Claude Tayag sculpts the Stations of the Cross

MANILA, Philippines - Reflect on the passion of Christ this Lent at the Ayala Museum with Claude Tayag’s latest exhibit in wood depicting the Stations of the Cross. The one-of-a-kind series will be on display at the Glass Lane, third floor of Ayala Museum until May 16, 2010.  

In this series,Tayag portrays each dramatic encounter in the Passion of Jesus Christ through single crossed wooden poles to suggest the human figure. By depicting the scenes through elemental abstractions, by using bare and faceless polished kamagong and supa wood, Tayag offers a sublime experience to viewers. The posture and gesture of each figure capture in abstraction the essential emotions in each encounter.  Through faceless and elemental abstractions, Tayag reaches into the innermost mind and soul.  

Since 1990, the artist has been venturing into functional and sculptural wood pieces.  Tayag’s exploration with wood has allowed him to supersede the limitations of an essentially rigid material, achieving limitless volume and sensuous plasticity with his wave and curvilinear series.

For details and inquiries on this exhibition, call 757-7117 to 21 local 28 or visit www.ayalamuseum.org. Ayala Museum is located at the corner of Makati Avenue and De la Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City.  The museum will be closed on Thursday to Saturday, April 1-3, and will reopen on Easter Sunday. The museum’s entrance fees applies.