Gallery of Philippine Contemporary Art

Kelly Sonio

Kelly Sonio, was inspired by the myth of the kapre. If you look at the sculpture you would see that the huge hands and feet in the images are similar to that of the gigantic netherworld creature,” The young man smiled knowingly as if putting us on.

He nevertheless hinted after further probing that he is persistently fascinated with folklores “as a means to create some sort of metaphor” about the plight of the modern Filipino.

Kulay-Diwa  is a venue for Philippines and Southeast Asian Contemporary Art. Inaugurated on February 7, 1987, Kulay-Diwa, is strategically located within a cluster of communities South of Manila.  It has five independent exhibition areas able to accommodate large-scale works and a garden ideal for programs, performances and sculpture installations.  The goals of the gallery are to discover and promote the works of young, talented but deserving Filipino Artists and to foster cultural interaction and exchanges with the local regions and other countries.

Kulay (Colour)

Diwa  (Spirit, Thought)

Kelly Sonio, "Kainan", Terracota, 28 x 7 x 25 cms.,

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