Issa, the brand, carries hand drawn art pieces with fixed form and versatile function Multimedia creator Issa Pressman can now add designer to her portfolio, as she releases a collection of must-have wearable art pieces. Issa, the brand, features hand drawn art works as wearable fashion pieces such...
DESTINATION: ART This is a town that gave its name to an entire province in the same way that the municipalities of Cavite and Batangas became the names of their respective provinces. Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso, CCP president and NCCA chairman When people learn I am a native of Bulacan, they...
FYA! This young photographer wants to capture the story behind every person Jebe Gonzalez often finds himself in the middle of action. If he’s not on the mats training Jiu-Jitsu with his Deftac teammates, he says, you’ll find him out on the streets taking photos. Jebe Gonzalez The...
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...
Maxine Syjuco and Jack of None represents the Philippines in the 9th International Video Poetry Festival in Athens MUSIC AND POETRY Jack of None members and siblings A.G., Maxine, and Julian Syjuco; and The Purpose of the Moon cover art by Maxine Syjuco " Maman, nous sommes à la maison (Mom, we...
DESTINATION: ART Arsenio "Nick" J. Lizaso, CCP president and NCCA chairman Last Nov. 24, 2018 B.C. (before Covid-19), I was sitting with ordinary Dabawenyos at the RMC Gymas we were being regaled with another enchanting evening of music by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of...
FYA! Instead of taking criticism as a call to change, Ian kept doing what he liked, until his unique art style was born There is a certain kind of appeal that comes with dark, mysterious art. Some even say that artists are, in general, mysterious. While all artists put this inner sense of mystery...
FYA! This award-winning illustrator is in a league of his own in the world of digital art It has been a while since we featured an artist whose canvas isn’t your usual. Digital art, after all, is a very valid form of art. And while there are many who dabble in this contemporary medium, very few...
FYA! From being disgusted by beehives, this young artist turned her fear into a fascination for bees, which has led her to developing her art Fear, as one iconic Jedi master once put it, leads to anger. But in the case of Angono-born artist Pabsie Martus , her fear led her to discovering her art....
FYA! Get to know this 28-year-old artist who, 10 years since he first started to pursue painting seriously, has since had 27 exhibits How many exhibits can a good artist have over a nine-year period? If the artist is like Joel Chavez , the answer is 27. That's right. This 28-year-old artist, who...
DESTINATION ART Arsenio “Nick” J. Lizaso , NCCA chairman and CCP resident The province of Capiz can be found at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan to the north, Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz is synonymous with its trademark product, the...
Rubio celebrates a golden milestone by staying true to his love for everything Filipino By Dexter R. Matilla Even when he was joining art competitions as a student, Dominic Rubio already knew the feeling of a sold out show. He may not always win first prize but he almost always ends up going home...