CAUTION: WOMEN AT WORK
A two-man exhibit by Kenneth Mamaril and James Imperial
The works of James Andrew Q. Imperial and Kenneth P. Mamaril are expressions of woman’s love which entail more than just a feeling. This means that a woman’s love incorporates actions that are directed from the heartily feelings. It is revealed in their works that a woman can go beyond her limits for the people that she loves the most. Our culture also proves that woman’s works and sacrifices is 24/7, that is endless. Behind this, you will not hear any complaints from her instead woman releases it through the things around her. Her capacity to multiply what she is provided with in the forms of family, household maintenance, and genuine care and support only prove that a woman is priceless for her great acts and values.
The collaboration of Imperial and Mamaril makes a good blend where their works captivate everyone who is unconscious with the love of a woman, it will let them appreciate a woman’s role in their life. Imperial’s works are presented in different materials and conveyed in realism, abstract in ink and smoke stain effect. His works include an assortment of collage and imagery layered in resin, emphasizing the subject’s diversity and familiarity, it also comes with layers presented in different materials and processes that signify multiple experiences, emotions, and essence of creating identity. Imperial starts with a controlled randomness of abstract paint that bursts or free-flows over the subject, expressing that his works are unbounded by rules which frees him to use unconventional tools and methods of painting. While Mamaril’s works staged the concept of realism and figurative art, it is apparent that he employs the traditional process which is intertwined with contemporary approach. He used different mediums like acrylic, oil, and dry acrylics or texture paints. Moreover, his subject wears a pink-outlined cloth which represents the color of a woman, her love, kindness, femininity, purity, and cheerful heart. Also, he includes plants and other prominent gestures to be part of his works, to signify how a woman express herself and her emotions. He believes that employing realistic techniques to his work, easily catches the attention and the heart of the audience because they can easily connect to what the artwork is conveying.
The series of works of both artists in CAUTION: WOMEN AT WORK is a revelation of how a woman makes an impact to their personal lives as well as how they want to express their appreciation towards women. Their works display an unending and indefinable love and sacrifices of a woman in all aspects, that is sometimes unrecognized and unappreciated. The artists would like to remind everyone that a woman has a fierce and robust spirit, which makes her excel in respective areas. Can you imagine a life without a woman? It is quite hard-hitting. So, certainly, woman deserves all the love and support. Life gets busy. Days fly by. Don’t forget that there is a woman in your life who always makes you her priority.
- Armida L. Reyes
