Cebuano artist featured in Holy Week exhibit at Casa Gorordo Museum

The Casa Gorordo Museum in Cebu City, in observance of Holy Week, has opened an exhibit of artwork that reflect the faith, devotion, creativity, and attention to detail by the late artist Rodolfo G. Alix.

The Museum, with the Heritage of Faith Museum, opened a pocket exhibition entitled: Gasa sa Krus (Gift of the Cross): Faith, Love, and Redemption that feature the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on bas relief images of Alix's "Stations of the Cross."

Station VI, Jesus falls under the weight of the cross by the late artist Rodolfo G. Alix. Contributed photo

"Rooted in the house traditions of Casa Gorordo Museum, this mini exhibition features sacred artworks and devotional creations by notable artists inspired by Semana Santa (Holy Week)," according to the statement posted by the Museum.

"It reflects shared expressions of faith and highlights how art can help nurture spiritual understanding and faith education, especially among the youth," it added.

Casa Gorordo, according to their website, is a house museum located in the historic Parian area of Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines.

The museum is owned and managed by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) under its Culture & Heritage focus area.

The house itself was acquired by RAFI from the Gorordo family in 1979 and has been renovated,  enhanced, and opened to the public as a museum in 1983.

The National Historical Institute (now National Historical Commission of the Philippines) has recognized the museum for its historical and social significance conferred the title "National Historical Landmark" in 1991. — BAP, GMA News