Pansinin Mo Ako
signed and dated 2007 (lower right)
oil on canvas
30” x 24” (76 cm x 59 cm)

In visualizing the socio-religious allegory of this work, Torres combines symbolism with contemporary scenes as a way of making a deeper message understandable. The parodied human scenario of unlikely characters is somewhat relieved by the presence of the unconventional Christ on the cross. A consummate story-teller with his strong visual narratives, there is brittle charm in his works, and wit in the scenes he deftly recreates on his large canvases.

Aside from historical paintings, he has also done works that struck closer to home. “Some of my works are more intimate. It is like the circus is in town and you are watching strangers acting out their roles in the carnival” he says of his strong satirical artworks featuring the vaudevillian ironies of Philippine life with its gritty characters. The unconventional crucified “Christ” adds a surreal note.