Fragments imply multiplicity and can be conveyed in various forms. My own participation in the art world, for example, constitutes me as a fragment of it.
So, for my first solo project, I thought about my own creative experiences and past artworks as inspiration, seeing them as fragments of my own beginnings. I realized that while beginnings are often thought of as a single point in time, my works evidenced many beginnings. My compositions seek to convey different ideas of inceptions, even as they could be based on a basic idea or a life event.
Metamorphosis / Acrylic on canvas with wall bound mixed media sculpture set / 24 x 36 in
Sculpture (cocoon): 8 x 3.5 x 2 in / Sculpture (wood): 4.5 x 5 x 19.5 in
Composed and Fragmented VII: Heart Ready / Acrylic on canvas with mixed media sculpture set / 24 x 24 in
Sculpture base: 3.5 x 4.5 in / height: 9 in
My process begins with the creation of studies using available materials which I will then also use to create the final pieces. I gather found objects and sculpt the epoxy by hand to make the sculptures. I pair each 3D piece with a painting directly referencing the sculpture to form a harmonious narrative between the two. I also use painting techniques to create additional elements.
Unleashed / Acrylic on canvas with mixed media sculpture set / 30 x 40 in
Sculpture base: 9 x 8 in / height: 16.5 in
Carry On, Child! (Into the Creative Void) / Acrylic on canvas with mixed media sculpture / 18 x 24 in
Sculpture base: 6 x 3.5 in / height: 6.5 in
Unto the Next Pages / Acrylic on canvas with mixed media sculpture set / 18 x 24 in
Sculpture: 4 x 4 x 5 in
To further complement the concept of fragments, I included paintings on paper. These paintings were done spontaneously as a miniseries within the whole exhibition.
These works are filled with personal symbolism, which I hope will help me find new ideas, and thereby form another fragment of a new beginning.
Set Free / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 9 x 12 in
Paint Your Truth Outside / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 9 x 12 in
Toward New Blooms / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 9 x 12 in
After Isolation / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 9 x 12 in
The Toymaker / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 9 x 12 in
Musical Encounters / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 11 x 17 in
Companion Connection / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 11 x 17 in
Head Moods for the Day / Acrylic on acid-free paper / 11 x 17 in
About the Artist
Joseph ”Jjawzip” Ingking is a visual artist based in Bohol where he graduated with a Fine Arts degree majoring in Advertising Arts. Jjawzip’s works mostly draw influence and inspiration from lowbrow, pop-surreal, and tropical imageries.
He has joined numerous group shows and art events. As an undergraduate student, he was one of the finalists of the Shell National Arts Competition and represented Bohol in the main curated exhibition of the Visayan Visual Art Conference. His works have also been shortlisted in the GSIS and MADE art competitions.
He was also granted the “Gawad Bagong Biswal” by NCCA. He won the Artist Merit and People’s Choice award in the Don Papa Art Competition 2020. His work was featured in Graphika Manila as the cover art. He also creates art toys from mixed media and found objects and digital illustrations.