Nature, for many artists, is the ultimate muse. From its lush flora and majestic bodies of water to the wonders that happen in its sky, the Earth has given a bounty of inspiration for humans to paint, capture in photographs, and describe in song. Just look at the masterpieces of Vincent Van Gogh and Fernando Amorsolo, see how they immortalize the beauty of nature.
But as time goes by, and as humankind makes technological advancements, it seems to come at a cost: the deterioration of nature’s beauty. And among the people who cannot just turn a blind eye to what is happening are Filipino artists. Barren lands, dying animals, and heating landscapes have replaced what used to be idyllic pictures of nature.
This April 22, the entire globe again puts its lenses on the planet that needs healing. This year, Earth Day is observed with the theme “Invest In Our Planet,” which focuses “on the effects of climate change on the planet that we all share and what efforts are being made in the real world to mitigate it” and to encourage “business leaders to get on board with a sustainable future or get out of the way.
To mark this occasion, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle chats with Filipino visual artists as they present artworks that paint a dark future if people do not take action against global warming and climate change.In Rene Bituin’s world, nature plays a great role in his creative process. But unlike other artists who present the environment’s influence through expressionist takes on landscapes and florals, his works are far more contemporary, even surreal, and prophetic in some ways.
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