This publication showcases paintings of Filipino artist Rodel Tapaya. An essay opens the book by putting his paintings in the colonial history of the Philippines using an iconographical approach. The closing essay looks at the theme of mythology as present in Tapaya's works to see how he plays between reality, narratives, and folklore.
A small booklet that contains a list of works with short textual descriptions is attached to the publication.
Includes a biography of the artist.
A small booklet that contains a list of works with short textual descriptions is attached to the publication.
Includes a biography of the artist.
Access level
Onsite
publisher
editor
Location code
MON.TAR2
Language
English
Keyword
painting,  colonialism,  folklore,  mythology,  solo exhibition
Publication/Creation date
2015
No of pages
166
ISBN / ISSN
9783954760961
No of copies
1
Content type
artist monograph, 
catalogue
Chapter headings
The One You Feed. Stories and Images in the Work of Rodel Tapaya - David ELLIOTT
The Visual and the Visionary of Rodel Tapaya or The Present Time Reflected in Mythology - Heinz-Norbert JOCKS
Rodel Tapaya

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