EnDevour by Iggy Rodriguez

EnDevour by Iggy Rodriguez

Last year I've been invited to one solo exhibition title "EnDevour" by Iggy Rodriguez it been held on 1 December 2014 at HOM Art Trans Taman Cempaka, Ampang Selangor. 

HOM Art Trans is an independent art space that seek to assist and support the development of visual art in Malaysia and facilitates networking with the Southeast Asian counterparts. HOM’s core objective is to promote Malaysia Art and nurture young artists through its key programmes, namely: The Residency, The Art Fund and The Art Award. Founded in 2007, the artist-run-space currently comprises of a gallery, a studio and an art archive.

EnDevour, ‘Iggy Rodriguez”s first solo exhibition in Malaysia, impels rumination on the consequences of conflict and subjugation,  provoking discourse on how dignity and the human spirit are consumed in the shadow of neocolonial and neoliberal policies. This collection presents critical perspectives on socio political issues through Rodriguez’s signature detailed pen and ink drawings and grey toned oil paintings with red orange undertones that, like persistent concerns on human conditions, restlessly flame and break out from beneath.

​Iggy Rodriguez, is both  a political activist and an artist. He was first introduced to the protest art scene in the early 90’s whilst at University of Santo Tomas University through his involvement with the politically engaged Artist collective UGAT Lahi. The group attempted to trigger discussions on Filipino politics through workshops, performance protests and installations. Currently less active, Rodriguez still uses his art as a platform for conversation and reflection on social issues. Although aware of the limitations of art in affecting change, Rodriguez nevertheless sees his practice and the legacies of Social Realism- a major influence on the artist- as an important strategy to connect and engage audiences, both in and outside the gallery, with socio political issues.​

Here are some photo during the event :

    Here some photo of me...

 

   And of course a photo why i've been here

That All tq..