RA Tijing
SUPERIOR
Showing from October 23, 2021
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RA Tijing
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Solo Exhibition
RA Tijing | SUPERIOR
Modeka Art is proud to present “SUPERIOR”, a solo exhibition by RA Tijing.
“Pag superior ka, hawak mo lahat”
By definition, “superior” pertains to a higher rank, status, or quality; however, for artist RA Tijing, superiority is a matter of politics and human behavior. Despite Tijing’s bold use of bright colors, with endearing monster-like characters placed in an open landscape, upon closer inspection, these works actually draw inspiration from real socio-political and economical issues that plague our society. The exhibition consists of 5 paintings, each serving as a visual commentary on a certain matter.
One example would be his piece entitled “Coke is it !” which depicts the famous (or rather infamous) North Korean politician Kim Jong-un casually holding a plastic cup of Coca-Cola. The painting serves as a statement on the politician’s interest in American commercial products and culture despite North Korea being a communist country. Another example, “Peace sells”, depicts a creature with tentacles on its head while tightly clasping a nuclear bomb close to its chest – a commentary about the business of war.
Besides the examples mentioned above, Tijing also brings into light society’s obsession with money and power, thus creating a war against each other in order to reign supreme. This superiority complex can be found not just in the government, but also in religious groups, peace organizations, and the climate change movement among many others. These institutions have one thing in common; to better the quality of human life and to aid those who are in need.
Ironically, these same institutions also generate millions in revenue at the expense of the suffering of the same people they are trying to help. In Tijing’s own words, “Pag superior ka, hawak mo lahat”. This phrase can never be truer.
Can humanity break from this unending cycle of war and greed or are we doomed to destroy ourselves in this fight for supremacy?
“SUPERIOR” is on view from October 23, 2021.
To book a private viewing or to request for the digital catalogue, use the forms below or contact us at info@modeka.space or (+63) 956 174 9185.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
RA Tijing (b. Dec.1980) is a pop-surreal visual artist based in Silay, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Among his distinctions is being a semi-finalist in the 2010 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) Awards. Tijing was also nominated three times for CCP Thirteen Artists Awards (2012, 2015, & 2018). In 2015, he was selected for the Gwangju Korea Art Residency and later on participated in the Gwangju Art Exhibition.
Tijing is a self-taught artist, painter, & toy designer. His works mostly are Pop Surreal , Modern and Social Realism. His works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries in the Philippines like Ayala Museum, BenCab Museum, Pinto Museum. Tijing already has 12 solo shows under Orange Project Gallery (4 times), Secret Fresh Gallery (3 times), Altromondo Gallery, Canvas Art Garden, Art 4 Space Gallery, Nova Gallery, Negros Museum, and some international groupshows in South Korea, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Italy, and Switzerland.
Tijing studied Electronics and Communications Engineering & Interdisciplinary Studies at the
University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City. After finishing school in 2004, he went to Switzerland with his parents and worked in a winery in Bern. In 2009, he decided to pursue his passion for arts in the Philippines after meeting Charlie Co whom he considers his mentor, adviser, and friend,
RA is the manager and part-owner of artist-run Grey Room Art Space (Art District Bacolod City) an art space dedicated to support local talent in Bacolod and nearby cities in Negros Occidental.
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