Titled Dahon, an exhibition of acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Mike (Mitu) Tupas, continues until December 13 at the Culture Club Gallery in Central, Hong Kong. A drummer, craftsman, performer, cultural worker, educator and visual artist rolled into one, Tupas has good hands and a creative mind. He produces paintings, sculptures, crafts and musical instruments sought-after by art enthusiasts and fellow musicians.

“I’ve wanted to show my paintings in Hong Kong since spending four years working at its Disneyland,” Tupas said. “Since then, I could devote time to my paintings. I’ve been inspired to put together the different colors and shapes of leaves.

“We are only humble leaves attached to a mighty tree. Each piece gives me a different energy for the next one, to discover the next composition of colors and shapes and its value to our emotions.”

Culture Club Gallery
Central, Hong Kong

(December 10, 2009)


Artist Mike Tupas takes inspiration
from different leafy colors and shapes.

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