CAVITE – An artwork inspired by overcoming life’s challenges won first place at the National Sculpture Competition hosted by the local government unit of Cavite City and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on Monday, Sept. 26. Mayor Denver Chua, NCCA representatives, and...
Casa Bella hosts a limited-run exhibit that bends space and time—and exposes everything in between Art and furniture design collide in this latest exhibit by contemporary sculptor Jinggoy Buensuceso. The show is part of Casa Bella Home and Living’s anniversary celebration and is held at the...
Amid uncertainty, new sculptures on EDSA celebrate the potential of Filipino youth GIVE HOPE; BREED HEROES Jefrë's sculptures, Bayani leaning on DD Meridian Park, and Pag-asa looking down on onlookers and passersby, photo by AJ Despi (Cover Design by Jules Vivas) “The youth is the hope of our...
The Manila Bang explores this Ferdinand Cacnio’s experiment with movement “My artworks are my diaries. I don’t want to be confined. I love nature. Even if I’m alone, I find time to explore. Because of the pandemic, I decided to move my workshop to Tanay. My place is surrounded by trees,”...
They say you’ve never seen Bohol if you haven't visited the Chocolate Hills, sighted the endangered tarsiers, dipped on its pristine beaches, dined on the floating restaurant on Loboc river, witnessed the swarm of fireflies at Abatan river, and prayed in one of its centuries-old churches. But...
These new artists are MADE GRAND AWARDEE, PAINTING Between Heaven And Earth , acrylic on canvas, by Ariosto Dale Balagtas The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) recognized this year’s Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) awardees through a virtual awarding ceremony and exhibit opening on...
A few weeks ago, a giant outdoor statue made of steel was unveiled in front of SM Megamall. Now, it is a sight to behold for both pedestrians and motorists passing along EDSA. Soon, two giant steel sculptures will welcome motorists as they enter the central business district in Pasay. In this age...
One protracted afternoon spent at SM Megamall turned out to be one of the more enjoyable and illuminating afternoons of the month. I think "long" only in the sense that it was two events in a row -- one celebrating a new towering edifice, the Mega Tower; and the second, the unveiling of the Jefrë...
Award-winning Filipino-American public artist Jefrë’s mammoth figural statue rises at SM Megamall as a reminder of the value of the hours and minutes of our lives HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT The 40-foot-tall Time Sculpture still covered before the official unveiling on July 29 (Photo courtesy of...
The ‘Heart to Heart’ is planned to be finished by Valentine's day 2022 Jefrë and the design concept for ‘Heart to Heart’ World renowned Fil-Am public artist Jefrë is set to bring hearts aflutter next year with his upcoming work that is said to be the tallest heart sculpture in the world...
Calling all Filipino artists! The pandemic may impose numerous restrictions for health and safety concerns, but it is not strong enough to stop Filipinos from being creative. That is what The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) wants to celebrate with the launch of the 2021 edition of Metrobank Art...
In Baguio City, ‘There’s Still Life’ WEAVING THE FUTURE Local weaver Katherine Domigyay in a live textile weaving act at the Sunshine Park as part of Art in the Park: There Is Still Life exhibition Fresh air. Breathtaking views. Colorful culture and deep, mystical experiences. These are just...
