Jing Magsaysay at 8 Rockwell
Veteran photographer and journalist Jing Magsaysay tells stories through the use of life, space and light in “Stories of Light,” which opens today at the Lobby of 8 Rockwell, Plaza corner Hidalgo Drive, Makati City. The show runs until Sept. 23.
“I’ve been a storyteller all my life,” says Magsaysay. Beginning his storied career as a radio DJ, he went on to enter the field of TV and News in 1981, working for and eventually becoming head of ABS-CBN News Channel, later on starting what was then Solar News.
Today, despite being retired from the business, his endless curiosity and thirst for new experiences has continued to bring him new adventures.
“Stories of Light,” Magsaysay’s second solo photography exhibit, is a visual epic that features 21 photographs.
In crafting his particular style of landscape photography, Magsaysay looks for powerful contrasts in light, preferring strong light and dark values that produce bold colors and textures. They represent life’s everpresent dualities — “intensity and serenity, confusion and clarity, doubt and certainty” — emotions that are present during our most trying times.
The Artist Reception will be held on Sept. 23, 4 p.m. at Galerie Stephanie’s pop-up gallery at the Lobby of 8 Rockwell.
For inquiries, call 709-1488 or email inquiry.galeriestephanie@gmail.com.