Wilderness by Dexter Sy, FEU Fine Arts alumnus and special lecturer. Carpet, thread, and stitching may not be the first materials that come to mind when thinking about painting. But in Dexter Sy’s Wilderness (2022), they are part of how the artist tells a story about Filipino history. The work explores pre-colonial Filipino religion before Spanish conquest and the emergence of colonial mentality. Rather than relying only on conventional painting materials, Sy experimented wit

From left to right: Ar. Marie Danielle Magtibay, DC Archi; Ar. Anna Regina Fontillas, architecture faculty member and creative events lead; Ms. Sienna Mae S. Verendia; Ms. Jairah Mhay A. Bautista; Ms. Jandelle C. De Guzman; Mr. Xerjohn Niko Shane F. Alarcio; Mr. Timothy Ishia M. Mawac; Ar. Kristina Samantha Pobre, Arthaland head of sustainability; and Ar. Isaiah Israel Susi, dean of the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts (IARFA). At a construction site, sustainability ca

Photo credits: Fundacion Sanso Facebook page When the opportunity came to exhibit at the Manila Open Culture Arts Festival (MoCAF), Dexter Sy could have used the space to show his own work. Instead, the Far Eastern University (FEU) Fine Arts alumnus and special lecturer chose to give his slot to his students. It was a decision that reflected how he sees his role as an artist and educator. For Sy, helping students find their place in the art world means giving them opportuniti