Quiet

Silverlens Gallery invites you to Isa Lorenzo's artist talk, 'QUIET,' this Saturday, November 21 at 3PM. 'QUIET' is a related gallery event of Lorenzo's exhibit, 'RELEASE,' at SLab Gallery's 20Square, made possible by the Japan Foundation and produced during Lorenzo's tenure as Creator-in-Residence at Tokyo Wondersite.

Lorenzo's talk, 'QUIET' will be a slide show of Japan pictures and a talk on immersing oneself in frenetic but controlled energy.

The artist reflects on her time in Japan with an observation on her dwellings:

My room has a window, a window in a block of office buildings. I cannot open it. The window building creaks and my air-conditioning hums constantly.

I can't shut if off.

'QUIET' is free of charge but reservations are required. Please contact Leonore Casuga at 816-0044 or email us at manage@....

Isa Lorenzo's RELEASE will run from November 18 to December 05 at SLab's 20Square and will be shown alongside Rachel Rillo's 'GRAIN' at the Silverlens Gallery across the bridge.

Image: Isa Lorenzo, (left) White, 2009, (right) Black, 2009

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Bakás: Limampung Taon ng Malikhaing Paglilimbag

You are cordially invited to

Bakás: Limampung Taon ng Malikhaing Paglilimbag (Fifty Years of Printmaking)
26 November, Thursday,5 pm
Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery), 3/F
Cultural Center of the Philippines

Presented by the Philippine Association of Printmakers in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts

BAKÁS Traces the Path of Philippine Contemporary Printmaking

The Philippine Association of Printmakers (PAP) celebrates its 40^th Anniversary with Bakás: Limampung Taon ng Malikhaing Paglilimbag (Fifty Years of Printmaking) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The exhibit opens on 26 November, Thursday, 5 pm at the Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery), 3/F Main Theater Building.

The art of fine printmaking has drawn the interest of local artists since the 1950s. But it was not until the 1960s that training was made available to young artists through the efforts of Manuel Rodriguez Sr. In 1969, the PAP was formed with most of his students and himself as founding members.

Printmaking may not attract as many followers as the art of painting but it continues to sustain a constant group of committed practitioners and advocates who have established their reputation in this fine art medium. Through workshops and lectures, PAP members have encouraged veteran and young artists to explore printmaking using traditional and experimental methods. Current PAP officers conceived of this anniversary event to give recognition to artists within and outside the PAP who have supported and promoted its cause.

The exhibit begins with a brief historical overview marking highlights in printmaking practice and the growth of the PAP. The main part focuses on the different printmaking techniques done in the four basic printing methods namely serigraphy, relief, intaglio, and planographic process. In each section works by artists across decades will reveal the range of styles and creativity that can be achieved through technical variations and experimentations.

Selected works from the CCP print collection serves as the core of the exhibition. By itself, it is already a significant gathering of works. Other works are loaned from artists, institutional and private collections. Featured works include those by national artists Vicente Manansala, Cesar Legaspi, Jerry Elizalde Navarro, Arturo Luz and Bencab, and past PAP officials Adiel Arevalo, Ivy Avellana-Cosio, Brenda Fajardo, Imelda Cajipe-Endaya, Romulo Olazo, Pandy Aviado, Fil dela Cruz, and Raul Isidro. The exhibit will also feature artists who are not strictly practitioners in this art form but have incorporated printmaking techniques and concepts with different mediums, e.g., painting and sculpture, thus creating hybrid and mixed media works. These include Roberto Chabet, Gerry Tan, Raymundo Albano, and Fernando Modesto. Altogether, the exhibit will feature over eighty artists representing different periods, generations, and styles.

The opening will be preceded by the book launch of Manuel Rodiguez, Sr.: Into the Threshold at 4 pm in the same venue. Mr. Rodriguez will be among the honored guests during the opening event. This exhibit is organized in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Bakás: Fifty Years of Printmaking will be on view until 30 January 2010.

