College. The beginning of a long time friendship with not only of the arts but also of a certain person I can say have reached heights I am truly proud of. Sarah Gaugler, a lover of turtles (as I do) and beings that are out of this world have exchanged her purple pastels for black leather, a fine corset and a microphone.
Indeed from a vocalist of an electronic rock duo with Mr.Tall Dark and Handsome Paolo Peralta, to a hit at galleries, not to mention an awesome tattoo artist, Sarah has truly outdone herself with her religious pieces at Crucible Gallery, Megamall. Her exhibit, Condemnant Quod Non Intellegunt, is extended til August 26,2012. Make sure to pay a visit to see the expert layering of so many curves, her own translation of anatomy and her views of our biblical icons.
Here’s her dialog on her works, unedited:
In Condemnant Quod Non Intellegunt, is celebration of the survival of Christianity and its icons throughout human history. “In spite of its complexity and the manner it has transferred itself into human interpretation, it still succeeds in its original intent to orate the belief that humans were created out of the love of God, and that our purpose is to love one another.”
Religious icons, have been the medium by which humans connect with God, and the concept of holiness. Though these icons have encountered opposition in many forms, like iconoclasm, they have still managed to thrive in modern time. Many neglect the opportunity and possibility of opening their minds to the impressions and impact that Christian religious icons have had on culture and society, throughout human history. Some are so quick to pass judgment and vandalize these symbols and images, without compassion or understanding. I feel that these images should not be abandoned, but celebrated.
These icons have had their involvements, challenges, mysteries, wars, treaties, inspirations, and travels throughout the world for thousands of years, and has affected innumerable lives. Their symbolic power and bearing, reaches an expanse greater than one may not ever completely comprehend in a single experience. My impetus is respect and appreciation for the images that serve as representations of enlightenment and hope, to those in darkness & despair, and respect to the first artists who have had the chance to create the basic universal imagery of these holy representatives of faith.
I want to express my own experience of creating art from receiving inspiration, as the artist, and the opportunity to execute, and share it to progressive viewers. I am desiring that my iconologies be absorbed as symbols of personal inspiration, personal interpretation, or call it what you may-these can simply be constructions made by the use of ink and lines assembled in an considered fashion to depict a pleasant illustration or artwork.”
Condemnant Quod Non Intellegunt, an exhibition by Sarah Gaugler, opens on August 7, 2012, 6pm at The Crucible Gallery, 4/F SM Megamall, Building A, Mandaluyong City. Contact +632 635 60 61 or +63 929 842 40 55 for details. Brought to you in part by The Pocket Universe Art Collective.
Also for those who wants to get inked, pay her a visit at Snow Tattoo, Giujo St., San Antonio Village, Makati. For bookings, contact +639298424055/ snowtattoo@gmail.com
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