Carlo Ongchangco at Galerie Joaquin UP Town Center
Visual artist Carlo Ongchangco’s oeuvre is whimsical but not frivolous. His works borrow from the language of children’s book illustration, graphic design, cartoon and pop art. He uses subdued colors that create a wistful, nostalgic mood for the subjects that populate his works.
“Enchanting Impressions” is Ongchangco’s ode to Vincent van Gogh’s inimitable art: defined by its powerful, dramatic and emotional style. The artist’s incorporation of figures depicting childlike innocence with his interpretation of Van Gogh’s dynamic setting as backdrop is vibrant yet melancholic.
For “Enchanting Impressions,” the artist’s works are characterized by what can be called the “Van Gogh touch” — making the viewers think of texture and brush strokes. His naïf characters together with the striking colors and distorted shapes and contours express Ongchangco’s interpretation of the expressionist master’s immense passion of his craft — a combination of two different approaches but cohesive in terms of emotions and expressive sentiments.
“Enchanting Impressions” will be on view from Dec. 11-21, with the opening reception on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The gallery is located on the 2nd Floor of Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City.
For information, call 247-1109 or email galeriejoaquin@gmail.com.