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Artists In Conversation: Sari and Lyle

Filmmaker Sari Lluch Dalena and painter Lyle Buencamino are two of the featured artists in the exhibitionDeleted Scenes and its collateral activity, Artists in Conversation. The said activity will take place at the Lopez Memorial Museum on November 21, Saturday, 2-4pm. The two artists will have the artists ask each other about their works or comment on the other's works as well as discuss their processes, inspiration, etc.

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Chastity Covers, Phallic Implements, and the Boxer Codex by Ambeth Ocampo

The complete story of the Philippines and the Filipinos remains to be written. Since it is a long and complex story that depends on written records, how do we tackle pre-history? Jose Rizal took up the challenge when he annotated Antonio de Morga's "Sucesos de las islas Filipinas" (1609) and published a new edition in 1890 because he believed that "to know the destiny of a nation, one has to open the book of her past".

Today we have clues into Philippine pre-history from archeological artifacts supplemented by our earliest written records. In an illustrated lecture Ambeth Ocampo will introduce the collections of the Ayala Museum to explore how and why our past has been re-presented in the continuing search for that elusive thing we call national identity.

Ambeth Ocampo writes a widely-read editorial page column on history for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and teaches at the Ateneo de Manila University. His research interests cover 19th Century Philippines, the Philippine Revolution, Philippine art, food, and culture. He served as Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (2005-2007) and is currently the chairman of the National Historical Institute.

The lecture will be held on November 28 at the Ayala Museum Ground Floor Lobby. The same lecture will be delivered twice: one at 1030AM and anther at 130PM. Participation in the lecture is Php230 for students and Ayala Museum members and Php300 for regular adults. The price includes admission to all galleries of the museum.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (632) 757-7117 to 21 local 29 or email education@....

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Call for Proposals

The Japan Foundation and the University of the Philippines Vargas Museum are accepting proposals for curatorial projects for a workshop on curating contemporary art from November 24 to 25, 2009 at the UP Vargas Museum. The project aims to provide a platform for interaction among young curators, their peers, and established practitioners in the field.

The curatorial proposal of 500-800 words should include a working title; a brief explanation of the project, with reference to artists, space, and relevant logistical details; and conceptual issues or theoretical reflections. Only individuals 35 years old and below may submit. After the proposals are selected, the proponents will be advised to write a more detailed essay for the workshop.

This initiative is set against the broader interests of the Jenesys Program for Art Curators, which seeks to develop curatorial resources in the region.

Deadline for proposals is extended until 16 November 2009 (Monday) and may be e-mailed to vargasmuseum@..., vargasmuseum@..., or bdiaz@... under the reference “Curatorial Development Program.�

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Ray-Aw

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Bahay na Bato

An exhibition on the Philippine colonial house, its history, design and significance (artistic, cultural and social). The authentic century artifacts came from private collection of families from Guiguinto, Plaridel, Angat, Baliwag, Malolos and Norzagaray in the province of Bulacan.

At the Gallery II of the San Beda Alabang Museum.

Exhibit runs until November 14, 2009

The SBA Museum in the San Beda College Alabang campus is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and will be open Saturday for scheduled lectures, visits and tours. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For inquiries contact Mina 8423511 or Jerome 8091781 local 235.

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Tina Modotti: Una nueva mirada

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Art Flood

Art Flood
An Art Collectors’ Sale for the Benifit of
the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)
November 12-14
Silverlens Gallery

Acknowledging the profound impact of the recent typhoons, Silverlens/SLab would like to invite you to ART FLOOD, an art collectors' sale of modern and contemporary pieces that will run from November 12-14, 1-8PM at Silverlens Gallery.

ART FLOOD seeks to display and sell modern and contemporary pieces at reasonable prices. Silverlens has chosen the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) as its beneficiary. In addition to helping rebuild the lives of displaced Metro Manila residents, ART FLOOD will also provide an opportunity to bring affordable art to new collectors.

