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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Dante Lerma
A Life Immersed in Filipino Light: The Art of Dante Lerma Dante Lerma, born in Manila, Philippines in 1960, is a visual artist whose work serves as a poignant and deeply personal exploration of everyday life within his homeland. His canvases aren’t merely depictions of scenes; they are imbued with the warmth, resilience, and subtle complexities that define the Filipino experience. From an early age, Lerma demonstrated a keen observatio
nal eye and a natural aptitude for capturing the nuances of human emotion and the vibrant energy of his surroundings. This innate talent led him to pursue formal studies in Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines, where he honed his skills and began to develop a distinctive artistic voice. While rooted in academic training, Lerma’s journey quickly transcended conventional boundaries, embracing abstraction and figuration as equal…
