Emotions

 Title: Stain
Artist: Aying
Medium: Oil Pastel
Size: 8"x11"

It does not define our existence but only makes us stronger and wiser. It's a matter of standing up where we have fallen and facing a new day with a head held up high. For all we know, the norms of today that we hold sacred only demeans and defeats the essence of our existence...in the process, subverting our true self.

Title: Torn
Artist: Aying
Medium: Oil Pastel
Size: 8"x11"

A poem I've memorized by heart which I found in my high school textbook. One thing I realized is that to some extent I was able to actualize a part of the message of this powerful poem. So here it goes:

I've slept and dreamt,

that life was joy;

I've awoke and saw,

                                                                                    that life was duty;

                                                                                    I've acted and behold,

                                                                                    duty was joy!

                                                                                                          -Rabindranath Tagore  

I Thirst

 Title: I Thirst (1)
Artist: Aying
Medium: Oil on Paper
Size: 12"x18"

I woke up one morning envisioning a black and red painting but no concrete concept in mind. Like my previous paintings, I've let my emotions and feelings translate into a concept...So here's the two part series.

Title: I Thirst (2) 
Artist: Aying
Medium: Oil on Paper
Size: 12"x18"

Reminds me of my favorite part in PhilStar Sunday edition's "spot the difference." But honestly, the difference lies on the brush I used...Part 1 was created out  of a worn out and ready to expire brush while Part 2 was courtesy of a newly bought brush I've discovered at NBS.

In Memoriam

 Title: In Memoriam (1)
Artist: Aying
Medium: Oil on Paper
Size: 8" x 11"

In memory of my dear loved ones who left the physical form of their existence in this beautiful world, I offer these paintings to them and to the living as well who continue to LIVE a MEANINGFUL life.

Title: In Memoriam (2)
Artist: Aying
Medium: Oil on Paper
Size: 12"x18"

Title: Eternal Place
Artist: Aying
Medium: Oil on Paper
Size: 12"x18"

When we depart the physicality of our existence, what it would be like out there? For me, it will be a vast expanse of fields in varying colors and shades...such would be a heavenly scene for me...free..liberating and peaceful....