Artwork by Gus Albor, John Bautista, BenCab, Benjie Cabangis, Ronald Caringal, Ernesto Carratala, Mariano Ching, Louie Cordero, Marina Cruz, Kiko Escora, Alfredo Esquillo, Dina Gadia, Marciano Galang, Joe Geraldo, Mia Herbosa, Riel Hilario, Geraldine Javier, Erwin Leaño, Gilberto Magpantay, Joven Mansit, Lito Mayo, Leeroy New, Justin Nuyda, Jayson Oliveria, Renato Ong, Jim Orencio, Mikel Parrial, Cid Reyes, Rene Robles, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Elmer Roslin, Susan Stair, Jose Tence Ruiz, Rodolfo Samonte, Jaypee Samson, Yasmin Sison, Wire Tuazon, Mark Valenzuela, Roy Veneracion, Chris Villanueva, Costantino Zicarelli and a growing roster of new and established artists' work will be available at ART FLOOD.

The highlight of the event will be a live auction at 6PM on Nov. 14, Saturday. A number of hand-picked pieces by collector partners and gallery partners will be auctioned at this time by auctioneer and performance artist, Carlos Celdran. The proceeds will maximize the impact of ART FLOOD on PNRC's efforts in disaster relief throughout the devastated areas in Marikina, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasig, Makati, Pateros, Las Pinas, and Muntinlupa.

In solidarity with Silverlens, Galleria Duemila, blanc, and Art Informal will also be selling pieces from their individual gallery collections.

For collectors and galleries who are interested in participating in ART FLOOD, or for more information on the event please contact Cathy Paras-Lara at msparas@... or 816-0044.

Image: Alfredo Esquillo's Monsters in the Orchestra 2, detail

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Metro Wear Icon

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Psych War by Anton del Castillo

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City of Columns

You are cordially invited to the opening of a photographic exhibit by noted Cuban artist Ms. Lissette Solorzano on Nov. 4, 2009 at 6 pm. Venue is at the ground floor gallery of the Museum of the Filipino People, National Museum of the Philippines.

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Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2

The best of home-grown textiles will be up for grabs in Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2 on October 23 & 24. This 2-day event happening from 10am to 7pm is hosted by the Yuchengco Museum at the RCBC Plaza Courtyard in Makati City. The market encounter will bring a mélange of traditional and contemporary indigenous textiles from weaving communities all across the country—loom woven cotton inabel from Northern Luzon, various blends of piña silk from Palawan, yakan material from Mindanao, t'nalak from dream-inspired patterns, embellished textiles, and other hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind clothing items. Fashion items will be seen in the banana fiber and silk items of Dita Sandico-Ong and the piña-knits of Lulu Tan Gan, amongst others.

Habi, the Philippine Textile Council, has arranged for Dr. Norma Respicio, leading textile expert, to talk on embarking on indigenous textiles research on Saturday, October 24, 3pm at the Yuchengco Museum's Masters Gallery. An exhibition of rare home-grown fabrics from private collectors will open simultaneously with the bazaar. A minimal fee of Php50 entitles the visitor to the bazaar and free admission to the museum and lecture.

Originally slated to open October 9 & 10, Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2 is a joint undertaking of the Museum Foundation of the Philippines (MFPI), the Yuchengco Museum and the Lopez Memorial Museum in celebration of Museum Month this October. It also celebrates the United Nations proclamation of 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibers. Likhang Habi is an offshoot of Market Encounter initially launched at the 2nd ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium held last February at the National Museum. For information, call the Yuchengco Museum at (+632) 889 1234 or email marketencounter2@....

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Textiles by Dr. Norma Respicio

October is Museums and Galleries month. During this month, the National Museum organizes various activities as its contribution to the celebration.

On the 22nd, also in celebration of the International Year of the Natural Fiber, a lecture on ‘Philippine Textile’ will be delivered by Dr. Norma Respicio. The ‘4th Commemorative Lecture’, which Director Corazon S. Alvina established as a mechanism for continuity, is an activity that highlights the unforgettable experiences and remarkable contributions of the National Museum's past leaders, is scheduled on the 29th, with former National Museum - Zoology Division Head Pedro C. Gonzales as speaker. Both lectures will be held at ten o'clock in the morning, Ablaza Hall, National Art Gallery, National Museum in Manila.

Anent these, we are pleased to invite you to attend both lectures. For more information and/or attendance confirmation, please call Ms. Rizza Salterio of the Museum Education Division at telefax number 5270278 or email us at museum.education.nm@....

We are looking forwards to seeing you in both lectures.

