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The Art of Resilience

Philippines – a country seated in the Pacific Ring of Fire that is very prone for volcanic eruption and earthquake, ravaged by an average of 20 typhoons, five of which is expected to be catastrophic, and other natural calamities. How do Filipinos cope up with these natural disasters?

In the year 2020 alone, numerous disasters happened -- ranging from tectonic plates movement to formation of strong typhoons in the Pacific. One of the most active volcanoes in the country, Taal Volcano, surprised not only the residents of Batangas, where it is located, but also the whole island of Luzon. The ash falls of the small but powerful volcano travelled for more than 300 kilometers from the crater.

After the Storm

After the Storm is an acrylic on canvas painted by Aldy Aguirre in the year 2015 from the collection of Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS). This painting depicts that even though there has been a lot of tragedy happened in the country, Filipinos will still pick themselves up and smile and find reasons to make these tragedies endurable. This year, there were 10 typhoons, 2 of them were super typhoons, and that left behind a chaotic and raveled flotsam and jetsam of what used to be lively town and villages in the country. Just by looking at the aftermath photos of the disasters, it’s hard to understand living through it. Our homes and assets may suffocate after solid typhoons and floods; however, we will even now figure out how to keep our hearts and hopes above water. The resilience of Filipinos would still prevail even after tragedies unfold.

Source: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/after-the-storm-aldy-aguirre/wwGYzLkPfUtLnw

Kapit Bisig

In the year 2015, Alab Pagarigan created a sculpture entitled “Kapit Bisig” that is made of copper and brass wire, cast resin and wood. This is another collection from Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS). From the words kapit bisig per se, which means linking of arms or more likely working together in unity. Even though there are agencies designated to help affected Filipinos during calamities and catastrophes, a lot of fund raising are coming up, ready to give affected Filipinos a hand. In 2020, the pandemic, coronavirus, has been a threat to everyone but that didn’t stop Filipinos to help others in need, filling the shortcomings of the government in this kind of misery. At the rage of Typhoon Ulysses, calls for help flooded social media as affected families called on for rescue. Filipinos rushed to act despite restricted mobility and slow response of the government. With the need for efficient and quick help, a few concerned residents joined together and volunteered to utilize what they need to help Filipinos in need.

Source: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/kapit-bisig-alab-pagarigan/2AGfNcIJGzRLVA

Thrive

One of the collections of Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is “Thrive”, which is an oil on canvas painted by Rovi Jesher Salegumba in the year 2015. According to Merriam-Webster, thrive means “to flourish” or “to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstance”. Despite of heavy hearts due to unforeseen events, our countrymen has the desire to bloom again and looking forward for a bright and welcoming sunrise of tomorrow.

Source: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/thrive-rovi-jesher-salegumba/xAEmSDYyIVlFiA