Critical perspectives

An archive of creative works made by ARTS 1 students

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calabARTZONE: A paper on the Contemporary Artists of Region IV-A Calabarzon

by Sen Dylane Bantigue for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

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On the Art Experience

by Hans Antiojo for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

For the full video-essay click >>here<<

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The Betrayal at Babel

a short-story by Keifer Abergas for the class THU-11 | Creative Projects (click >>here<< for the full short story)

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Life in Its Monotony

by Lester Anthony Velasquez for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

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Engulfed

a mini-game programme by Aljo San Pedro for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

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Moments in the Year 2022

by John Kenneth Nazarrea for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

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Dadaism: An Educational Tour to the Nonsensical

by John Henrix Jumaquio, THU-11 | Creative Project

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A podcast

by James Ernest Geraldo, THU-11 | Creative Project

For the podcast, click >>here<<

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Translating songs into different programming languages

by Carmelo Diego Lopez for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

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"Everyday Use"

a digital illustration of Alice Walker's Everyday Use by Carl Ragunton, THU-11 | Creative Project

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Junakis ni Watashi

A repository of phrases translated to swardspeak compiled and translated by James Barbecho for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

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Who am I?

a portrait collection by Chelsea Ann Baluyot for the class THU-11 | Creative Project

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f l e e t i n g

a photodocumentation project by Anne Sheira Mendoza, for the class THU-11 | Creative Project.

"A collection of one seconds I witnessed from the lives of different peoples from different places."

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John Kenneth Nazarrea, THU-11 for Module 5.2 Ecologies and Networks of Art | IG Post

“Arts is liberating” “Arts is non-discriminatory” Even if our cultural differences and history separates us, the arts is an instrument towards cultural understanding and peace. It is a platform that enables us to tell our stories, experiences, and beliefs to achieve a healthy discourse on how oneself can make an impact to make the world a best place to live in. This is not exclusive, but for all. “Arts is full of surprises and mysteries” As time passed by, humanity changes and so is the arts. Different forms will emerge. Whether it be a combination of existing forms, technology, and one’s purpose; or a totally different one. It makes the future of the arts a mystery box. Even its content and its impact to society is unknown, it is an evidence that the arts will continue to change, evolve, and surprises humanity.

As the module suggests, the topic is about Black Aesthetics and Sub-Altern. The AI generated images above reflect on how I see the future of arts based on what I have learned from this module. “Arts is liberating”. “Arts is non-discriminatory”. These are the first two statements which represent the first two images above. These images were inspired by what we explored and discussed about the lived experiences of people of color under oppression and colonial rule. When I heard these experiences, the first thing came to my mind is the term liberation. To relate these experiences in modern times, let us focus to one of the controversial issues the world is currently facing, discrimination. Unfortunately, even in the presence of the world declaration of human rights, discrimination is still exists. Such discrimination is rooted on race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and socio-economic status to name a few. The fact that the arts is based on one’s experiences and beliefs, I perceived that the people in the future should utilize it as an instrument to let other people know their stand and what they are fighting for. Hence, allowing all to become educated and informed not just about the issues in discrimination but all factors that inhibit people to live the best possible quality of life. “Arts is full of surprises and mysteries.”

This statement represent the last image above. Arts takes any form and is universal. This implies that there is a possibility that other forms of arts will emerge in the future, such as combination of its existing forms and even a totally new form. Hence, full of surprises and mysteries.

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Carl David Ragunton, THU-11 for Module 5.2 Ecologies and Networks of Art | IG Post

Multiverse of Art – a short manifesto Have you ever heard of the multiverse? I’m pretty sure the answer is yes. But if your answer is a no, then let me explain what is a multiverse in a nutshell. Multiverse is basically the question of what if? “What if I did not let him/her fool me? What if I got a job that I actually enjoy?” A universe wherein those happened exists and that universe is different from ours all because of the decisions we do. Now, what if I tell you that the multiverse actually exists? And yes, it does exist! It is real in the form of art. Little things you do may completely change a piece of art. Depending on the things you do, there are infinite possibilities for art. We are creating art’s own multiverse – its own limitless future.