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Conversations: Conceptualism in Contemporary Photography

Conversations: Conceptualism in Contemporary Photography
Oct 17, Saturday
3-5pm

Silverlens Gallery invites you to a related gallery event of Wawi Navarroza's exhibit, Perhaps It Was Possibly Because, this Saturday, October 17 at 3pm. It will be a discussion on the conceptualism in contemporary photography. Guests are artist and educator Judy-Freya Sibayan, artist Sandra Palomar, writer Angelo Suarez, and Wawi Navarroza, to be moderated by Silverlens Gallery Director and artist, Isa Lorenzo.

The event is free of charge but reservations are required. Please contact Leonore Casuga at 8160044 or email us at manage@....

Perhaps It Was Possibly Because
by Angelo Suarez

Not the heads of two strangers whose tops touch each other at a diner, but the neck of a bottle of ketchup jutting out of the counter.

Not the spectacle of specks from fireworks in the dark, but the specter of a window that seems not so much an opening into the structure of a building but into the structure of night.

Not the thicket thickening the photographic field, but the image of a bicycle wheel cropped not only by the dominating foliage its upper border of people but by the edge of the photograph itself.

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Image: photo by Neli Go

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Triad: A Jewelry Exhibit on Futurism

What is futurism?

Being forward thinkers, jewelry artists Michelline Syjuco, Kristine Dee and Paul Syjuco discussed the theme of futurism and came up with several concepts. For them it meant progress with a deep-seated respect for the past. It meant concern for the common good by doing things a little bit better along the way. It also meant, most importantly, creating new things with imagination and creativity.

The different design eras and paradigms expressed the future in different ways. The early twenties to forties envisioned the future rife with airplanes and flight as well as abstraction. Mid-century futurism contained visions of monorails and superhighways. There seemed to be a fixation with organic alien life forms, lasers, UFOs and space exploration in the sixties and seventies as well as parallel universes of mythical beings and objects in the eighties. However, these "Retro-futurist" pegs aren't exactly what the artists pay tribute to. It is the constant attempt to experiment. It is the pushing of the mind to create concepts of external objects not present to the senses. And while we all know that most concepts of the past didn't quite make the cut, being relegated to archives at best, it is the spirit of creativity and resourcefulness that is held high. After all, a lot of our perceived realities now were long ago only considered fantasies.

For a portfolio and background on artists please check our individual sites:

www.paulsyjuco.com

www.kristinedee.com

www.michellinesyjuco.com

In addition, Cicou Resturant's executive chef Cyrille Soenen will be preparing french desserts inspired by the jewelry pieces during the event.

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Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2 Postponed

In response to the difficulties experienced by participating communities due to the onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy and typhoon Pepeng, Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2 bazaar has been postponed to October 23 & 24.

The best of home-grown textiles will be up for grabs in this 2-day event from 10am to 7pm hosted by the Yuchengco Museum at the RCBC Plaza Courtyard in Makati City. The market encounter will bring a mélange of traditional and contemporary indigenous textiles from weaving communities all across the country—loom woven cotton inabel from Northern Luzon, various blends of piña silk from Palawan, yakan material from Mindanao, t'nalak from dream-inspired patterns, embellished textiles, and other hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind clothing items. Fashion items will be seen in the banana fiber and silk items of Dita Sandico-Ong and the piña-knits of Lulu Tan Gan, amongst others.

Habi, the Philippine Textile Council, has arranged for Dr. Norma Respicio, leading textile expert, to talk on embarking on indigenous textiles research on Saturday, October 24, 3pm at the Yuchengco Museum's Masters Gallery. An exhibition of rare home-grown fabrics from private collectors will open simultaneously with the bazaar. A minimal fee of Php50 entitles the visitor to the bazaar and free admission to the museum and lecture.

Originally slated to open October 9 & 10, Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2 is a joint undertaking of the Museum Foundation of the Philippines (MFPI), the Yuchengco Museum and the Lopez Memorial Museum in celebration of Museum Month this October. It also celebrates the United Nations proclamation of 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibers. Likhang Habi is an offshoot of Market Encounter initially launched at the 2nd ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium held last February at the National Museum. For information, call the Yuchengco Museum at (+632) 889 1234 or email marketencounter2@....

