XOXOXO by Dex Fernandez September 13, 2011 West Galley 48 West Avenue, 1104 Quezon City, Philippines photos by Karra Zina C. Ongoco images via dex fernandez In XOXOXO , Dex Fernandez plays around with images culled from adult magazines, putting a new spin on them by adding layers of mixed media on the repainted images. Thus, he only hints at their original context, turning them into nearly abstract configurations, especially when viewed from a distance. Fernandez is not afraid to say, “Art is porn, and porn is art,” not drawing a line between what is acceptable and what is taboo. To him, both aim to entertain and satisfy the senses. And he hopes viewers will be as open-minded as he is when they see his latest works. More than just polishing his skills, he also sees himself as a “warrior,” fighting to open viewers’ minds to other types of art, particularly the so-called low brow art, in which the standards of fine art does not