Gallery News
‘Eternal Damn Nation’ at Manila Contemporary
MANILA, Philippines - Anting-Anting members Wilfredo Alicdan, Jose Julio Austria, Lawrence Borsoto, Alfredo Esquillo Jr., Emmanuel Garibay, Magdiwang Jardiniano, Joseph Lofranco, Rosario Sanchez, Chriseo Sipat, Christian Tamondong and Clairelynn Uy welcome (or perhaps forebode) the 2010 elections in “Eternal Damn Nation,” on view at Manila Contemporary, Whitespace, 2314 Pasong Tamo Ext., Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City.
The show is the last leg of their three-part exhibition of heaven, earth and hell.
For details, call 844-7328 or e-mail s.perez@gmail.com.
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Soler at Mo_Space
Soler puts his brushes aside and takes up the camera for his exhibition, “Photo-graphs,” on view until May 30 at Mo_Space, third floor, MOs Design Bldg., Bonifacio High Street, Global City Taguig.
The artist presents a series of photographs that features everyday pedestrian scenery and breathes new life to the otherwise mundane facades that we often take for granted. At first glance, they seem to merely focus on the study of random forms and surfaces textures, repeating lines, shapes and colors. In the urban geometry, the photographs acquire an abstracted flatness. Yet from his fragmentary frames of nameless streets, we encounter the familiar alongside the alien, the strange and the new.
For information, call 856-2748 extension 2 or 3, SM 0915-3240061, e-mail exhibitions@mo-space.net, or visit www.mo-space.net.
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Riel Hilario at Art Informal
Riel Jaramillo Hilario presents “Baro/Balasang,” an exhibit of wood sculptures on the theme of the Eternal Child at Art Informal starting April 29.
The title is Ilocano for boy/girl and the show collectively refers to the artist’s take on the archetype of the Puer Aeternus and Puella Aeterna — the Eternal Child of Jungian psychology.
For the artist the archetype is an operative part of the psyche that contains a complex of ideas and feelings that pertain to the essence of childhood: innocence, pure freedom and unbounded consciousness sans the confinements of the idea of self.
The show is on view until May 16. For information, call 725-8518, visit www.artinformal.com or.
Art Informal is at 277 Connecticut St. East Greenhills Mandaluyong City.
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Christina Quisumbing Ramilo in ‘ARTiculation’
The second episode of Visual Pond’s new series on contemporary artists from the Philippines features Christina Quisumbing Ramilo. A graduate of University of the Philippines and New York University, Ramilo’s art has in recent years shifted from drawing and painting to sculpture and installation using found objects.
Created and produced by Visual Pond, ARTiculation is the only series of its kind locally.
Consisting of 10 videos released online throughout the year, each episode features an artist talking about his/her body of work such as themes, influences and motivations.
The series, shot and edited with a low budget, aims to be a critical and easily accessible resource for curators, writers, students, academics and anyone who wants to learn more about contemporary artists from the Philippines. A catalogue featuring the 10 artists will be made available at the end of the year.
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‘Gallery Collection’ at Big & Small Art Gallery
On view at Big & Small Art Gallery is “Gallery Collection,” featuring the works of Olan Ventura.
Big & Small Art Gallery is at the fourth floor of SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
For information, call Chubs Vicente at 566-2640, 401-0639, SMS 0917-84826921, or e-mail address, tubbyph@yahoo.com.
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Norlie Meimban at Lolo Dads Brasserie
Norlie Meimban mounts “Abstract 2 Figures,” on view until June 30 at Lolo Dads Brasserie, 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. For information, call 813-6750 or visit www.lolodadsbrasserie.com.
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Benji Belgica at Ricco-Renzo Galleries
Benji Belgica presents recent works in “Hem of Eternity,” on view until May 16 at Ricco-Renzo Galleries, ground floor, LRI Design Plaza, 210 N. Garcia St. (formerly Reposo), Bel Air II, Makati City.
For information, visit www.riccorenzo.com, or call 898-2545.
