‘Colors of the South’ saturated with essence of Mindanao
DANNY Castillon Doce’s “Colors of the South” vividly captures the vibrancy and diversity of Mindanaoan culture. Featuring 17 watercolor renderings, the exhibition warmly invites the public to delve into the rich ethnography and experiences that Mindanao has to offer.
Through his skilled hands, Doce authentically portrays the raw essence of the region’s people, nature and culture, employing realism as his method.
As visitors step into the gallery, they are greeted by a breath of life, warmth and communal spirit. Three renderings adorn the entrance, each depicting indigenous groups from across the island. “Innocence” portrays a Tboli child, “Young Ones” captures siblings from the Manobo tribe and “Young Once” encapsulates the experiences of an adult Bagobo Tagabawa.
These pieces draw inspiration from photographs by Jojie Alcantara.
Throughout the exhibition, Doce pays homage to the photographs that sparked his creative ideas and unleashed his artistic skill. For instance, “Pulling It In!” and “Malongon Campsite” were inspired by images of Donita Andres, while “Palendag Melodies” draws from the photo of Jojie Alcantara.
“Colors of the South” will run at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) gallery from May 1 to 31, 2024, located on the Ground Floor, NCCA Building, 633 General Luna St., Intramuros, 1002 Manila. NCCA gallery hours are from Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information on the NCCA Gallery, email gallery@ ncca.gov.ph.