Almost There: A thought-provoking art exhibit for a cause

The artist immortalizes some critically endangered species in the Philippines as heart-stirring yet thought-provoking mnemonics of who we are, where we stand, and what we are going through.

About the artist

Being able to draw before learning how to write foretold what Kristine Soguilon-Lim was born for.
 
Kristine graduated Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts with a major in Visual Communications. She is a multi-disciplinary artist, with painting, drawing, graphic design, film and digital photography and digital art as her areas of interest. Over the years, she has come to understand what visual art means for her.

Art is not to be viewed solely with the eyes but more so with one’s own heart, mind and point of view. It’s not about what I want to let you know but rather what you, on your own, need to realize, feel and discover.

Kristine Soguilon-Lim

She realizes her God-given skill is a way to relay something beyond what she wants to convey, where stories go past all known words and lexis. 

About the solo exhibit

After years of being apart from the art scene, Kristine is back to make a statement and push for action. This 2020, she immortalizes some of the critically endangered species in the Philippines as heart-stirring yet thought-provoking mnemonics of who we are, where we stand, and what we are going through.

“The state of being endangered unlocks the beginning of the end but it is also our light of hope; it is not yet too late. We are here to reflect, change and act. Perhaps this is the moment why we have been created. We are here because we must and we can turn things around,” the artist said in a statement.

Kristine prays that years from now, these same images will be seen by the same eyes that they captivated today and say, “We survived and we thrived”.

Almost There art exhibit schedules

October 2 – 15, 2020
The Manila Hotel
One Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines

October 16 – 23, 2020
Diamond Hotel
Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila, Philippines

October 2 – 31, 2020
Virtual Exhibit
at www.aesca.ph

An art exhibit for a cause

Proceeds from the paintings and the actual Aesca products (where the artworks will be translated and reproduced) will be used to support those in the frontlines of this battle and the displaced workers because of the pandemic through missions of JKL Foundation Inc.

Almost There art exhibit will open on October 2, 2020 and will run until October 15, 2020 at The Manila Hotel lobby. The hotel is located in One Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines.

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