The Freakshow

Artist Odang’s third solo show titled The Freakshow, held at the Art Underground in Mandaluyong City, presented an imagined circus or “freak show” that trivialized people in power, who are known for their alleged disservice to the public.

The Freakshow was a presentation of grisly interpretations of half-human-half-animal creatures, which highlighted unusual physical features that might disturb or cause unrest.

Art enthusiasts, even just the curious, can’t get enough of Odang’s works as they are always sold out, hence the demand for his works gets higher. He meticulously and painstakingly draws and brushes with graphite and charcoal. The detail and the time he puts into these works on paper can clearly be seen.  

Odang is a self-taught artist, who apprenticed with Rene Cuvos. He graduated with an Information Technology degree majoring in Visual Graphics at Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Information Technology Training Institute in Las Piñas City.

I couldn’t get my hands on a piece from this show but I still treasure the work I got from his first solo show. Let’s just hope he has time to do more of his wonderful works on paper so I (along with a long list of art collectors) could get an Odang artwork soon.

(Art Underground is located at 814 Balagtas Street, Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, call 721-0745.)

Celebrating health & wellness

Capital Care Pharmacy located in Landers Superstore, ArcoVia City.

It’s all about big savings and better care. These and more are what Capital Care Pharmacy is offering to the members of the country’s fastest growing membership shopping establishment, Landers Superstore. The new drug store is to become a health and wellness center for the members of Landers Superstore, which just opened its third branch in ArcoVia City, following the opening of its Alabang West and Cebu branches.

Emmanuel Cuevas, president of CurePro Plus Inc., the company behind Capital Care Pharmacy, cut the ribbon for the opening together with MedExpress Drugstore chief financial officer Jefferson Mendoza and Landers Superstore chief financial officer Francis Reyes. Also present at the event were Southeastasia Retail Inc. president Gwen Lourdes Lim, chairman Lowell Yu and 8990 Holdings chairman emeritus Luis Yu Jr.

Cuevas said, “We believe that caring is not only giving the right medicine; it is actually making sure that people feel and get better. We can’t wait for all Landers Superstore members to experience the kind of care Capital Care has to offer.”

Capital Care offers a wide selection of both generic and branded medicines, vitamins and medical supplies — all at discounted prices. With the opening of the pharmacy, members can conveniently take care of their family’s health and wellness needs every time they visit Landers Superstore.

Visit the new Capital Care Pharmacy at Landers ArcoVia City now!

(For more information, visit landers.ph.)

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