Material Explorations: Repurposed Materials in Contemporary Art

• The 'Material Explorations' solo exhibition by visual artist and educator Jandy A. Carvajal opened at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery on September 7, 2026.
• The collection features works created from scavenged aluminum, biscuit tin covers, wooden matchboxes, egg cartons, and soil, emphasizing sustainability and creative resourcefulness.

Artistic Practice and Technique

• Carvajal utilizes the 'repoussé' metalworking technique, a method he has practiced since childhood, to shape malleable metals into relief designs.
• The exhibit moves beyond traditional metalwork, challenging the conventional prestige of art materials by transforming common, discarded items into objects of significance.
• Religious iconography, specifically the 'Mater Dei' (Mother of God), serves as a recurring theme, drawing from the artist's Catholic background to recontextualize devotional imagery through unconventional mediums.

Exhibition Details

• Location: NCCA Gallery
• Closing Date: September 31, 2026
• Visiting Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM daily
• Admission: Free to the public
• Contact: Rene S. Napeñas, Public Affairs and Information Office ([email protected])