“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives.
It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” – Charles Darwin
As an immigrant, Jevijoe Vitug’s work often addresses themes on environmental change,
adaptation, and survival such as how to sustain life in a worst case scenario.
The color yellow represents sun, warmth and life but also warning or danger commonly used
on road signs. For this biennale performance, Vitug will present a demonstration about yellow
as the color of survival. When life is in peril and needs warmth to stay alive, ordinary action
can create extraordinary results.
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Jevijoe Vitug
Philippine-born local artist Jevijoe Vitug’s work ranges from painting, performance and community-based projects often deals with survival and the effects of globalization on the environment and economy. He studied New Genres at the San Francisco Art Institute, CA.
His solo exhibitions include “The Truns” at Manila Contemporary (2011), “Source of Living” at Pablo Gallery, Philippines (2010), “Capitali-Sing!” at Finale Art File, Philippines (2007), Cultural Center of the Philippines (2005). He also participated in various group shows such as “Salon Show” at PUAH Gallery, Henderson, NV (2012), “Yet Another Tea Party” at Neant Bleu, Berlin, Germany (2011), “Overflow” with David Medalla and Adam Nankervis at Space Gallery, Las Vegas (2011), “Let’s Build a Nation” with collaborators Carlos Castro and Sara Eliassen at the Contemporary Arts Center Las Vegas (2010), “Warfield: Project Survival” at Luggage Store Gallery, San Francisco, CA (2009) and the 21st Asian International Art Exhibition at Singapore Art Museum (2006). Vitug has also performed extensively in the United States, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Australia and Argentina.
Last year, Vitug was part of Zap! 4 public art project organized by Metro Arts Council of Southern Nevada and also Art in the Parking Space project in association with LAXART, Los Angeles.
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