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Friday, June 2, 2017

Of Reversals and Revisitings

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(Exhibit Text for Gerardo Tan's show at Archivo 1984 Gallery, "Recto/Verso: New Collages and Paintings")

ARCHIVO 1984 Gallery is proud to present RECTO/VERSO: New Collages and Paintings by Gerardo Tan opening on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Archivo 1984 Gallery.

Visual artist Gerardo Tan extends his continuing exploration of collage-based paintings in this solo exhibition of recent works. Comprised of small collages on paper and their translations into larger canvases, the works dwells on the reflexive materiality of things: transforming archival fragments into art objects and, conversely, repositioning art objects as itinerant archives.

The terms “Recto/Verso” denote the front (recto) and the reverse or underside (verso) of bound materials and art objects identified for conservation treatment. The tension between the two words lies in the dual relationship of forward and backward orientation. Implied in this are constantly shifting states of appearance and concealment: one can not view a side without moving away from the other, making the act and position of viewing a single object always a multifaceted process.

The entire series begins with the collages, which were constructed using materials such as pages from art books, texts, and posters. Tan makes extensive use of billboards and posters plastered across various public spaces in Berlin. Like collages, the city’s walls are weighed with this history of overlapping images and fragmented signs, fused into a singular mass through time and chance.

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Although Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio already knew that he was on the verge of having his hand raised in triumph, the Filipino fighter was expecting a different result on the judges’ scorecards.

Eustaquio, who edged out Thai rival Anatpong “Mak” Bunrad on the undercard of ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES in Singapore on Friday, May 26 via split verdict, thought that he did enough to get a unanimous decision from the three officials at cageside.

“I was surprised with the three judges’ decision. I was expecting a unanimous decision win against my opponent. But I am good with it. I respect it,” he said.

The 28-year-old native of Baguio City, Benguet felt that he started to dictate the pace of the three-round flyweight rematch in the second stanza, displaying superb footwork and frustrating the physically stronger Thai combatant with crisp counterpunches.

“Rounds Two and Three, I knew it’s all mine because I was landing my strikes. I was consistent with that. My work rate was much better this time around as well,” he stated.

Eustaquio bucked a slow start in the opening round when the rangy Bunrad came out strong in an effort to intimidate the Team Lakay representative.

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It was an action-packed weekend as Wheeltek Motor Sales Corporation and Suzuki Philippines Inc. held the first ever Raider R150 Track Day at the Tarlac Circuit Hill on May 28, 2017 which was attended by hundreds of club and independent riders. Known for creating so many firsts in the country’s motorcycle community, Wheeltek, in partnership with Suzuki Philippines gave opportunity to everyone to try the Raider R150 on the racetrack for free.

The activity aims to gather all riders to feel the power and test the performance of the Underbone King on the circuit. And the more than 400 riders (both Suzuki and nonSuzuki users) took this chance to experience the highly acclaimed motorcycle which has been dominating the streets for more than a decade already. The riders geared up and owned the racetrack during their 10-minute lap with much enthusiasm. Understanding that the Raider R150 is a fast motorcycle they went to familiarization on the first laps then proceeded to their comfortable speed on the next ones.

On top of the free track ride, Wheeltek and Suzuki also prepared a lot of other exciting activities for the participants such as custom-bike contest, stunt shows, dance performances, games as well as photo op with Suzuki ladies. A special promo on the Raider R150 was also offered by Wheeltek with low downpayment of Php 5,900 (from usual Php 9,900, promo is until June 2, 2017) and a free polo shirt plus the existing Suzuki free full face helmet and riding jacket. Complete line-up of Suzuki products were also seen on display as well as the highly anticipated big bikes to arrive this year – GSXR1000R and the SV-650A.

Present at the event were Wheeltek Motor Sales Corporation President Mr. Reynaldo Odulio Sr., PhD with wife and VP for Finance Mrs. Teresita Odulio, VP for Sales and Marketing Mr. Roscoe Odulio, Sales and Marketing Head Ms. Anna Maniquiz, Marketing Manager Mr. Mark Chuidian as well as Suzuki Philippines Regional Sales Manager for North Luzon Mr. Erick Fernandez and Regional Sales Manager for South Luzon Mr. Mitsunori Shiraishi.