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'Empower Her Palette' exhibit highlights Women's Month celebration

Published Mar 26, 2024 03:25 am
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Senator Grace Poe, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel, SPARK! Philippines Executive Director Maica Teves, and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan (center, back) pose together with the exhibiting artists of 'Empower Her Palette' including Kim Lim, Anna Santos, Ces Eugenio, Raena Abella, Aina Valencia, Sandra Palomar, Amelie Beral, Roxanne Ricohermoso, Ping Salvador, Seya Martillana, and Jessa Almirol.

In celebration of Women's Month, the Embassy of France in the Philippines and Micronesia, in partnership with SPARK! Philippines and SM Podium, recently unveiled "#Women2024: Empower Her Palette," an art showcase featuring a compelling collection of works by 20 Filipina and French artists. The exhibit was held at the Level 2 Atrium of SM Podium.

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Senator Grace Poe is joined by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Embassy of France Ambassador H.E. Marie Fontanel, Spark! Philippines Executive Director Maica Teves, and curator and artist Kim Lim at the ribbon-cutting ceremony 

Leading the opening ceremony were distinguished guests Sen. Grace Poe, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, SPARK! Philippines Executive Director Maica Teves, and curator and artist Kim Lim.

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Senator Grace Poe, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Carol Sy, and the French Embassy’s Cultural Counsellor Marc Piton

"Empower Her Palette" not only aims to spotlight the vibrant and diverse voices of Filipina and French women artists but also provides a platform for their unique stories, perspectives, and experiences. Through this event, the organizers seek to amplify their artistic contributions and advocate for broader recognition and appreciation within the art community.

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French artist Amélie Beral’s ‘The King’

Amb. Marie Fontanel said, "I am delighted to see women artists from our two countries coming together. By welcoming the French artists Sandra Palomar and Amélie Béral, who take us each in their artistic world, we allow these artists of our two countries to exchange and to initiate future collaborations. France and the Philippines are very attached to the dialogue of cultures, to common artistic creations, as has often happened here and in the world."

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Anna Dominique Santos’s  “Unfurling” and Ambassador Marie Fontanel

"At its heart, the exhibition is a powerful showcase of women's creativity, resilience, and their vast potential," said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. "It is our hope that the works on display by Filipina and French artists will spark conversation and action around the journey of all women towards equality and empowerment."

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Ambassador Marie Fontanel converse with Artist Min Dacua  on the latter’s art piece “And Through Things You Are All”

"By showcasing works from both Filipina and French artists, the event has the potential to bridge cultural divides. Shared experiences of resilience, healing, and emotional resonance depicted through art can foster greater empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives, leading to a more connected and understanding global community," explained Maica Teves, executive director of SPARK! Philippines.

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Senator Grace Poe views artist Aina Valencia’s ‘Ng makasagap ng sariwa’
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Philanthropist Carol Sy with artist Roxanne Ricohermoso’s and her work 'Tranquila Y Clara'

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