Kanade Yagi - The Sculptor is a Medium

The Sculptor is a Medium - Interpreting Guillermo Tolentino -

2016Solo ExhibitionArtery Art Space, Manila, Philippines

Guillermo Tolentino was a sculptor active in early-mid 20th century who created the "Bonifacio Monument," the hero's monument of the Philippine Revolution and "Oblation," the symbol of the University of the Philippines, and received the title of National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973. However, another important aspect to his public personality, as an espiritista (spiritist), is little-known, especially in contrast to the popularity of his sculptural work.

In 2014, Yagi came across his works—a sculpture and drawings for a book that he had written and published—at Vargas Museum, and was immediately fascinated by the gap between the impressions made by his classical sculpture and his strange drawings. In this exhibition, Yagi focused on his little-known face as an espiritista and an interpreter, and proposed a way to appreciate his sculptural works with a perspective different than people usually know.

Portraits2016Photo Installation by 36 Pieces of C Print PhotographsSize VariableInstallation View in Artery Art Space
All sculptures in the photographs are created by Guillermo Tolentino

Portraits 2016C PrintThe sculpture by Guillermo TolentinoBust of Dr. Jose Rizal, Undated, Polichrome plaster of Paris, Collection of Frederick Y. Dy

Portraits 2016C PrintThe sculpture by Guillermo TolentinoLeft: Bust of Don Quintin Paredes, GUILLERMO E.TOLENTINO, Polychrome plaster of Paris, 1974, Tolentino Family CollectionRight: Bust of Don Epifanio de los Santos, GUILLERMO E.TOLENTINO, Plaster of Paris, Undated, Tolentino Family Collection

Portraits 2016C PrintThe sculpture by Guillermo TolentinoLeft: Bust of Don Crispulo Zamore, GUILLERMO E.TOLENTINO, Plaster of Paris, Undated, Tolentino Family CollectionRight: Bust of President Ramon Magsaysay, GUILLERMO E.TOLENTINO, Polychrome plaster of Paris, Undated, Tolentino Family Collection

The Name and Growth2016Rambutan seedling, mangosteen seedling, 2 avocado seedlings, mango seedlingInstallation view in Artery Art SpaceSize Variable

Left: The Sculpture in the Water2016C Print6 x 9 inches
Right:I can see that there is a horse and a bird, then you will be able to travel around. 2016C Print6 x 7.5 inches

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