pieces.

Habitat will run until April 30 at the Ground Floor of NCCA Building, 633 General Luna St., Intramuros, 1002 Manila. NCCA Gallery Hours are from Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the NCCA Gallery, call (+63 2) 8527 2192 or email [email protected].