Crist Espiritu’s quantum paranoia at Pocket Universe

MANILA, Philippines - Crist Espiritu holds his fifth one-man show, “This Quantum Madness,” which is on view until July 27 at Pocket Universe, second floor, SaGuijo Cafe+Bar, Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.

The show features the latest artworks from Espiritu’s ongoing series called “Quantum Paranoia,” a series of drawings, paintings, photos, videos, and street art pieces, which the artist started producing late 2011. The series mainly evolves around the recent findings in quantum mechanics and the philosophical implications they have on what it means to be human.

“I have always believed that artists should create artworks, which discuss what it means to be human,” explains Espiritu when asked why he chose quantum mechanics as an inspiration for his recent works. “What better place to start than at the realm of the ‘particles’ we are made of? And I love science because it encourages doubt. Doubt is humble. There is too much vanity and so little critical thinking these days (even in art). I want to make a show that encourages critical thinking.”

On July 16, there will be a musical event also dubbed as “Quantum Paranoia” at SaGuio. Featured performers are Turbo Goth, The Black Vomits, Finger Smith, The Skwats, Steady Machine and Dead City Radio.

For inquiries, call or SMS 0906-4917011.