The exhibit “SIKLAB: Mga Dibuhò, Musika, at Makata” at Museo De La Salle officially concluded, marking the end of a three-month showcase that brought together art, poetry, and music in a powerful exploration of truth and human experience.
Mounted through the collaboration of Alitaptap Recreational Hub Artist Cavite and the Cavite Creative Community, the exhibit served as a platform for artists to express deeply personal narratives, translating emotions, memories, and lived realities into visual and creative forms.
To formally close the exhibit, an artist talk was held featuring participating artists Dennis delos Santos, Melbourne Aquino, Alvin Cristobal, and Adrian Jay Manuel. During the session, they shared insights into their works, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the intentions, inspirations, and truths behind each piece.
Throughout its run, “Siklab” invited viewers not only to observe but to feel—to confront truths often left unspoken and to find meaning in the intersection of art and identity. Each piece became a spark, illuminating stories that resonate beyond the gallery space.
While the exhibit doors have closed, its message lingers. As shared during the talk, truth begins from within—an idea that continues to echo through the works left behind. In this sense, “Siklab” does not simply end; it carries forward as a quiet but persistent flame, urging reflection, expression, and awareness in both the individual and the community.
