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Rodel Tapaya. Myths and Truth

Exhibition November 3 − December 15, 2018
Gallery Tang Contemporary Art presents the personal exhibition of Rodela Tapaya "Myths and Truth". This exhibition is devoted to the study of historical truths and mythical stories of the Philippines. In his works, the artist reveals his observations of the world through folk tales and complements them with historical research, creating bizarre graphic characters. Some of his works resemble the style of German artists of expressionist tradition, such as Neo Rauch and Max Beckmann. He can also find parallels with such masters as Daniel Richter and Peter Doig.

Rodel Tapaya was born in 1980, lives and works in the Philippines. Considered one of the most famous Filipino artists working today in Southeast Asia. He graduated from the College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines. Rodel Tapaya was awarded the Nokia Art Awards, which allowed him to take drawing and painting courses at the School of Design in New York and at the University of Helsinki.