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...
The art of attracting attention ARTIST AT WORK Paulo Vinluan Paulo Vinluan ’s life is built around art. Nestor , his father, and Liv , his sister, are both artists, as well as his late mother, who had practiced weaving and interior design. At an early age, Paulo was already exposed to the concept...
With the advent of online auctions, more young people are now bidding for art pieces For six months now, most of us have been staying indoors, turning our homes into company offices and, for some, into school classrooms. While this setup is necessary, it might not be healthy for everybody, as...
Sonder Evennys Agustin talks about his room’s Japanese-inspired extreme makeover and the importance of bringing art into our lives Spending his days and nights indoors due to the health crisis is not the experience 22-year-old Sonder Evennys Agustin thought he was going to have after graduating...
Going through some of the much-anticipated pieces to be presented in the famous annual sale Who would be the new owners of the unflinching Yasmin Ching portraits? Or the serene Romulo Galicano landscapes? Or the vigorous compositions of National Artist José Joya ? The finest Filipino artworks and...
Wala Lang AS LOVELY AS A TREE Pinto Arboretum, Antipolo Ask someone to name some trees and the answer might be, “narra, coconut, pine tree … … ano pa nga ba —banana?” PWH chops down whatever stands in the way of road widening. Trees are truncated to protect Meralco and PLDT...
In this world of chaos, the ‘zirkular’ strokes of Art Zamora bring ease ART OF KINDNESS Filipino painter Art Zamora is an industry saint On Jan. 7, 2002, the City of San Francisco celebrated “Art Zamora Day,” in honor of New Jersey-based Filipino painter Art Zamora who “has fostered...
From Corona Lisa , The Barter to Van Gogh , designer Jobert Cristobal brings color and fun to dark coronavirus days With the closure of galleries, cancellation of crowded shows and exhibits, artists continue to struggle to find avenues to showcase their works in the midst of the ongoing...
The capital city is reborn through art The new heroes and Manila The year 2020 has been a total mess. Be that as it may, last month ended on a good note at least for the city of Manila. The City of Our Affections has a specific memory, a conscience, a scourge even, and it is now in a state of...
As Covid-19 reshapes digital content creation, Kate Adajar shapes her way back into visual arts If there’s one good thing the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to our lives, it has given us time to take pause, reflect, and find new hobbies while in the middle of isolation. Some have turned into being...
A relief from anxiety. By Terrence Repelente Expanse, acrylic on canvas, 48" x 144" x 2" In his 20 years as an artist, Rico Lascano has explored all possible genres, techniques, and materials. But like a giant river with vast currents that eventually finds itself flowing toward an ocean, Rico’s...
