Artist : Tet Gallardo

21/09/2025

These may be the last years that students can study art history comprehensively at NCEA level, but why is that important?

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17/09/2025

Distressed Wood Art - the collection.
Each is also available as a canvas print, 3 x 3 ft, for ₱ 5,000.

17/09/2025

We all need to be artists to reimagine our lives.

16/09/2025

The world is in a rut for lack of imagination.

05/09/2025

Yes, WE are! 🎨

05/09/2025

Art will save you.

“This is the largest IP theft in human history. That’s not hyperbole. We are seeing tens of millions of works being infringed daily.”

04/09/2025

"Emergence" by Tet Gallardo: A Symphony of Resistance and Rebirth, Rooted in Controlled Chaos and Symbolic Storytelling

This powerful 4ft x 4ft mixed media on canvas, "Emergence" by Tet Gallardo, isn't just an abstract expression; it's a raw, vibrant narrative of postcolonial struggle and triumph, crafted through a truly unique artistic approach.

Tet's work masterfully blends controlled chaos with profound symbolic storytelling. While the piece pulses with raw, gestural energy, every splash and stroke of color is a deliberate vessel for meaning, directly engaging with its cultural and historical context. The painting is a visual articulation of a nation's journey.

Look closely at the explosion of colors and their deliberate narrative:

The dominant reds pulsate with the history of spilled blood, the fiery passion of revolution, and the enduring anger against colonial oppression. It speaks of the long fight for self-determination.

The deep, rich greens symbolize the fertile lands, the indigenous cultures, and the unyielding spirit of a people reclaiming their roots. It represents the hope for growth, regeneration, and a future free from imposed narratives.

And then, the striking gold. This isn't the gold looted by colonizers, but the inherent wealth of a nation's identity, its resilient spirit, its unique artistry, and the profound wisdom that endures despite centuries of subjugation. It signifies the precious, undeniable value that "emerges" from the chaos of history.

The underlying black and flashes of white hint at the shadows of historical trauma, the stark contrasts of conflict, and the blank slate upon which new futures are being written.

"Emergence" is a visceral scream and a hopeful whisper. It tells the story of nations breaking free from the shackles of their past, not by forgetting, but by transforming pain into power, and memory into a vibrant blueprint for a truly independent future. It's a testament to the enduring human spirit that, even amidst turmoil, finds its own brilliant light. Through this unique fusion of raw energy and deliberate symbolism, Tet Gallardo doesn't just paint a picture; they evoke a living history.

What do you see emerging from this canvas? Share your thoughts below!

01/09/2025

Corruption is death by lack of imagination. Resorting to greed and fear is a mind too small for art and innovation.

31/08/2025

31/08/2025

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31/08/2025

The division between art and science division is embedded in our culture.

We think of science as exact, objective, following a strict method, whereas art as creative and subjective, with no formal rules.

But this picture misunderstands what actual science looks like. In practice, science is not about following a strict, algorithm-like method, but, like in art, making judgement calls and thinking creatively, argues Ann Thresher.

"Not even the logical core at the heart of science can escape “artistic” thinking," writes Thresher.

Tap the link to read more about how we can add creativity into the scientific method: https://iai.tv/articles/the-divide-between-art-and-science-is-a-mistake-auid-2660