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Bobby Nuestro at Galerie Anna
Bobby Nuestro discusses the term “Cultural Practice” on his recent exhibition of paintings on view until May 5 at Galerie Anna, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
As the former head of the painting department of Philippine Women’s University, his alma mater, Nuestro’s concern is to create a concrete investigation of paintings as a cultural practice.
For information, call 470-2511, 567-9483, e-mail galerie_anna_megamall@yahoo.com, or visit www.galerieanna.com.
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‘Signos: Signs, Streams and Signals’ at Galerie Anna
Galerie Anna co-presents with Slash/Art artists’ initiatives the group exhibit “Signos: Signs, Streams and Signals” featuring new works in various media by Con Cabrera, Buen Calubayan, Joey Cobcobo, Marika B. Constantino, Don Djerassi Dalmacio, Karen Ocampo Flores, Lotsu Manes, Emil Mercado, J Pacena II, Mervin Pimentel, Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, Iggy Rodriguez, Kirby Roxas, Don M. Salubayba, Mark Salvatus, Art Sanchez, Mimi Tecson, Teta Tulay, Wesley Valenzuela and Kalye Collective (Dennis Atienza, Robert Besana, Alvin Cristobal, Alfredo Esquillo, Kirby Roxas and Archie Ruga). “Signos” also features live art performances by Jef Carnay, Kaye O’Yek and Jepren Solis on opening night.
“Signos” signifies portents and omens: images and manifestations of what is to come. What could take place as one may imagine or wish for through symbols of specific constructs. On the brink of passage, or stasis, these are signs that could just be telling us what to think, what to do, and where to go.
For information, call 470-2511, 567-9483, e-mail galerie_anna_megamall @yahoo.com, or visit www.galerieanna.com.
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Pandy Aviado, Steve Santos and Cid Reyes in simultaneous solo shows at West Gallery
Pandy Aviado mounts “Pictures at the Exhibition (Homage to Mussorgsky),” which opens tomorrow at the Gallery 2 or West Gallery.
Aviado presents artworks that were refined over time with layers and layers of paint. The title of the exhibit is based on the musical piece Aviado was listening to while working on the said artworks. “Most of the images are from my works in the ’80s and ’90s. The initial image is a print from an etching. Through the years, I paint over them until they end up as a painting,” explains Aviado.
The result is a collection that is meant to be seen primarily in an assemblage or in an intimate space of a collector. Having done a similar exhibit at Utterly Gallery in Singapore two years ago, Aviado noted the big impact of seeing the works assembled together.
At Gallery 1, Steve Santos veers away from focusing on a singular subject or concept, opting to concentrate his creative energy on urban landscapes in acrylic. Santos’ show titled “Recent Works” opens tomorrow
And at Gallery 3, Cid Reyes showcases his recent abstract paintings with the collective title “Radiance,” which opens tomorrows. Reyes explores the interaction between light and a highly activated surface.
All shows are on view until May 22. West Gallery is at Mary Santos Artcade, 48 West Ave., Quezon City. For inquiries. Call 411-0336 or 411-9221, or visit www.westgallery.org.
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Oca Villamiel at The Crucible
Oca Villamiel mounts “Mourning Glory,” which opens tomorrow, 6 p.m., at The Crucible Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City. The show is on view until May 9. For information, call 635-6061.
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‘Art for Hope’ at The Medical City
Gus Albor, Nunelucio Alvarado, Jojo Austria, Aaron Bautista, Jet Bernal, Ferdinand Cacnio, Xander Calceta, Via Castro, Choei, Camille dela Rosa, Abi Dionisio, Romulo Galicano, Manny Garibay, Grandier, Joey Ibay, Jemina, Michelle Lim, Lindslee, Joseph Lofranco, Milmar Onal, Vincent Padilla, Sam Penaso, Fred Ramirez, Eghai Roxas, CJ Tañedo, Jose Tence Ruiz, Christian Tamondong, Valen, and Roy Veneracion are the featured artists in the fundraising show titled “Art for Hope,” which opens today, 6 p.m., at the podium lobby of The Medical City. The show is on view until May 7. For information, call or SMS Malou at 0917-7687879, e-mail enttmc@yahoo.com, or visit The Medical City, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City (635-6789 local 6250).
