Elysian Dreams

E LYS I A N DREAMS Emman Acasio

E X H I B I TS R U N

June 26 to July 9, 2020

1st Level, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City

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E LYS I A N D R E A M S Emman Acasio

Emman Acasio’s latest exhibit titled “Elysian Dreams” is inspired by the Elysian fields or “Elysium”. According to Greco-Roman mythology, it was the home of the blessed after death, the final resting place of the souls of the heroic and pure.

This is Acasio’s personal tribute to the current pandemic’s frontliners, especially the healthcare workers, and how he considers them modern-day heroes.

Each artwork resembles an island, where the souls of some of the country’s doctors who unfortunately succumbed to the virus because of their profession, now reside. In their own island, they are free, happy, and at peace. Acasio aptly named each painti ng after the fallen Filipino healthcare workers.

Through the creation of “Elysian Dreams”, Emman Acasio hopes to bring attention the selfless acts of those who continue to help others, so that the community survives and will eventually continue to thrive. The crystal imagery in his artworks acts as a metaphor to represent healing within the heart of the individual, the family, and the country. While many have fallen victim to the unpredictability of this pandemic, Acasio’s art acts as a tool to inspire hope, activate commitment, and instill a sense of restoration.

“Elysian Dreams” by Emman Acasio will be on view at Art Lounge Manila from June 24 to July 9, 2020. Art Lounge is located at the ground level of The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, contact Art Lounge Manila at artloungemanila@gmail.com, or at +63919 082 1718

BA UTISTA 36 IN DIAMETER ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

LUKBAN 36 IN DIAMETER ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

LEFT - RIGHT MACASAET 48 X 36 IN ACRYLIC ON CANVAS TUDTUD 48 X 36 IN ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

LEFT - RIGHT HEROES 1 24 X 24 IN ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

HEROES 2 24 X 24 IN ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

LEFT - RIGHT PULIDO 48 X 24 IN ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

BACTOL 48 X 24 IN ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

LEFT - RIGHT ELYSIUM 3 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER

ELYSIUM 8 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER

LEFT - RIGHT ELYSIUM 6 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER

ELYSIUM 7 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER

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ELYSIUM 2 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER

ELYSIUM 1 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER

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ELYSIUM 4 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER

ELYSIUM 5 11.5 X 8.25 IN GRAPHITE ON PAPER