“DENDROBIUMS” by SEB

For this art piece, I explored the almost erotic symbolism of flowering orchids. Working with a multitude of acrylic layers, colors and forms, I attempted to capture the flaring sensuality of blissful passion, transforming reality into bold abstraction.

I love to orchestrate an atmosphere inspired by a scene frozen in time. The orchid’s beautiful mortality was a daunting temptation indeed. With untamed colors, I desired to paint the beautiful flavors of mystery and drama.

The philosophy behind all my differing subjects is the same in that each is simply rendered an expression of my own passionate connection with life.

-Seb Chua

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SEB CHUA is a Xavier School alumnus who further pursued studies at Columbia College in Vancouver, Canada and Fine Arts in U.S.T.; he interprets his figures in a very modern, abstracted style with an emphasis on form and negative space. First and foremost, he is involved in his family business, heading product research and design for their exports. When making a living does not get in the way, he indulges himself in his love for art.

He always begins his creative process with drawings and treats creativity as a journey in discovery, during which he explores deep feelings and emotions as they manifest in forms before his eyes. He believes it is a special moment when a new form comes to life. He seeks to reach out and touch the viewer with his works, reflecting both the visible and hidden realities within the viewer. All this he accomplishes by exploring the endless possibilities, combining imagery with forms.

Of his work he says: “My art is less about exact thinking, and more about opening the one’s self to multiplicity in meanings and perspective. I feel that a piece of art is successful when it inspires many different and imaginative reactions.”

Seb, through his artistic involvements seeks to bring forth the best in Filipino art and sculpture.

EXHIBITS:

September 2005 “Perfect Form” Art Center, Mega Mall.
August 2006 “Sculptural Serendipity” Artasia, Mega Mall.
September 2006 “Singular Forms” Art Center, Mega Mall.
September 2006 “Obra Maestra” PSID Exhibit Makati.
November 2006 “AAP Annual Exhibit” (Honorable Mention in Sculpture Category)
January 2007 “Seasons Of Red” ARTASIA,Megamall.
April 2007 “SAGRADO”Artasia,Megamall.
August 2007-Solo Show,”FRACTAL VISION”Artwalk.
March 2008-Serendipity II,Artasia,Megamall.

Member:AAP-Art Association of the Philippines
Member/Officer: SPS-Society of Philippine Sculptors

Multiply Site: http://sebchuajr.multiply.com

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