Yna Daniela Wison

11 HUMSS A

The Subject Matter

The main figures of the artwork are two people, a copule, having a lover’s quarrel. From
it’s title, “Tampuhan”. The artwork depicts a Filipino man and woman in a living room
appearing to be sulking towards one another or experiencing “tampo” in Tagalog; an occurrence
which commonly stems from misunderstandings in arguments between couples. The subjects are
centered within the frame as it provide emphasis to their predicament. With the man positioned
looking out on the sunset from the balcony and the woman portrayed as focusing her eyes on the
floor, the artist intended to set the painting into an uncommunicative mood.

The Materials

“Tampuhan” is a classic oil on canvas painting. The materials used by the artist
communicated the intended impact of the painting effectively, as the painting left an impression
on the viewer in line with its title, “Tampuhan”, and its intended appeal. The oil on canvas
accordingly conveyed the artist’s targeted effect to the viewer as the latter’s interpretation of the
artwork fits the former’s provided title. The artwork elicited the intended reaction from its
viewers.

The Art Elements/Principles

Color and value are two prominent elements present in the artwork. The increased value
of light colors like yellow contrasted by the shadowing dark colors established the warm mood
of the painting. The artist was also able to manipulate the form of the painting as it was made to
seem portruding from its two-dimensional surface . The painting is also asymmetrical, although
balance was also made apparent in the totality of the work. All in all, the art form is pleasing to
the senses, specifically to the eyes, with its aesthetic appeal and warm effect brought to life by
the art’s and artist’s various use of art elements and principles.