the art of tanya escaler


 
THE PARABLE OF THE SALT OF THE EARTH
Matthew 5:13

Salt a valuable commodity, one that preserves.
Salt though a valuable commodity, the humblest ingredient.

Salt, an image used to describe how disciples are to live in the world.
Salt, an abstract representation of truth thirsty for goodness.

Salt that has lost its savor, good for nothing.
Salt that flavors, a thirst for life.
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The piece is painful in its texture, 
like that of salt cleansing the wound of sin.
The essence is growth in difficulty, 
a life given to be touched and changed by the Christ.

2009
MIXED MEDIA
16x20

P15,000.00


THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS

Luke 19:11-27

Some are born into abundance, whilst others into scarcity.
But what matters is not what we are given; it is what we do with it.

Our talents are entrusted to us, 
and to create abundance requires movement beyond fear.
We are stewards of our wealth, 
wealth well beyond material possessions.

The praise, given for faithfulness, and not for result.
The reward, joy in serving, an outward flow into the work done.
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The piece is just in its composition, 
like that which is expected of what we are given.
The essence is a bold courage in faith, 

a life moved by an unmoved faithfulness to God.

2009
MIXED MEDIA
16x20
 
P13,000.00


THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS

Matthew 25:1-13

A story of great dramatic expectancy and a night of romance, 
but also a warning.
The midnight hour, an agonizing and an ecstatic threshold in time.

The lamp, a symbol of the spirit of a person.
The oil, a picture of God's Eternal Spirit.

A call to spiritual attentiveness, 
and an important spiritual preparation in God.
The midnight cry will be a cry of alarm, 
but for the wise a time of great wonder. 
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The piece is dark in its form, 
like the darkness that falls beyond our comfort.
The essence is that a fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, 

a life prepared for the coming of the Bridegroom.

2009
MIXED MEDIA
14x18

P9,000.00 
 
 
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Most of us are familiar with the story of the prodigal son or perhaps of the story of the mustard seed or even the wise and foolish builder. These are some of the stories that Jesus Christ uses to reveal truth about God’s kingdom to his disciples. But are the parables that Christ used still relevant to our society today? Twelve artists tackle that question in the upcoming exhibit “The Parables of the Christ”. Their aim is to find the truth behind each of Christ’s parables and reinterpret them for today’s generation. Among the artists that are taking part in this exhibits includes Recci Bacolor, Martin Honasan, Dan Libor, Niño Hernandez, Julliane Tarroja, Jehan Manansala, Rodel Buban, Marie Bonifacio, Nestor Calma, Yvette Co, Tanya Escaler and Xander Calceta.

Congratulations to all!! ☆ 
It was an exhibit with a deeper meaning, and it was a success. The works, not only good but with purpose.
Thank you for the invitation Xander, to be part of it was an honor and a blessing.

 
 

MY LIFE.
MY TESTIMONY.
MY STORY.
BARE FOR ALL TO SEE.

An Art Installation by Tanya Escaler
Church Simplified

Fully Booked
Philippines
18 June 2008

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A testimony through art, ink sketches and poetry;
passionate and powerful in all its simplicity.

 
RESURECCION 05/08/2009
 

8 March 2009 - 15 April 2009  
My Little Art Place  
Philippines  

THIS IS THE STORY OF 
A LIFE RESTORED AND A LOVE FOUND, 
A SOUL REBIRTHED AND A SPIRIT RENEWED, 
A FAITH STRENGTHENED AND A PURPOSE CLAIMED.   

A HOMAGE TO MY ONE AND ONLY. 
THIS IS MY STORY OF RESURECCION 
IN OIL ON CANVAS. 

T 
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ESCALER