P.S. Please handle this manifesto with care. We wouldn’t want this information to be in the wrong hands. They might try to manipulate the future of art through their actions. Thus, the whisper. But be sure to tell those you trust so that we can build a better future for art.

BG Video from: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=nPFjtJ_SQYU&ab_channel=WallpapersHDV

BG Music from: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=pUWxc8JjDKg&ab_channel=2MirrorsDialogue

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Lester Anthony Vasquez, THU-11 for Module 5.2 Ecologies and Networks of Art | IG Post

"We communicate through art. Art is a human language. Generation to generation, art has evolved from the ancient notion very much dependent on aesthetic value to the modern notion of art as an expression not subjected to any standard. Art is a strong expression of one’s identity. As we have gradually detached from deeming art reliant on how it pleases one’s eyes, art has become more flexible and accessible to the masses. Art is our platform in conveying our message we want to reach our audience. Art can take on any form with a deeper meaning. Anything can be art. Anyone can be an artist.  In On Kawara’s “Maps: I Went”, he traced on maps his movements over the course of a day. This is an epitome of modern and the future of art. Art is within everyone’s reach. All we need is purpose and we let it go."

The content will include referencing On Kawara  and his conceptual arts from the caption which is a great depiction as to how art is within everyone’s reach. This will also debunk different common notions on art such as ‘there is no money in art’ and that art is meant to be aesthetically pleasing. This contradicts ancient art notions by philosophers such as by Kant and Winckelmann which highly values how the work pleases the human eye. 

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Mark John David, THU-11 for Module 5.1 Post/Decolonial Critique | IG Post

"Just like humanity, art is ever-changing. Throughout history, different forms have existed. However, it is still difficult to set an agreed definition of what constitutes art to everybody. Building an objective definition of art is futile. The rise of Artificial Intelligence led the way to diminish the gatekeeping of art and to make the production of art accessible to everyone even to those without the right tools. Dialogues arise, however, regarding whether products of such technology are ethical. As the world progresses, humanity also changes. The big question now is do we recognize and embrace these changes to be part of our values? Or do we reject these changes and revert to our ‘real’ heritage?"

I was assigned to week 12’s IG post with the topic Decolonial Approaches: Black Aesthetics under Module 5: Alternative Art Histories. In this topic, we discussed the lived experiences of people of color under oppression through some selected literature. The concept of diasporic experiences emerges as a point of discourse in art history wherein the lens of postcolonial critique is instrumental. For this week’s IG post, the goal is to make a manifesto for the future of art. To make a manifesto is to make a stand for a pressing issue in the context of art. Decolonizing art and its surrounding institutions remain a challenge. The influences of power and the identity of colonialists continue to shape the world today. In a similar concept that reaps through the fruits of the natives (in this case artists), recent artificial technologies are on the rise that could probably be bound to shape the definition of art since the invention of photography. There have been AI developments that aim to automate with just a simple prompt and tweak the production of digital paintings, movies, scripts, etc.

Numerous discourses are also heard on whether products of AI are indeed art. For now, my activity will not argue for either side. Instead, I believe that there is a need to acknowledge that ‘AI art’ or ‘AI-produced images’ are a thing now. Unless strong policies are put in place that would gatekeep the production of such works, AI is already happening with the goal of revolutionizing production. It might even soon replace traditional artistry if the human touch is lost in the elements of art appreciation as AI imagery offers convenience, with almost no cost or skill need. In this discourse, however, one thing is certain. Most of these AI models built their frameworks using existing artworks without considering the ethics of such. Some AI image generators even blatantly aim to copy the art style of certain artists and pass it off as “appreciating the author’s work.” Kim (2022) called a recent issue after the passing of Korean Illustrator Kim Jung Gi as Orientalism in a postcolonial setting. (1)

(1) Leo Kim (December 9, 2022). Korean Illustrator Kim Jung Gi’s ‘Resurrection’ via AI Image Generator Is Orientalism in New Clothing. https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/kim-jung-gi-death-stable-diffusion-artificial-intelligence-1234649787/