by Ina Alleco Roldan Silverio
After a lengthy hiatus from doing live installation art, controversial Filipino artist Mideo M. Cruz returns with a new major work entitled “Life is Beautiful”.
His latest art piece is thoughtful reflection on the often overwhelming flood of stimulus that forces us to retreat or remain in certain habitual zones, seeking comfort in our set of norms.
The diarrhea of information that insist us to believe that we live in a beautiful world. It will be presented in several venues beginning September. Do not miss this insightful commentary on the deluge of information and human response to external developments.
Life is Beautiful exhibit schedule
- 3pm. September 13, 2014. Complex Méduse, 541 Rue De Saint-Vallier Est Québec City Canada
- 7pm. September 26, 2014.Grace Exhibition Space, 840 Broadway, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, New York City, USA
- 8pm. November 15, 2014. TIU Theatre, Mile Long Compound, Amorsolo cor. Dela Rosa Sts., Makati City, Philippines
Mideo M Cruz was listed as the most controversial artist by Flavor Wire in 2011. He hit the headlines when the conservative members of the Catholic community in the Philippines demanded in August 2011 that his installation art included in an exhibition in the Cultural Center of the Philippines be taken for down for allegedly “blasphemous” content.
In mostly unorthodox method, Cruz presents strong allegorical images that challenge the social order. His creative practice continually produces intellectual images that generate debates and challenges traditional beliefs and perceptions.
Visit the artist’s Facebook page for further updates and anouncement.
