Escolha um estado de espírito e o próprio ambiente responde — a luz esfria ou aquece, o ritmo do ar muda, e apenas as obras que carregam esse sentimento emergem da escuridão. Todo o resto recua para a sombra.
Jose Tence Ruiz: A Voice of the Philippines Born in Manila, Philippines, in 1951, Jose Tence Ruiz – often known as Doktor Karayom – is a visual artist whose work has become synonymous with a critical and deeply engaged perspective on Philippine society. His career, spanning over half a century, reflects not just artistic evolution but also the turbulent shifts within his nation’s political and social landscape. From early explorations
of illustration to complex installations and politically charged paintings, Ruiz's oeuvre is a testament to his unwavering commitment to documenting and challenging the realities of life in the Philippines. Ruiz’s formal training began at the University of the Philippines, where he studied Fine Arts. This foundation provided him with essential skills but it was his encounters within Manila’s artistic circles – particularly through con…