The graduating students of the Fine Arts – Studio Arts Program of the College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD) officially open the first batch of their solo thesis exhibitions this May 2026.
Carrying the collective identity “Akuliktib,” the graduating batch presents a diverse lineup of exhibitions that explore personal narratives, contemporary realities, memory, identity, experimentation, and artistic expression through various media and forms. The month-long series highlights the culmination of years of creative research, studio practice, and artistic development from the graduating Studio Arts seniors.
The exhibitions invite students, faculty, artists, and the wider public to experience the works and creative visions of the artists through individually mounted thesis exhibits.
Exhibition Schedule
May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Gin-Halinan by JM Valenciano
KUNGPUSILONTIKAAA by KOMPOZTIKA
May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
amuma by Annalyn Labra
May 11, 2026 (Monday)
ARIYA by Candy Regine Casinillo
Lim-aw by April Maureen Burcila
Black Box by Josephine Marie Gentallan
afterhOURS by Ehd Aiken Calaguas
May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
RAMIBOI by COSMO
remnants by Phil Angelo Sevilla
May 15, 2026 (Friday)
imminent/immanent by Giela Ann Delleva
May 16, 2026 (Saturday)
Demiurgency by Jasper Villacin
As the first half of the thesis exhibition series unfolds, Akuliktib continues to showcase the creativity, individuality, and artistic rigor of UP Cebu’s emerging artists. More exhibitions from the graduating batch are expected to follow in the coming weeks as part of the second batch of thesis exhibits this May.
The UP Cebu community and the public are encouraged to support the graduating artists by visiting the exhibitions and engaging with the works on display.
