The moon, both mystical and stable, draws the viewer in for its mystery and universality.
Norberto Carating’s “Poetry of the Sacred Moon” explores the boundaries between the familiar and the unfamiliar in an effort to shift one’s viewpoint from a static representation of the moon towards a subjective, dynamic representation.
Carating’s lunar paintings represent the celestial element floating in space, a visual representation of abstract thought forms. His color palette is informed and inspired by the spectrum of colors found in nature. He uses spheres and circles in his works as it brings a sense of unity, a shape that brings a sense of harmony.
The artist creates works out of his own personal quest to convey the messages that come to him through his connection to spirit. His artistic process is a meditation, an intimacy with the divine, and a dialogue with the universe. As Carating transforms his visions into a tangible form, they take on a life of their own. By communicating his understanding of these totems throughart, he intends for his viewersto benefit from their inspirations, gifts, and lessons.
As a visual artist, Norberto Carating creates with intention and is able to evoke the necessary elements that his muse has to offer.
Norberto “Lito” Carating (b. 1948) is an exponential presence in the world of Philippine non-representational Art, a distinction he enjoys for more than four decades now. He officially started his career as an exhibiting artist with his first solo exhibition of works in 1974. Under the country’s foremost abstract expressionist Jose Joya, Norberto Carating obtained his bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines in 1971. A consistent winner in practically all the national art competitions, including the 13 Artist Award in 1990 from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Carating time and again has represented the country in many international art events in China, Cuba, and the United States.
“Poetry of the Sacred Moon” by Norberto Carating will be on view at Galerie Joaquin BGC from March 21 to April 3, 2022 with the Artist Reception slated for March 26, Saturday, at 5PM. The gallery is located at the Upper Ground Floor, One Bonifacio High Street Mall, 5th Ave. Corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
