D I WA N A G 2 0 1 6 VOL 61 NO 4 | Artfolio Series
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ATENEWS The Official Student Publication of Ateneo de Davao University Lower Ground Floor, Finster Hall, Roxas Avenue, 8016 Davao City, Philippines
Consummatum est. It is finished. These were the last words of Jesus Christ on the cross in Calvary, after his scourging and pains. Jose Rizal also muttered these words before his execution in Bagumbayan, ending his fight with the oppressive Spanish rule. Part of human life is to accept that everything in this world must end, no matter the effort we exert to prevent it. This is not an easy idea to be comfortable with. Many of us will still weep at the loss of something or someone we value. But as what we could hear from Christ and Rizal, even suffering must end. Loss, death and decay are therefore not our enemies; they instead remind us that
what we have at present may soon come to pass. As a response, we either cherish the present, or lash out in anger that the present could not end sooner. This year’s Diwanag seeks to show that everything, no matter how good or terrible, must end. “Finite” showcases artworks from Ateneans that either highlight the value of an object, or the hope that one day, everything will change for the better. Atenews hopes that you not only enjoy the aesthetics of the artwork but also ponder upon how each artist interprets the theme in his/her own life.
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Erection of the Mind Patricia Pearl Cacanog
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“Inspired by the iridescent growth of human creativity.”
“We are stewards who decide the fate of nature.”
Life
The Blue Bird of Happiness
Watercolor and Oil Pastels
Paint Tool SAI
“We are finite. All people from different walks of life walk to one direction of unity. Only death can tell what’s on the other side.”
“Happiness is not constant. Sometimes when you think you’ve found it, you’ll lose it again. But that doesn’t mean that you should stop pursuing it. Happiness should be something you should always be looking for. By always pursuing it, you find true happiness.”
Maria Cyra Jane Dealca
Gerson Polino
Finite Game
Maria Cyra Dealca
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“When the player pulls the strings, the character comes to life. Limited choices and absolute endings, the main character becomes what the player chooses them to be is another way to define a finite game.” 11
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Innocence Lost
Christian Dale Espartero Mixed Media
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Fleeting Life Nikki Costales
See No Evil
Watercolor and Ink
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“Death is imminent to those who wander off in curiosity”
Bea Ryel Obcena
Lakat
Jhun Davvy Pen and Ink
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Reil Benedict Obinque “I desire the things that will destroy me in the end.” — Sylvia Plath
Speak No Evil Watercolors
Inhale
Mixed Media
Giannedale Arroyo
Bea Ryel Obcena
Pinky Mae Quinones “She’s a disaster — the worst of its kind.”
Sole Soul
“The contentment of being alone, being the only one you can trust, see, and love. Being the only soul, the sole soul.”
Untitled Pen and Ink
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Raymond Trespeces
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In Our Hands
Watercolors
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Out of Sight Nikki Costales Watercolor
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Downpour of Hardwork L. Gashtall
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Oil Pastels and Photoshop
Closing In
Renneth Ena Ode
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“No responsibility is absolute.”
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Pamahaw, Paniudto, Panihapon
Mixed Media
Digital Art
“Limits and borders. Life and death.”
“Unsa nalang ba ang mapalit sa imong minimum wage karon? Kung mubayad ka sa renta, ug apil pa kuryente’g tubig? Sakto pa ba imong kaon?”
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A Reminder From Nature Gerson Polino
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“Nothing lasts forever in nature. If we continue to abuse her, this will become the picture of our future.”
Graphite and Ink
Maria Cyra Jane Dealce Paint Tool SAI
“Moments in sleep that you wish would last longer. Yet, the morning always comes.”
