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Noel’s work embodies the spirit of connectedness and its healing properties on people. As social beings deeply rooted in the need to find joy and fulfilment, connecting with another in the mind, body and spirit creates a sense of enlightenment. The intersecting natural fibres made of cotton; the centre feature in Noel’s sculptures symbolizes how as individual (fibres) we retain our own identity while yet as a collective race we are connected to one another in the bigger scheme of things. In this universe, everyone understands their role – with personal agendas intertwined into the common agenda – in working towards a common goal. Taking this into perspective, the differences in racial, social, cultural and human belief becomes a celebration of diversity rather than a source of conflict – all in the spirit of connectivity.
"Connectedness to oneself brings understanding. Connectedness to family brings joy. Connectedness to community brings belonging. Connectedness to the planet brings awareness."- Noel De Guzman
About Noel De Guzman
An artist living abroad, Noel’s works revolves around the concept of Diasporas and the creation of networks. In his years of travelling to distant countries away from home, Noel was connected with familiar and not-so-familiar faces. This enlightening experience has spurred him to create and bridge those new mental, emotional and creative connections of past, present and future.
Currently based in Hong Kong, Noel is well-travelled and has held exhibitions in Hong Kong, Dubai, Philippines and Singapore. Noel is also the person behind Visual Arts Calendar, an online hub that feature the latest visual arts news and events with a growing presence in Singapore, Manila, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Macau, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei and Hanoi.
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