Glenn Bautista

"Happily doing things, not doing things to be happy"

I treasure the privilege and the blessing of my physical existence on this part of the universe called Mother Earth – to have the rare opportunity to feel, sense, touch and taste what this physical life can offer. Yet, these physical sensations are nothing to compare with the majestic splendor of what our loving Creator has prepared for us. I thank God with all my heart for the total life experiences I have been blessed with and for the assurance of an everlasting life with Christ Jesus, my Lord and Savior. I am resting on His great promise when He said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would not have told you”.

The lithograph on the left “Sagada” is a place in the northern Philippines. I visited this place to take a respite from my work at the insistent prodding of my dear father. While there I found a place called “Lake Danum”. For me, it was a paradise here on earth. The chirping of the birds was the only sound that breaks the deafening silence that dominated the atmosphere. The pristine surroundings generated a zen-like experience where peace and tranquility nourished and relaxed my weary body and soul.

Exhibitions

Kulay-Diwa Gallery of Philippine Contemporary Art is a privately owned venue for artistic expression. It is strategically located within a cluster of progressive communities South of Manila. It has an independent exhibition area able to accommodate large-scale works, and a spacious garden ideal for outdoor programs, performances and sculpture installations.

Goals of Kulay-Diwa

To discover and promote the works of talented, young and deserving Filipino Artist;

To serve as a cultural outpost and make the arts more accessible to the fast-growing communities South of Manila; and

To foster cultural interaction and exchanges with the local regions and other countries.

Kulay(Color)

Diwa(Spirit, Thought)



The images below are examples of the artist’s works and are not necessarily available.

Description: 

The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)

New Earth 1 '06 

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

56"x56" inches

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

Using visual icons of "Filipino Nationalism" I need not explain, for I know that they are deeply embedded in the hearts and minds of all Filipinos.

Bayan Ko '06

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

31"x56"

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

A 2006 Oil on canvas, "Coralscape" based on an old pastel sketch of a small broken coral I found in a beach in Matood, Batangas, Philippines. My fascination for seemingly insignificant organic found objects went on for some time and I am bound to repeat the cycle this year 2006 on large format oils on canvas, now that I have somehow gotten my creative juice back from the effects of anaesthesia due to my appendectomy.

Coralscape '06

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

56"x56"

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)

Earthcomp 1 '06

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

56"x56"

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

We all know what this means.

for 30 pieces of silver '07

Created on:

8th August 2007

Size:

36"x36" inches

Medium:

oil on canvas

Description:

Duality is always in us and will always confront us. We must make a choice, one day.

Girlscape '07

Created on:

3rd September 2007

Size:

32" x 32" inches

Medium:

oil on canvas

Description:

I just did quick perpectival strokes on canvas with a thin brush using dark oil then worked on it and added colors later.

Linearscape '07

Created on:

15th October 2007

Size:

32" x 32" inches

Medium:

oil on canvas

Description:

The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)

NewEarthFlowercomp / 2006

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

32"x56"

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

This is a closer view of the fourth stage from the first which was an oil wash in black and white. Second stage was adding yellow. Colors may be added as one goes on, both possible even when previous oil applied is dry or wet. A more relaxed approach to oil painting that gives me much pleasure allowing me to pay more attention to details. Try it if you do an oil on canvas. The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)

NewEarthFlowercomp1g / 2006

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

32"x56"

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

Merging foreground, middleground and infinity has always been my preoccupation when composing an artwork. Here's one I did based on early sketches I did of a female figure and a close up of her eyes, if you notice them . . "Your body is the temple of God", says St. Paul. Only after we have realized what this means can we really start to see.

Perception '05

Created on:

1st January 2005

Size:

32"x56"

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

An oil painting version of a wild Rose, inspired by the hymn "ROSE of SHARON", my mother's favorite before she went to her final and heavenly home with Jesus. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Words: Ida A. Guirey, circa 1922. Music: Charles H. Gabriel (MIDI, score). Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom within my heart; Beauties of Thy truth and holiness impart, That where’er I go my life may shed abroad . . Fragrance of the knowledge of the love of God.

Rose of Sharon '06

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

32"x56" inches

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

Detail of a broken shell.

Shellscape '07

Created on:

8th September 2007

Size:

32"x56" inches

Medium:

An oil painting on canvas take off from an earlier pastel drawing.

Description:

Jesus Christ is our yardstick to be pleasing in God's sight. We become sons of the father if we do things the way Jesus did when he was physically here on earth. Christ has nothing to do with religion, but he has everything to do with the truth, for he was, he is and he will always be the way, the truth and the life.

The Spirit of Sonship '07

Created on:

8th May 2007

Size:

32"x56" inches

Medium:

oil on canvas

Description:

A tiny bud (1/4")that just opened when I decided to sketch it a few months back. Decided to do an oil of the subject just recently.

Tiny Bud '07

Created on:

11th September 2007

Size:

32" x 32" inches

Medium:

oil on canvas

Description:

In the '80's, these images came to me in a dream when I was a student at the Kunstakademie in Dusseldorf, Germany and had translated the dream using pastels on Cornelius paper. It's 2006 now and somehow I now have the urge to do abstract, organic landscapes again on large format canvases like this one. "The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "A New Heaven & A New Earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)"

Dreamscape '06

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

56"x56" inches

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

This is a full view of the final stage from the first which was an oil wash in black and white. Second stage was adding yellow. Colors may be added as one goes on, both possible even when previous oil applied is dry or wet. A more relaxed approach to oil painting that gives me much pleasure allowing me to pay more attention to details. Try it if you do an oil on canvas. The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)

NewEarthFlowercomp1e / 2006

Created on:

1st January 2006

Size:

32"x56"

Medium:

Oil on Canvas

Description:

For Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

For Thou At With Me

Created on:

14th September 2007

Size:

32

Medium:

oil on canvas

Description:

I shall fear no evil for thou are with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

I Shall Fear No Evil '07

Created on:

12th October 2007

Size:

32

Medium:

oil on canvas

Description:

We belong to one family in Christ, Jesus but only those who believe in Him.

Tree of & Door to Life

Created on:

20th March 2004

Size:

32

Medium:

oil on canvas

12th October 2007

Size:

32

Medium:

oil on canvas

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