The distance between sky & soul reveals 'there's no Planet B'

The sea and the sky, distinct and apart, become one as two contemporary artists depict both subjects with a clear message.

- BUM D. TENORIO, JR.

Pinto Art Museum and Arboretum present a two-man exhibit, "As Above, So Below," by Kenver Resuello and Philipp Ines at the Artistspace of Ayala Museum in Makati City on Dec. 7.

In the exhibit that will run until Dec. 20, Kenver and Philipp reveal in 13 artworks the exquisite beauty of nature and the urgency of preserving it.

Kenver, a physician and former flight attendant, captures the drama in the sky with expressive realism. His vibrant color palette in The distance between sky and soul creates an emotionally charged landscape as the artwork is both a prayer and a plea.

"My focus is on capturing dramatic skies, illuminated cloud formations, and the interplay of light and color, often evoking a sense of calm, introspection, and connection to nature," Kenver, now doing his specialization on nuclear medicine, tells this writer.

In "As Above, So Below," Kenver displays seven artworks. The painting titled Clouds drift in silence is both a hush and a loud cry for the preservation of the environment.