Aklanon Artist Finalist in TransMISSION International Virtual Art Exhibit

Kalibo, Aklan- An Aklanon Artist has made it as finalist for the 2022 TransMISSION International Virtual Art Exhibit.

Emelyn Cahilig Patricio, 39 from Lezo, Aklan is a public school teacher.

She is described as a DIY artist (Do It Yourself) and has only discovered her talent and love during the Covid-19 pandemic.

She is known as “Mam Pat.” for her colleagues and students in the workplace. Patricio said her passion for art is her outlet to relax and relieve stress. She then started her journey of  painting during COVID 19 pandemic.

‘ Many of her works reflect emotions and authentic feelings, as well as how she battles and wins over them through her art.

Patricio told the Boracay Island News Network that she will send as her entry is her painting she called ‘Perceptions.

‘ “Perceptions, kasi the meaning of the painting would depend on the feeling of a person. It has three perceptions, fly, jump and fall,” she said.

Aside from the Philippines where Patricio is representing, other artists coming from Pakistan, France, Kossovo, India, England, Taiwan, Columbia among others are also participating in the said virtual art. There are 139 artists around the world who are joining the said event.

According to the Luna Galleria, the organizer of the event, it firmly believes that art stimulates connection for it influences a common relation that reaches beyond the realms of conversation.

“Art creates a medium that can communicate between and beyond all languages, wherein humans can share an experience together, and express themselves without feeling threatened of being judged. In art, expressing one’s feelings and emotions as an observer of life is valid. Art is an open safe space for everybody for it does not choose race, opinions, beliefs, age, status, and tradition. Art is for everyone.,” the statement reads.

The virtual art will start March 7 to 31 emphasizing the power of art.