About the Artwork
A performer in the Masskara Festival
The Masskara Festival was born out of crisis and tragedy. These colorful and smiling masks symbolize that the people of Bacolod rose and will rise above any wave of trials.
The scene focuses not only on the colorful costume. I was drawn to the energy the performer exuded as the hand extended, as if giving off, if possible, the same energy, enticing the audience to join in the dancing.
(The artwork is on display at JT's Manukan Grille, 32nd Ave., BGC, Taguig City, from Jul. 14 to Oct. 15, 2023.)
Acrylic on Canvas
Everyday Life
Impressionism, Contemporary
2023
This Artwork is unframed and requires framing.
The Performer
Roselle Manalastas
Candaba, Philippines
Roselle has 46
artworks,
and is available for
commissioned work.
Roselle has been drawing—her first love--ever since she could hold a pencil. Growing up, she has joined several poster-making contests and became a cartoonist in her school paper. Drawing always has been in the background, but it was pushed back as she ventured into the field of analytics (She graduated BS Statistics from the University of the Philippines-Diliman).
In 2018, she turned to painting to cope with a pregnancy loss. At the time, painting was her escape, a way to grieve. Since then, she has never stopped painting, especially during the pandemic. Painting serves as her means to recharge, rest, and practice self-care.
She is fond of painting landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, and florals in impressionistic style. She particularly loves acrylic because it provides the flexibility and the kind of pace she was looking for in a medium. She is drawn to the contrast of light and dark in her compositions.
Each painting is an idea, a feeling, or even a dream realized into something tangible using brush strokes and a combination of colors. Likewise, it can also evoke different feelings: a sense of calm, peace, or hope, or any emotion that cannot be expressed in words. To someone who appreciates it, it may or may not have meaning. After all, it is fluid, dynamic, and ever-changing.
About the Artwork
A performer in the Masskara Festival
The Masskara Festival was born out of crisis and tragedy. These colorful and smiling masks symbolize that the people of Bacolod rose and will rise above any wave of trials.
The scene focuses not only on the colorful costume. I was drawn to the energy the performer exuded as the hand extended, as if giving off, if possible, the same energy, enticing the audience to join in the dancing.
(The artwork is on display at JT's Manukan Grille, 32nd Ave., BGC, Taguig City, from Jul. 14 to Oct. 15, 2023.)
Acrylic on Canvas
Everyday Life
Impressionism, Contemporary
2023
This Artwork is unframed and requires framing.
Roselle Manalastas
Candaba, Philippines
Roselle has 46
artworks,
and is available for
commissioned work.
Roselle has been drawing—her first love--ever since she could hold a pencil. Growing up, she has joined several poster-making contests and became a cartoonist in her school paper. Drawing always has been in the background, but it was pushed back as she ventured into the field of analytics (She graduated BS Statistics from the University of the Philippines-Diliman).
In 2018, she turned to painting to cope with a pregnancy loss. At the time, painting was her escape, a way to grieve. Since then, she has never stopped painting, especially during the pandemic. Painting serves as her means to recharge, rest, and practice self-care.
She is fond of painting landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, and florals in impressionistic style. She particularly loves acrylic because it provides the flexibility and the kind of pace she was looking for in a medium. She is drawn to the contrast of light and dark in her compositions.
Each painting is an idea, a feeling, or even a dream realized into something tangible using brush strokes and a combination of colors. Likewise, it can also evoke different feelings: a sense of calm, peace, or hope, or any emotion that cannot be expressed in words. To someone who appreciates it, it may or may not have meaning. After all, it is fluid, dynamic, and ever-changing.
