Carlo Tanseco Unveils "The Anthropometric Man" Exhibition in Makati

Art Cube is set to launch "The Anthropometric Man," the 11th solo exhibition by celebrated multimedia artist Carlo Tanseco, opening on October 4, 2025, in Makati City. This new collection advances Tanseco’s continued investigation into the intersection of form, design, and human expression.

In this latest series, Tanseco draws inspiration from anthropometry—the precise study of human body measurement and proportion. Leveraging his architectural background, he transforms anthropometry from a purely scientific practice into a creative framework that centers balance and proportion within his artistic language.

For the artist, anthropometry is deeply personal as it was his introductory gateway into architectural education, where the human form is regarded as both the genesis and ultimate user of design. This perspective infuses his work with a humanistic dimension, emphasizing proportion not just as a technical exercise but as a core element of his creative exploration.

Known for his fascination with patterns, order, and symmetry, Tanseco’s work simultaneously challenges these principles. His pieces traverse a dynamic space between meticulous structure and purposeful disruption, allowing precision to yield subtly to spontaneity, and uniformity to give way to individuality—while maintaining reverence for the human figure.

The exhibition revisits mythological icons including Icarus and Narcissus, emblematic of ambition and beauty, integrating them within his distinctive proportional motifs and layered patterns. Additionally, the artist pays homage to Siargao—a beloved island and personal sanctuary—fusing its landscapes and spirit into his discourse on form. Works such as his yin and yang-inspired pieces manifest a powerful expression of duality and balance, weaving a narrative that connects mythology, place, and memory.

A defining feature of this new body of work is Tanseco's use of multi-dimensional canvases that extend beyond traditional flat surfaces into sculptural forms. These three-dimensional, layered artworks maintain his signature symmetrical patterns and intricate detailing, reinforcing continuity with his established aesthetic while expanding the boundaries of his creative practice.

Throughout his career, Tanseco’s exhibitions have charted an introspective journey. His debut solo show, "Juxtaposed: Between Order and Complexity" (2021), revealed his trademark style of precise grids disrupted by complexity, featuring mythological and cultural icons. Subsequent shows like "Alias Elias" and "Panapanahon-Paraparaan" offered visual reinterpretations of national hero José Rizal, while "Ex Libris" (2022) reflected on classic literature through symbolic imagery and patterning. More recent exhibitions such as "Lupang Hinirang" (2023) explored Filipino identity via the national anthem, and "Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto" (2022) alongside "Waka Waka" (2023) delved into childhood nostalgia with anime and video game references.

In his latest shows, "Canned Thoughts" (2024) and "Sari-Sari Sabi-Sabi" (2025), Tanseco transformed everyday Filipino consumer goods into artistic canvases, invoking themes of memory, identity, and humor—earning viral acclaim for their innovation and cultural resonance.

"The Anthropometric Man" represents the next evolution in Tanseco’s oeuvre, turning inward to explore the human body’s proportions and introducing three-dimensional elements that elevate his ongoing dialogue between order and disruption, personal memory, and cultural meaning.

Selected Works from "The Anthropometric Man" (2025):

• Anthropometric Man: Dusk and Dawn — Acrylic on 3D Multi-Layered Canvas with Metal Screws, 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches

• Anthropometric Man: Icarus — Acrylic on 3D Multi-Layered Canvas with Metal Screws, 37 x 40 x 2 inches

• Anthropometric Man: Surfer 2 — Acrylic on 3D Multi-Layered Canvas with Metal Screws, 30 x 38 x 1.5 inches

• Anthropometric Man: Walk (Right) — Acrylic on 3D Multi-Layered Canvas with Metal Screws, 36 x 26 x 2 inches