S I M P LY G R E Y Arnold Lalongisip
S I M P LY G R E Y Arnold Lalongisip
The kindhearted wind Softly breathes above water As the roots grow deep
At times of confronted ambiguities, one seeks tranquil silence either in the tangible or spiritual, even both to a greater extent. Through his artworks, visual artist, Arnold Lalongisip, drifts the conscious toward a peaceful encounter with one’s self. For the artist, these quiet, internal conversations come at an opportune time amid the absorbed mental and emotional clutter. In his exhibition entitled “Simply Grey,” Lalongisip depicts the calm nature of Zen energy flowing through himself and his body of work. Utilizing his recognized monochrome grey palette, the artist paints vast mountain ranges, still skies and waters, trees grounded with tales of wisdom, birds soaring – freedom in its wings, and abandoned boats floating with seemingly melancholic histories. Understanding his subjects and themes, Lalongisip explores the harmonious associations of polarities, finding the balance between strength and fragility, and awareness and intuition, encapsulating a holistic view of one’s introspection. Collectively, the artist’s intention for this series is clear. Lalongisip urges the viewer to immerse the self in the scenic ambience, realize the relaxed energy from within, and participate in the meditative process of finding Zen, one's personal space and simple sanctuary of peace.
SHI RO 48 x 48 in Ac r y l i c o n Ca nva s
K URO 48 x 48 i n Acr yli c o n Ca nva s
TA N J O SE R I E S 1 48 x 48 in Ac r y l i c o n Ca nva s
TA N JO S E RI E S 2 48 x 48 i n Acr yli c o n Ca nva s
TA N J O SE R I E S 3 48 x 48 in Ac r y l i c o n Ca nva s
N OKORI 48 x 48 i n Acr yli c o n Ca nva s
K I SO 48 x 60 in Ac r y l i c o n Ca nva s
D OSAT S U 48 x 6 0 i n Acr yli c o n Ca nva s
K UA D R A 48 x 72 in Ac r y l i c o n Ca nva s
S UTA 6 0 x 48 i n Acr yli c o n Ca nva s
PIKU 60 x 48 in Ac r y l i c o n Ca nva s
YAMA 48 x 96 in Acryl ic on Canvas
R AITO 48 x 96 i n Ac r y l i c on Canvas
SO R A TO M IZU 96 x 60 in Acryl ic on Canvas
ARNOLD
LALONGISIP
Arnold D. Lalongisip (b. 1987) is a visual artist hailing from Batangas City, Philippines. Formally trained at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines as a student of Electrical Engineering, Arnold found himself more inclined in the arts. His works won him accolades including the Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) award where he landed as a finalist in 2012, and the Grand Prize for Vision Petron 2011 and 2013, among others.