ARTIST INTERVIEW FEATURE: ARCH. ELIAS E. PERNECITA, JR.
“The Neo-Expressionistic and Abstract, Bizarre Art World of Architect Elias E. Pernecita, Jr.” by Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo
“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable” – Cesar A. Cruz
While many find underworld characters as themes in art pieces quite bizarre and disturbing, Arch. Elias E. Pernecita, Jr. stands out from the other’s works as he carves his own signature art style which captivates the beautiful oddities of life as depicted in his masterpieces.
I do believe that Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable for Art depicted in many forms and styles is meant to provoke ideas. The good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly. Art also expresses these emotions to the world, so it also alleviates the troubled mind from what it wants to convey.
Let me welcome you to the bizarre art world of Arch. Elias! Our talented and respected Architect and esteemed Contemporary Visual Artist hails from San Juan City with several notable projects under his name some of which are the restoration of Corregidor’s Heritage structures and the rehabilitation of the Bureau of Quarantine’s façade. He confesses that he started his inclination with the Arts at a young age but just had the time to reignite his artistic skills at the height of the pandemic. And from then on, he was able to utilize different media to create his magnificent and captivating masterpieces.
Architect Pernecita’s works have already graced several art venues such as Art Show Philippines, Angkla Gallery, One Gallery, Phil. Art Restorer Society of the Philippines (PARSPA), Luna Galeria, Grey Space Gallery, ARTablado, Nami Gallery, Dry Brush Gallery, Egyolk Street Shop, Kape Kesada Paete Laguna, Ricardo’s Amadeo Cavite, Art Circle Gallery and Galerie Du Soleil.
One of his most recent group exhibitions is Art Circle Gallery’s “Inside Out” held at the Art Center in SM Megamall located in Mandaluyong City.
I find his works interesting and intriguing as he admits that his art pieces were inspired by what he sees in his dreams and brilliantly manifested by his brush strokes. Get to see some of the eye-catching artworks of “Obra ni Elias”.
Let us get to know more about the talented artist through our short interview about him and his art:
Artist: Archt. Elias E. Pernecita Jr.
- At what age did you start your art journey?
Answer: I have always had a passion for sketching ever since I was a child. But I started to pick up the brush and canvas at the height of the pandemic or the quarantine months. I first started to sketch and flesh out my ideas and finished about 350 pages of short bond paper. And that is when I had an idea to explore and move to a different medium and create pieces using acrylic paint and incorporate surrealist themes into my work. - How do you describe your art style?
Answer: My concepts always involve a group of underworld characters. Looking at the parallels of good and bad character in people. A sinner and a saint. These pieces come from my unexplained dreams and imaginations that no one can draw or produce except myself. - Do you have any art influences and why do you admire these artists?
Answer: My favorite local artists are Ronald Ventura, Rodel Tapaya, Eduardo Castrillo, Danny Rayos del Sol. While for the foreign category I really like the works and would like to visit the studios of Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Salvador Dali, Canaletto, and Kandinsky. In general, I admire all their works for the quality and caliber of their pieces. - Do you have any plans of exploring other art genres?
Answer: Yes, I am open to the idea of exploring new and other genres in painting. - For you, what is the importance of Art?
Answer: Art is important in the sense that it is a gateway for humans to be able to express themselves in various ways. Some may reflect emotions, and some may reflect ideas. Which creates this aspect of art being a universal language, knowing no boundaries, just a culmination of wonderful ideas and talents. And that is the very beauty and importance of its existence.
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