{"id":2314,"date":"2026-05-08T10:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccad.upcebu.edu.ph\/?p=2314"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:49:00","slug":"demiurgency-a-up-cebu-fine-arts-studio-arts-thesis-exhibition-by-jasper-villacin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccad.upcebu.edu.ph\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/demiurgency-a-up-cebu-fine-arts-studio-arts-thesis-exhibition-by-jasper-villacin\/","title":{"rendered":"Demiurgency: A UP Cebu Fine Arts &#8211; Studio Arts Thesis Exhibition by Jasper Villacin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Demiurgency explores how social media and our dependence on it act as a contemporary force shaping perception, identity, and reality. Drawing from the concept of the demiurge, a creator or architect of the world, the exhibition parallels this figure with both algorithms and human users, suggesting that we too participate in constructing the environments through which we understand ourselves and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">As an exhibition of cybernetic and phygital art, the works place viewers within liminal spaces: in-between zones where the physical and digital, as well as the real and the simulated, overlap and blur. The &#8220;urgency&#8221; in the title highlights the growing intensity of our dependence on these digital systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">As one of our respected educators, I would be honored to have you join me for the opening reception to be part of this special occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Opening Reception: May 16, 2026 | 4:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Venue: Qube Gallery, Crossroads, Banilad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Exhibit Duration: May 16 \u2013 30, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Each painting in my exhibit includes an augmented reality feature that you can access using the Artivive app. To ensure a smooth and optimal viewing experience, please download the app in advance. You may download the Artivive app here: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">(iOS) <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/artivive\/id1188737494\">https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/artivive\/id1188737494<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">(Android) <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.artivive&amp;pcampaignid=web_share\">https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.artivive&amp;pcampaignid=web_share<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">(Instructions will also be provided during the exhibit.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Demiurgency explores how social media and our dependence on it act as a contemporary force shaping perception, identity, and reality. 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