‘MacGuffin Untold’: The Art of the In-Between
In cinema, a MacGuffin is a plot device—an object or a goal—that exists solely to set the story in motion. It is often a detail irrelevant in itself, yet essential to the journey.
For the artist, the “MacGuffin” is the quiet, daily ritual: the discarded sketches, the shifting light in a studio, or the moment of frustration that forces a sudden change in direction.
People often get caught up in the fast-paced rhythm of life, overlooking minute details; yet these details are the silent architects of narratives. “MacGuffin Untold” is an art exhibition dedicated to the “in-between” moments—fragments that seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of things but are instrumental in moving a creator from one point to the next.
Behind the exhibit is Plastiq Zoo, a thriving ecosystem where art and community collide—born of a shared lineage at University of the Philippines Diliman, covering diverse disciplines, such as illustration, advertising, painting, toy design and sculpture.
“MacGuffin Untold” will feature the works of Joven Alcala, Nubbin Beldia, Mike D’Arkangel, Erwin Teves-Pascual, Jan Calleja, Candice Arellano, Pam Liban-Sarmiento, and Gelo Bato.
The show will be held at Gallery 119 in Sikatuna, Quezon City, from May 9 to May 31.
