Scale: Relativity of Two Worlds

KARTON

SCALE Relativity of Two Worlds

KARTON VOLUME 2 LXXXIX Issue 1 The Art Folio of Tolentine Star Curated and Published by the Students of University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos All rights reserved 2025.

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As Kai acquired another key after scouting the land of daydreams and nightmares, the tinted hues gradually dissipated and a new world appeared right before their eyes.

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Wherever Kai turned, a dense mist shrouded every inch of the scene. Kai only stood frozen as they casually watched the unfamiliar realm.

FROM THE CHIEF What appears to be small was never truly “just small” at all. Now in its second volume, Karton continues to serve as a space for young creatives to keep the art flowing.

Scale explores two realities — the big and the small, and within their contrast lies a shared space where they intersect: a nexus of perception, imagination, and expression.

The world is not simply one world; it is complex and scaled depending on who you are and how you perceive it. To an ant, a human is an unknown giant. To a human, the same ant could seem insignificant. But neither is wrong. It’s all a matter of scale.

And perhaps that is the peculiar beauty of it all: the world can be both tiny and vast at the same time.

FROM THE EDITOR Karton is a journey that takes us artists to worlds big and small, exploring the vast and intimate corners of our creativity.

I wanted this chapter to celebrate the feeling of being on top of the world, and the feeling of a quiet stroll, inviting everyone to bask in the scale of creation. It’s just the beginning for this art folio.

I’m honored to carry on this legacy and contribute my own chapter to its story, for the Karton and for us artists. I’m eager to see what the future holds for Karton and the talented individuals who will carry it forward. excited to see how the talented artists will take Karton to even greater worlds, inspiring the next and so on.

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INTRO TO KAI'S ADVENTURE

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A SMALL WORLD

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PRIVILEGE: SHARED SKY, DESPARATE REALITIES

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THE STILLNESS BEFORE THE VAST

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SHARK AND PILOTFISH

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OMNISCENT OVERSIGHT

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AN ARCHITECT'S SCALE MODEL

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BIG WORLD

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ACTS OF LOVE

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ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE

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IN THE MIDST OF THE NIGHT

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SMALL LIKE A JELLYFISH

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A GLIMPSE OF LIGHT

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SUNLIT DIMENSIONS

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WONDER IN DETAILS

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PERFECT WORLD

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LIFE ON THE LEAFLESS

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WHEELED IN

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THE END OF THE JOURNEY

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COMPASS CONQUEST

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Kai’s S Kai decided to venture far in desolation. Completely out of touch, they hiked for days until they came across a place of skytowering terrain. Gigantic stone pedestals overshadowed Kai's presence.

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Story

From a moment, Kai felt extremely insignificant for being too small for this place, far from the great and legendary figures around them. Even the steps Kai managed to take were a test of sheer will and strength.

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Vast by Alfred Rivera

1st Place Digital Art

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PRIVILEGE: SHARED SKY, DESPARATE REALITIES by Alfred Rivera 2nd Place Digital Art

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THE STILLNESS BEFORE THE VAST by Yornel Sicangco 3rd Place Digital Art

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SHARK AND PILOTFISH by Keene Galve

1st Place Traditional Art

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OMNISCENT OVERSIGHT by Ron Albert Libosada

2nd Place Traditional Art

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AN ArCHITECT'S SCALE MODEL

by Vicia Mae Bacurnay

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Despite the growing tension of giving up, Kai searched high and low looking for another clue. This time, Kai stumbled upon a peaceful and quiet place they nearly missed out because it was so small.

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The moment Kai took a small breath, it caused a large disturbance to the serene place. Kai again doubted their purpose of being there and the thought of struggling to fit between any places shrouded across Kai's mind.

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ACTS OF LOVE by Katrina Allado Digital Art Consolation Prize

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ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE by Althea Therese Narazo Digital Art Consolation Prize

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IN THE MIDST OF THE NIGHT

by Karl Josh Collarin

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small likE A JELLYFISH

by Vicia Mae Bacurnay

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A GLIMPSE OF LIGHT

by Jalyn Rose Elizan

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SUNLIT DIMENSIONS

by Amiel John Orciada

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WONDER IN DETAILS

by Jantzen Lumanog

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PERFECT WORLD

by Jalyn Rose Elizan

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LifE ON THE LEAFLESS

by Anicar Frias

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WHEELED IN

by Amiel John Orciada

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As Kai continuously navigated the realm, they slowly realized the idea of both places they went to. Kai learned the true purpose of embracing the scale of things and appreciate its differences.

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Whether in the big or small, each place held its own significance, and Kai found peace in existing within both. At last, it was all clear the idea was never about truly understanding the world but about experiencing every bit of it.

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PIECES

• Use any random small object or stone • 6 sided die or a random number generator

RULES

• Start on any violet tile • On each roll, move the piece on any direction • When a player lands on the yellow tile they can claim it as their own • If another player lands on a claimed yellow tile they can steal it as their own by rolling the die higher than the original owner did • if the player failed to swipe the yellow tile, they can decide whether to move on or keep rolling against the owner on their turn

SPECIAL TILES

• Blue compass; move your piece anywhere on a blue tile • Red compass; Move opponent anywhere on a blue tile • The arrows can let you cross tiles, arrow directions does not matter

GOAL

• Winner will be who claims all yellow tiles

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SCALE Relativity of Two Worlds The theme is about the concept of two interconnected yet distinct worlds – the big and small. Its unique features, differences, and values.

In the big world, one can go big to achieve all of life’s grand adventures by navigating the unknown and challenging the limits of the impossible. Where every flip reveals new discovery and thrill— every fold offers different exploration. In the small world, one can strive for contentment by finding the simple gratitudes and pleasures in life and appreciating the serene. Where every moment is seized at the very present — every minute is felt without the need of external validation.

by Karl Josh Collarin

by Amiel John Orciada

by Jantzen Lumanog

by Anicar Frias

by Jantzen Lumanog

by Jantzen Lumanog

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