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From the Avellana Art Gallery

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Dinner and Silent Art Auction for the Benefit of Virlanie Foundation: An Invitation

Virlanie a le plaisir de vous convier à un dîner et une vente de dessins au profit des enfants de la fondation. Les dessins exposés ont été réalisés par les enfants et Monnar Baldemor a ajouté une touche artistique à chaque dessin.
Virlanie Foundation, Inc. has the pleasure to invite you to a dinner and silent art auction for the benefit of the children of the foundation. The art auction will feature drawings done by the children in collaboration with visual artist Monnar Baldemor who added his signature bright, pastel colors and meticulous lines to every drawing.

Ce dîner se tiendra au sein du restaurant Château 1771, mardi 29 septembre à 19h.
The dinner will be held in Chateau 1771, on Tuesday, September 29th at 7 pm.

La Fondation Virlanie, Inc est active depuis 1992 aux Philippines et a pour mission d'améliorer la vie des enfants en difficulté. Tous ces programmes visent à réintégrer les enfants dans la vie en communauté, à les aider à devenir des personnes autonomes et responsables, à leur redonner confiance en eux-mêmes.
Virlanie Foundation, Inc. (VFI) is a private non-sectarian child caring institution in Metro Manila, Philippines, founded by Frenchman Dominique Lemay in 1992. The foundation serves children found living in the streets as well as those referred by other institutions. All its programs aim at reintegrating the children in the life in community, restoring their self-confidence, and, ultimately, helping them to become independent and responsible persons.

Au menu, ce jour-là:
To the menu, this day:

Cocktails

***

Hors d'oeuvres pass-around
Canapés of embutido; guava jelly & broiled tomatoes; kesong puti, extra virgin olive oil & basil

***

Onion soup

***

Stuffed butter flied prawns in coconut cream sauce
Julienne vegetable fritters

***

Chicken fricassee with mushrooms ragout

***

Passion fruit-dalandan sorbet

***

Garlic-marinated roast sirloin, shallot-parsley butter
Grilled bell peppers, zucchini and onions, herbed potato crisps

***

Lemon tart

Les fonds récoltés serviront à continuer les actions menées depuis 17 ans par Virlanie : ses programmes externes (le centre d'accueil temporaire, l'école itinérante, le centre d'accueil de jour, les programmes familiaux), ses programmes résidentiels avec ses 12 maisons familiales et ses programmes d'accompagnement.
Proceeds of the dinner and art auction would go to funding Virlanie's programs for street children: its outreach programs (the temporary reception center, the mobile unit, the open day center, the family programs), its residential programs with its 12 family homes and its programs towards independent and sustainable life.

Date limite d'inscription : 26 septembre 2009, Php 2,000 par personne
Deadline of registration: September 26th, 2009, Php 2,000 per person

Contacts:
Mathilde/Kiel 895-3460, 09103393864 kfernandez.virlanie@...

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Dinner and Silent Art Auction for the Benefit of Virlanie Foundation: An Invitation

Virlanie a le plaisir de vous convier à un dîner et une vente de dessins au profit des enfants de la fondation. Les dessins exposés ont été réalisés par les enfants et Monnar Baldemor a ajouté une touche artistique à chaque dessin.
Virlanie Foundation, Inc. has the pleasure to invite you to a dinner and silent art auction for the benefit of the children of the foundation. The art auction will feature drawings done by the children in collaboration with visual artist Monnar Baldemor who added his signature bright, pastel colors and meticulous lines to every drawing.

Ce dîner se tiendra au sein du restaurant Château 1771, mardi 29 septembre à 19h.
The dinner will be held in Chateau 1771, on Tuesday, September 29th at 7 pm.

La Fondation Virlanie, Inc est active depuis 1992 aux Philippines et a pour mission d'améliorer la vie des enfants en difficulté. Tous ces programmes visent à réintégrer les enfants dans la vie en communauté, à les aider à devenir des personnes autonomes et responsables, à leur redonner confiance en eux-mêmes.
Virlanie Foundation, Inc. (VFI) is a private non-sectarian child caring institution in Metro Manila, Philippines, founded by Frenchman Dominique Lemay in 1992. The foundation serves children found living in the streets as well as those referred by other institutions. All its programs aim at reintegrating the children in the life in community, restoring their self-confidence, and, ultimately, helping them to become independent and responsible persons.

