THOMBAYAN ART SPACE
PLAGUE
Understanding the unseen
causes of sickness.
MEET THE ARTIST
THOMAS DAQUIOAG
Thomas Daqiuoag is a painter and professor at the University of Santo Tomas, where he also earned his degree in Commercial Arts and Painting. He has held 14 solo shows and joined over 90 group exhibitions locally and abroad, including in New York, Beijing, and Japan.He has received major art awards such as the Grand Prize at the Art Association of the Philippines and the GSIS National Art Competition. In 2021, he founded THOMBAYAN Art Space in Makati, a venue that supports Filipino artists and promotes art education, restoration, and collaboration.
Watch this short introduction to learn more about his artistic journey.
BEHIND THE ARTWORK
PLAGUE
In this video, the artist shares how a simple eye test inspired a deeper thought, that sometimes, what harms us can’t be seen right away. The phoropter, with its many lenses, stands for how we try to find clarity in times of confusion and disease.Watch how the artist connects vision, science, and awareness through painting.
LISTEN TO THE STORY
Listen to a short narration that summarizes Thomas Daquiaog’s thoughts and inspirations behind “Plague.”
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EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Take a closer look at the brushwork, colors, and forms that bring
“Plague” to life.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
Glimpse into the artist’s reflections and ideas that shaped "Plague."
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