“TAAW”

In this powerful and moving exhibition, the BAGI Bolinao Artist Group brings “Taaw” to life—a Binobolinao word that speaks of the sea’s vastness, mystery, and deep significance. In Tagalog, “Taaw” is known as “karagatan” or “dagat”, but its meaning runs deeper. It represents not just water, but also history, identity, and the lifeblood of coastal communities.

Through brushstrokes, textures, and found materials, each artwork becomes a vessel—sailing through waves of memory, culture, and the invisible forces that shape life in Bolinao. The ocean is not just a backdrop here. It is the beginning, the witness, and the voice. From peaceful blues to stormy grays, from generous abundance to quiet warnings, “Taaw” is both sanctuary and storyteller.

This exhibit invites you to hear the sea’s call through the eyes and hands of local artists whose lives are deeply tied to its rhythms. Let these works draw you into the profound connection between people and place, between heritage and environment, between art and the sea.