ARTIST AT WORK Cid Reyes “The virus made me do it,” Cid Reyes jokingly says when asked about what sparked the idea behind his ongoing show, “Rhumba: Geometry in Motion,” at the Galerya Amalia. “But seriously, the long pandemic lockdown, the sudden shutdown of the reality we are all used...
How Cartellino bridges an important gap in today’s art world Everyone enjoys art. Or at least, most people do. Many, however, view it from a distance that goes beyond just the physical, which has been aggravated by today’s circumstances, when most art spaces and galleries have been closed from...
ArtLounge Manila’s "Point Counterpoint" exhibit features Perfecto Palero , Stella Schapero, and Jo Uygongco , three artists with their own distinct style of manipulating paint. In these trying times, painting calms the nerves and the three have come together to use their artwork for one purpose:...
ARTIST AT WORK: The recent works of Isidro and Lebajo What does it mean to be iconic? In the field of visual arts, some might say it means having a prolific career that spans over 50 years, having numerous awards and recognitions under your belt, being known for a distinct style, mounting hundreds...
DESTINATION: ART Aresonio “Nick” Lizaso, NCCA Chairman and CCP President Last year in February, I brought the CCP’s Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra to Bacolod City for a two-day free public concert for Bacolodnons at the request of Mayor Evelio Leonardia , who initiated the project. As I...
Frontliners and superheroes in a stunning, timely exhibit by Juanito Torres Philippine history is replete with stories of valor and courage, with a hero defending the honor of his family, village, nation and countrymen. A country often builds its identity on the backs of the narratives it...
Artists Jaime Gubaton and Anna Bautista channel positivity and consumerism in a pandemic-stricken world in their art. ONGOING: ‘Chaos and Awe’ VENUE: Altro Mondo Creative Space, 1159, Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati City “Chaos and Awe” was born from artist Jaime Gubaton’s...
SM City Baguio empowers local artists and craftsmen through different programs and initiatives Local artists and craftsmen across the country are among those who are badly hit by the pandemic. And to help them, SM City Baguio kicks off its “Adivay: Celebrating Culture & Heritage” program....
DESTINATION: ART Arsenio "Nick" J. Lizaso This is my debut as a columnist in this esteemed publication. I am grateful to our section editor for giving me this weekly platform to give voice to my life-long passion for culture and the arts. In my columns, I will be talking about our country’s...
A colorful project that aims to help Filipino artists promote their masterpieces online Topical medication has long been a part of Filipino culture. But if you think that its appeal is only limited for those who are sick, this box might make you think twice. Greenstone Pharmaceutical, the...
Unearthed , oil on canvas, 2019 At its surface, Randalf Dilla ’s ongoing show at the Art Cube Gallery, “Exquisite Derangements,” seems to celebrate the connection between the artist and his audience. Through meticulously rendered hyper-realistic pieces—a signature of Dilla—the exhibition...
Bullet Dematera opens a world of dreams in his sold-out exhibit Hidden Sanctuary, oil on canvas, 2020 In the shade of the trees at the Nuzen Art Gallery in Tagaytay during the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Ronald “Bullet” Dematera ’s exhibit “Hidden Places,” which was presented both...