My Inner Dragon Robby Espejo
Morning
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President’s New Clothes freelugaw Digital Art
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A Picture of Finite Darkness
“But he hasn’t got anything on!”, the whole town cried out at last. The emperor shivered, for he suspected they were right. But he thought, “This procession has to go on”, so he walked more proudly than ever, as his noblemen held high the train that wasn’t there at all.” (H.C. Andersen, The Emperor’s New Clothes)
Gerson Polino
Watercolor and Oil Pastel “Sometimes, life is a tunnel of darkness and it seems to be an unending travel. But, every tunnel has an end — hope is the light that ends that darkness.” 15
What The Water Gave Me
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Christian Dale Espartero
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In Disguise
Raf Maurince Tacder Mixed Media
“Some people will give you good impressions, and you may not even notice them taking advantage of your kindness.”
Christian Dale Espartero Watercolor
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“And the arms of the ocean are carrying me. And all this devotion was rushing out of me. And the crashes are heaven for a sinner like me. But the arms of the ocean delivered me.” (Florence Welch, Never Let Me Go)
Crimson
“See it’s not about sex. It’s not about pleasure. Heck, forget the notion that it’s remptely about Gender. Rape is about power, the assertion, domination, and control.” 15
Underwater Xeriscape Steely Dhan Caballero Digital Art
“The drought beneath.”
Anna D. Villame “LDR: If love was enough then I would be here right now.”
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Universal Sense Robby Espejo Mixed Media
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Keep Out
Christine Harder Paint Tool SAI
Dexter Vaughn Mancao
Anna Cedeno
Watercolor and Colored Pencils
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Caretaker
Telephone Pen and Ink
Colored Pencils
“We are finite. All people from different wa”
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“We live in a world where time controls us.”
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Patricia Tulawie
Ink and Colored Pencils
“Someday, all your hardwork will pay off.” 15
Tick Tock
“Finite isn’t just about time. It can also be the limits and boundaries we place and enforce ourselves.” 15
Squeeze
Steely Dhan Caballero Digital Art
“Squeeze it and let your ideas materialize.”
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ike all other books with finite pages, Diwanag also have to end. But let it not be the end of your inspiration and spirit of creativity. Ponder upon your years as a student – which must come to finish – and know that you may choose to never stop learning. Reminisce the days from when you were still a child and be reminded that no one should stop you from being curious. Explore the world without plane tickets cause the world will eventually run out of paper. Always be thankful because one day you’ll never be able to say it no more. Give and give because you’re not a keeper. Grow a tree and make sure it outlives you – take time to realize that you wither! Life is finite
but death is immeasurable in the sense that no one really knows the right time to die. ‘Something too deep’ or ‘something too high’ may always exist – unfathomable and limitless… But always reach out! Attempt to conquer the surface or the bottom. All of us will come to a point when we’d say “it’s enough” but let imagination remain infinite. Be frustrated that you’re encased in a box and let your anger break it. Shatter your mirror and stop telling yourself you’re just you. Satisfy yourself with imagination like how an artist is gluttonous of his dreams.
Le Grande Dolino EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Steely Dhan Caballero ASSOCIATE EDITOR Mary Gyle Manuba, Minnie Maboloc MANAGING EDITORS Katrina Guilonsod NEWS EDITOR Ian Derf Salvana ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR John Paulo Vicencio FEATURES EDITOR Katrina Kate Dianne Punay HONORARY EDITOR Mark Louie Balladares HEAD PHOTOJOURNALIST Jairah-Mae Viduya HEAD LAYOUT & GRAPHICS ARTIST Dominique Francesca Costales HEAD CARTOONIST Gerson Polino, Polin Renneth Ena Ode, Maria Cyra Dealca, Raf Maurince Tacder CARTOONISTS
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Erratum: Election Issue. In the Atenews assessment of Miles Galicia, SAMAHAN treasurer, Atenews released the misleading statement "While there were no visual materials or publication infographics visible around campus, an update about the budget allocation for the first and second semester of the school year was posted on the SAMAHAN Facebook page." This statement implied that Galicia failed to have materials released in campus. The first part of the sentence should have been "While the visual materials or publication infographics were not visible around campus,�. Atenews apologizes for any negative impacts from this assessment.