Au menu, ce jour-là:
To the menu, this day:

Cocktails

***

Hors d'oeuvres pass-around
Canapés of embutido; guava jelly & broiled tomatoes; kesong puti, extra virgin olive oil & basil

***

Onion soup

***

Stuffed butter flied prawns in coconut cream sauce
Julienne vegetable fritters

***

Chicken fricassee with mushrooms ragout

***

Passion fruit-dalandan sorbet

***

Garlic-marinated roast sirloin, shallot-parsley butter
Grilled bell peppers, zucchini and onions, herbed potato crisps

***

Lemon tart

Les fonds récoltés serviront à continuer les actions menées depuis 17 ans par Virlanie : ses programmes externes (le centre d'accueil temporaire, l'école itinérante, le centre d'accueil de jour, les programmes familiaux), ses programmes résidentiels avec ses 12 maisons familiales et ses programmes d'accompagnement.
Proceeds of the dinner and art auction would go to funding Virlanie's programs for street children: its outreach programs (the temporary reception center, the mobile unit, the open day center, the family programs), its residential programs with its 12 family homes and its programs towards independent and sustainable life.

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Heritage: Makakain Ba Yan?

Museum and Galleries month is celebrated annually in October. In line with this, the National Museum is organizing a lecture entitled "Heritage: Makakain Ba Yan?" with Mr. Eric B. Zerrudo, Director of Metropolitan Museum, as guest speaker.

The lecture that tackles the importance of valuing and giving value to our heritage has been well-received by the locals of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Laoag in Ilocos Norte, and other fora. As we saw the significance of this topic to cultural workers, we are inviting you to listen to this enlightening lecture on the first day of October 2009 at 10:00 in the morning at the Ablaza Hall, 2nd floor, National Art Gallery.

For confirmation and details, please contact Ms. Rizza S. Salterio of the Museum Education Division at telefax (02) 527 0278 or email us at museum.education.nm@....

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beyond frame: philippine photomedia

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Roots by Christina Dy

Christina Dy will be showing Roots, new commissioned portraits of her signature charcoal hair series, at SLab's 20Square Gallery from Wednesday, 23 September to Saturday, 17 October, 2009 from 6-9pm.

CD started hair drawings four years ago as abstracted portraits. Drawn in a subtractive process, CD shades the entire field in charcoal black and simultaneously draws with an eraser and fills in details with graphite. The tangible and tactile becoming more so evident as the highlights are erased in. She starts with photographing her sitter's hair, then scaling up the images and abstracting them completely. They are anonymous, but present very intimate clues as to the identity of the subjects. How the curls fall or the waves turn, the angles of a widow's peak, or the twists of a crown puyo-these are individual and unique landscape markers of our crowns. Hair is our expression of identity, a carrier of our DNA, an organic marker of every person's individuality. One of the commissioned pieces is her self-portrait. The artist offers new possibilities of portraiture.

This 2009, Christina Dy received the CCP 13 Artist Award and shortlisted for the second time as a finalist for the Ateneo Art Awards.

Image: Jonathan 1, 2009

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Soler Santos
Stream: Works On Paper

You are cordially invited to the opening reception on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at 6:30 in the evening at the Alliance Française Gallery.

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Ateneo Art Auction

The Ateneo Alumni Association cordially invites you to:

Ateneo Art Auction 09
Bidding for Blue Chip Legacy and Dreams

for the benefit of the 500@150 Sesquicentennial Scholarship Fund

on Saturday, October 3, 2009, 530PM
with a preview of works on October 1-2, 2009, 10am-5pm

at Finale Art File
Warehouse 17, La Fuerza Compound
Pasong Tamo, Makati City

A gallery of the works for auction can be viewed online at www.ateneoartauction.com

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 426.6001 local 4688.

Image: Pieta, Ang Kiukok 1983 from www.ateneoartauction.com

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