Hersley Casero
Opening Reception (Rescheduled)
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Space Encounters Gallery
Unit 7D, 7th Floor, Padilla Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Centre, 1605 Pasig City
Headlining the shows this January is Hersley Casero’s On the Rocks. This solo exhibit is staged back-to-back with Chapter One, a group show featuring Arvin Santos, Faye Mandi, Jan Sunday, and Nikko Pelaez. The exhibitions open on January 16, 6pm. No entrance fees; everyone’s welcome! Special thanks to Heineken PH for co-sponsoring.
Hersley Casero’s On the Rocks is an extension of The Wishing Rocks exhibit he held at California during his stay at the Chalk Hill Artist Residency in September 2019. Casero is the first Filipino to have been sponsored a place at the said creative establishment. Spurred by the desire to pay homage to these seemingly trivial objects, Casero took inspiration from the centuries-old geological history of the formation of the Warnecke Ranch and Vineyards, where Chalk Hill Artist Residency is housed. His keen attention to detail, his deftness, and his discipline are clearly demonstrated in this series. Every minute aspect of the rocks is illustrated using only a 7B pencil. And being the multidisciplinary artist that he is, Casero also delves into ceramic installation pieces that serve as an extension of his drawings. On the surface, On the Rocks is a love letter to a simple organic matter; but as one takes time to scrutinize every shadow and experience such tactile sensation, one thing becomes evident: that Casero’s latest solo show is a delicate dialogue between the artist, his subject, and the audience.
As Space Encounters Gallery welcomes another year, it sets the bar higher with more immersive shows that promote a fresh crop of Filipino artists. The gallery does not miss a beat when it comes to pushing the envelope further by showcasing not just art on a canvas but also art in all its possible forms, regardless of medium and style.
We hope to see you at the opening. The gallery is open from Tuesdays to Fridays, 10am to 6pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. Email spacegallery.info@gmail.com or call 0917-7956739 for inquiries. You may also log on to gallery.spaceencounters.net.
The exhibition is co-presented by Heineken PH.
