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CJ Tañedo’s Reverie

CJ Tañedo is skillfully incorporates symbolic elements that add depth and layers of meaning to his compositions.

Images courtesy of Art Lounge Manila
November 15, 2023

“Sometimes you can’t make it on your own”, 24 x 24 inches, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 2023

Enter a world of introspection and imagination through “Reverie” where CJ Tañedo captures the essence of envolée de l'esprit, or a flight of the mind. Tañedo’s ninth solo exhibition at Art Lounge Manila in The Podium is an intimate collection of his musings on life, love, work, play, and the profound aspects that hold significance in one's innermost self. This exhibition opens on November 2 and runs until November 15, 2023, at Art Lounge Manila-Podium in Mandaluyong with an artist’s reception on November 4, 6pm.

“Heart of a Woman”, 24 x 24 inches, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 2023

Drawing inspiration from his deep-rooted artistic upbringing and influenced by renowned masters such as Amorsolo, Luna, Rembrandt, and Odd Nerdrum, as well as from the rich tradition of allegory, he skillfully incorporates symbolic elements that add depth and layers of meaning to his compositions. The result is a captivating body of work that resonates with viewers on both an emotional and intellectual level.

“What grows in your Garden”, 24 x 24 inches, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 2023

Tañedo masterfully weaves subjects, symbols, and themes from the realm of allegory, resulting in a spellbinding visual poetry that is "Reverie." This exhibition offers a profound glimpse into the artist's innermost musings, and through his art, we contemplate the fundamental aspects of human existence, ponder the complexities of love and life, and reflect upon the things that truly matter.

“Wish”, 48 x 48 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2023

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