Ruben de Jesus’ role as visual communicator, specifically children’s book illustration, is very evident in his collection of pen and ink drawings. Inspired by the simplicity of the Filipino family’s way of life, the objective of this exhibit is to capture the scenes of Filipino family life using the pen and ink medium. Heritage and tradition are also reflected in his illustrations through the exploration of duotone effects achieved by combining strokes of red and black or blue and black. Through this, the subjects of his artwork are brought to life, and each piece portrays a story just like in a children’s book.
RUBEN DE JESUS
Totet is one of the founders of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK), an organization of illustrators whose members have brought life to Philippine children’s literature with their wonderful visuals and images. He is a professor at the UP College of Fine Arts where he shares his creative expertise to inspire young and budding artists in the field of visual communication and design.
His books have received recognition from local and international award giving bodies. His illustrations for Ang Mahiyaing Manok received the Encouragement Prize at the 2000 Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations in Tokyo, Japan. He also received the Runner-up Prize for Ang Mahiyaing Manok at the 2004 New York Showcase Exhibition and Competition of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Onyok, the book’s main character, was also named one the 25 Best-Loved Philippine Children’s Book Characters in 2008.
Another book, Ang Mga Anak ng Araw, also won the Encouragement Prize at the 2002 Noma Concours in Japan. His 1st solo exhibition was held at the Vargas Museum where the original illustrations of this book were on view, along with the rough comprehensives and layout sheets, giving the viewers an idea of the stages and processes involved in the production of a children’s book.
Friday, July 16, 2010
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