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Faculty of Fine Arts

Kuh Del Rosario

2024-2025, Concordia University

A circular, earthen-colored vessel with a shallow, dark interior sits in the center of a gallery space. The interior holds various small, organic-looking objects. Two other sculptures stand on either side: one resembles a hand-knotted net tied to long pole, the other a small stool-like structure with a stick and pink object. Summoning Black Beach, 2023 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Paul Litherland
Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Alexis Bernard.

Kuh Del Rosario is a recent MFA graduate from Concordia University in Sculpture and Ceramics, supported by The Peter N. Thomson Family Graduate Scholarship. As a Filipino-Canadian, Del Rosario works with and through materials to explore her hyphenated identity, relating to place/land and transformation over time.

Del Rosario founded and operated Elmo’s House Artist Residency in Batan, Aklan, Philippines, and participated in VIVA EXCON 2018 Biennial in Capiz, Philippines. She guest curated the group exhibition Tuloy Tawid at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie and recently participated in the Brucebo Summer Fine Art Residency (Gotland, Sweden). In the past year, Del Rosario exhibited at SKOL, Centre Clark, Maison de la Culture NDG, Stewart Hall Art Gallery, Port Loggia Gallery NSCAD, Gallery C103 UWinnipeg and Galerie Nicolas Robert.

Kuh Del Rosario is a recipient of the 2023-2026 Montreal Studio program at Fonderie Darling.

See more of Kuh Del Rosario's work

The trianglular sculpture composed sticks, yarn and colourful threads. The sculpture also includes a textured, golden-brown element and a purple, mesh-like material. Displayed on a white wall, the sculpture's shadow is cast behind it. IBIG (SABIHIN) BAGAY / MEAN FOR SOMETHING / QUELQUE CHOSE D’OUTIL, 2023 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Guy L'Heureux
A square artwork with a textured surface is displayed against a dark gray background. The artwork features abstract figures in various colors and textures, creating a dynamic and layered composition. A thin, colorful ribbon hangs from the top left corner, and a small, rectangular object is attached to the top right. DUST SWELLS THE PLAINS, 2022 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Paul Litherland
A small, sculptural object sits on a low, textured stand against a light gray background. The sculpture features a tall, slender tower made of various materials and colors, including yellow, gray, and brown. The top piece of the tower resembles a twisted corkscrew that is bent. MALAMBING SA MGA PATAY / TENDER TO THE DEAD / TENDRE AUX MORTS, 2022 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Paul Litherland
A sculptural object sits on a low, earthen-colored pedestal against a gray background. The sculpture features two fragmented, book-like forms with textured surfaces and various colors, including white, brown, pink, and blue. The forms lean against each other, casting shadows on itself. DÉTECTER NG KAPWA, 2023 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Paul Litherland
A wide shot of a gallery space with white walls and a light gray floor features several sculptural objects. The sculptures vary in size and material, including wood, metal, and ceramic. They are placed at different points around the room, creating a sense of space and distance. SUMMONING BLACK BEACH, 2023 by Kuh Del Rosario
A small, whimsical sculpture stands on a circular, textured base against a light gray background. The sculpture features a rough, table-like structure with a tall, slender stick protruding from it. The stick is adorned with a small, pink object and thin, wire-like elements. FANTÔME NA PLASTIK, 2023 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Paul Litherland
A dimly lit gallery space with dark gray walls and a polished wooden floor features multiple artworks. Two square, textured artworks hang on the wall, one to the left and one to the right. A third, smaller artwork sits on the floor to the left, leaning against the wall. Spotlights on each piece create dramatic shadows LE PRÉSENT, MODES D’EMPLOI, 2022 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Paul Litherland
A sculptural aquarium-like piece features a clear box containing rocks, as if they were suspended in water. A plant-like stem stands abover the surface. The sculpture's legs and base have a rough, textured surface with brown and gold tones, suggesting corrosion. DOBLE PANGANIB / STUNT DOUBLE / DOUBLE CASQUETTE, 2022-24 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Guy L'Heureux
The base of the sculpture is an irregular puddle shape in three distinct textured sections in brown, white, and red. Three sculptural elements complete the composition: a tall, textured structure resembling a sign with colorful details, a smaller, table-like structure, and irregular tower, or obelisk. MALIIT NA ILOG PARA SA PAG-UWI 1/ PUDDLES FOR HOMING 1/ FLAQUES D’EAU POUR LE RETOUR 1, 2022-23 by Kuh Del Rosario. Photo: Guy L'Heureux
A close-up detail of a textured sculpture resembling a step or stool sits on white sand. Layered materials result in a textured, or corroded surface in shades of white, brown, gray, and yellow. Detail of MALIIT NA ILOG PARA SA PAG-UWI 2/ PUDDLES FOR HOMING 2/ FLAQUES D’EAU POUR LE RETOUR 2, 2022-23 by Kud Del Rosario
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