KULÔ (v.) is the state of boiling; to simmer or to bubble because of molecular friction resulting to heat; a condition associated with rage; seethe; irritation.

KULÔ is an exhibition of artworks by selected alumni artists of the University of Santo Tomas. The artworks, old and new, contribute to the discourses of the pen and the sword, education and revolution—topics that implicate Filipino thinkers and artists, who are conscious of the historical occasion and dialogue between Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday and the country’s oldest university’s 400th year celebration as an educational institution.

Direct or indirect representations, portrayals and recollections of Rizal will be or has been explored through traditional mediums, multimedia installations and graphic design.

This exhibition is an artist initiative that hopes to re-evaluate the contribution of individual artists to the discourse in art and its social context in the Philippines.

KULȎ will be exhibited at the Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery) of The Cultural Center of The Philippines.

 Opening at 3:00pm on June 17 as part of the CCP’s celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Jose P. Rizal. The exhibit will go on till August 21, 2011.

Participants:

Andres Barrioquinto

Zeus Bascon

Lawrence Borsoto

Con Cabrera

Buen Calubayan

Ronald Caringal

Clint Catalan

Mideo Cruz

Rai Cruz

Electrolychee

Alfredo Esquillo

Joey Ibay 

Pocholo Goitia

Lindslee

Michelle Pauline Lim

Meneer Marcelo

Leobensant Marquez

J. Pacena II

Epjey Pacheco

Oliver Ramos

Iggy Rodriguez

Ivan Roxas

CJ Tañedo

Jose Tence Ruiz

Joseph Saguid

Mark Salvatus

Team Manila

Jomike Tejido

Wesley Valenzuela

Lydia Velasco

Ronald Ventura

Costantino Zicarelli

Initiatied and Organized by J. Pacena II and Jocelyn Tullao-Calubayan in partnership with Joseph Saguid, Pocholo Goitia and Buen Calubayan. In cooperation with all the participating artists and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

For particulars about the exhibit call CCP Visual Arts and Museo at Tels. 832-3702 and 832-1125 locals 1504+1505 from Tuesdays to Fridays 9:00am-6:00pm.  Museum hours are at10:00am-6:00pm daily  except Mondays and holidays.