36th Kulay Sa Tubig 2024
Gallery Genesis recently celebrated its 36th Kulay Sa TubigNational Watercolor Invitational Competition. In this prestigious event, 97 made it to the finals and five were declared as winners with five more as runners-up. Truly, it was an event that is highly anticipated by artists, audiences, and collectors alike.
The landscape of watercolor has truly flourished since Kulay sa Tubig was initiated in 1983. Atthe time, watercolor used to be considered as a lesser kind of form, which was only apt forstudies or drafts. Gallery Genesis founders, Mr. Ernesto and Mrs. Araceli Salas, took on themission to showcase the medium’s aesthetic nuances unique to itself: the luminosity of light,finesse of each stroke, and the fluid movement of pigment.
Considered to be one of the most challenging mediums to master, no brush stroke is ever thesame when it comes to watercolor. Between a brush and paper, there is an infinite number ofpossibilities. From the varieties of washes to blooms, gazing, and dry brush, the artist has a widerange of techniques to wield– and a true master knows the balance between spontaneity anddeliberation, and that each stroke must have intention. They are able to manipulate the shapeand the flow of paint with precision and discipline, and are able to bring out its expressivequalities that provide glimpses into inner truths. Just as a small creek merges into a raging river,water itself has no master. But for the few who are able to master it, they deserve the honor andrecognition. Those who have joined Kulay Sa Tubig have gained significant recognition as artistswhich led to the blossoming of their artistic careers. In Kulay sa Tubig, those who have trulymastered the art and proven themselves time and time again by winning thrice have earned theirname in the “KST Hall of Fame.” Among these are artists such as Jose ‘Ping’ Ceriola, Margarita‘Marge’ Lim, Rodelo ‘Toti’ Cerda, Egai Fernandez, Jimmy Vista, Victor Ng, Noli Manalang, andmany others.
There has been no shortage of talent in the Philippines. From hundreds of entries, GalleryGenesis carefully curated only the best to be exhibited in Kulay sa Tubig. Naturally, whatemerges are different facets of what it is to be Filipino, as seen in these myriad depictions ofpastoral landscapes, urban sprawls, cultural heritage, historical narratives, and deeply humanstories. Kulay Sa Tubig has become more than just a competition. United in their passion forwatercolor, its artists have also built a community of friendship, learning, and growth; acommunity where they are able to encourage and inspire each other.
My Kulay Sa Tubig 2024 Entry
Title: Despite Disintegration
Size: 20x30 inches
Medium: Watercolor
