Exhibits and galleries to check out this Museums and Art Galleries Month
ONGOING: Tarlac Art Fair
WHERE: Diwa ng Tarlac, Tarlac City | Art Lounge Manila Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
“Diwa Ng Tarlac” reopens to the public in celebration of the second Tarlac Art Fair. The success of the Tarlac Art Fair in 2021 has encouraged over 100 artists and photographers from different towns around Tarlac to create art and exhibit them. Their jaw-dropping artwork will surely attract everyone to roam around the museum.
Tarlac Governor Susan Yap, the Tarlac Provincial Tourism Office, and NCCA officials were the ones who led the opening ceremony on Oct. 5.
Last Oct. 8, winners of the Tarlac National Art Competition, Tarlac artists, and fashion designers opened “Igniting Potentials,” their first exhibit at Art Lounge Manila Podium. On Oct. 15, Tarlac Province will host the first Central Luzon Art Fair, which will be held at Bulwagang Kanlahi in Tarlac City.
They are also celebrating Museums and Art Galleries Month this October and NCCA National chose Tarlac province as a jump-off point for the celebration.
The second Tarlac Art Fair runs until Oct. 31, 2022.
ONGOING: ‘Wave Cadenza’
WHERE: Galerie Joaquin Rockwell, R3 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati
Energetic, variable, and masterful, Edwin Wilwayco’s “Wave Cadenza “is another poetic chapter within his formidable series of abstract images inspired by and evoking musical structure. In this suite of dynamic paintings, the artist engages the viewer in the compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791).
In “Wave Cadenza,” Wilwayco achieves the visual physicality of Mozart’s grand and luscious musical theatrics, flourishes, and diversity of sound architecture: the wavelike movements, layering of curves, counter-curves, dissymmetry, and repetition of high and low expressions. and, as is natural for Wilwayco, the strong play of bold, vibrant, and powerful color arrangements delivers profound emotive viewer satisfaction. The various applications of paint mannerism provide a visual representation of the many instruments of the Ancien Regime, Classical and Rococo periods: harpsichord, violins, violas, cello, flute, and the newly developing fortepiano, which allowed the loud-soft tones.
“Wave Cadenza” runs until Oct. 22, 2022.
UPCOMING: ‘Love Beyond Words’
WHERE: 3rd Level of SMX Convention Center, SM Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
“Love Beyond Words” is Kenneth Montegrande’s 16th solo exhibition, and it is the culmination of a year-long celebration of his first decade in the visual arts. Tracing his encounter with abstract art a decade ago as a media strategist, Montegrande recalls seeing the paintings of Pancho Piano, Al Perez, Nemi Miranda, and other artists at an Intramuros Administration event he was handling; and having the immediate urge to paint as soon as he went home. Compelled, he painted his first works upon reaching home despite his lack of exposure and training.
The artist recognizes the role of his relationship with God. In the many tribulations he has faced, faith was a constant; as well as in his achievements, which he attributes as blessings. Montegrande’s role as an artist is affirmed not only as an expression of his inner person but as an outward responsibility to his family and those who rely on him, as well as fellow artists, particularly those who are just starting, as well as to the less fortunate. As with previous exhibitions, he intends to once again share a percentage of his earnings from this exhibition with a fishing community that he has been acquainted with, finding that their simple way of life and their attitude to work and to people, in general, are worth supporting.
“Love Beyond Words” will be on view from Oct. 19 to 23, 2022.
ONGOING: ‘Liberation: War and Hope’
WHERE: 2F Ayala Museum, Greenbelt Park, Makati Avenue, corner Dela Rosa Street, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
Now on its final week, “Liberation: War and Hope” traces a journey of renewal, moving from the devastation of war to hope and eventual normalcy, and celebrating Philippine independence after centuries of struggle against conquerors.
Curation for this exhibition is by WWII historian Ricardo T. Jose, design by Trina and Ruben Flores of Rubbertree Design Studio, text and research by Sofia Santiago and John Labella, diorama windows by Mel Silvestre and Desi Reyes, 360 video experience by I AM Cardboard Philippines, and the mini-documentary by Frames Per Story.
Overall project direction by Suzanne Yupangco; additional research support by Louisa Marquez, Marianne Bugnosen, and Cecil Ayson; graphic design and marketing support by Rubbertree Design Studio, Jo Ann Gando, Krysten Tan, Jezelle Ong, and Raven Esperanza; and exhibition support by Andre Angeles and Monica Tiosejo.
This project is supported by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines with Manila Bulletin as its official media partner.
“Liberation: War and Hope” runs until Oct. 23, 2022.
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