George is back with The Colors of My Songs

MANILA, Philippines - Bestowed with the gifts of painting and singing, George Sison Tagle is set to share the best of himself again in his sixth solo show on Nov. 25 at the Manila B, Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

After a long absence from the art scene (his last solo show was in 2007), George is back with a bang as he blends a happy mix of songs and artworks in his exhibit The Colors of My Songs.

George sings while he paints, giving soul to the hundred flowers, which he allows to blossom not only on canvas but also beyond traditional ground.

Flowers remain the single subject and focus of his works through the years. According to George, a single blossom is inspiration enough to set his mood in pursuing his passion to paint, they brighten a dim corner, serve as a health therapy and make a good reminder of one’s mother who loves blooms.

Early exposure to art, and art master friends of his father E.R. Tagle like the late National Artists H.R. Ocampo, Cesar Legaspi, Onib Olmedo, Jose Joya and Tiny Nuyda, Raul Isidro, Al Perez who meets every Tuesday afternoon at the studio of his father, have greatly influenced George’s passion for painting. At 12 years old, he was already painting with his father on interaction sessions. At 16, he was already assisting his father teach art at the Galleries of Fine Arts.

Aside from painting, George was also discovered to have a good voice, which he put to good use as a solo singer in corporate events and concerts. He later founded the singing group the Angelos, which became Asia’s answer to Il Divo.

George’s art on a Secosana bag

The Angelos performed overseas and sang in different languages. During those times, the Angelos was the only Filipino singing group invited to perform in Atlanta, Georgia with pianist David Osborne during the birthday of former US Pres. Jimmy Carter.

All these years, George remained faithful to his first muse by bringing along his art materials and painting abroad whenever time permits. Every performance by the Angelos was preceded by an art exhibit.

George proves that he can excel in both worlds of painting and singing. Apart from his 24 years of painting and 12 years of singing, he is also now teaching music and painting.

Despite his busy schedule, George is an active Paul Harris member of the Rotary Club Manila 101. For sharing his talent, he received the International Vocational Service Award.

On the big night at Makati Shangri-La Hotel, George, as a show of appreciation and as an offering to his patrons and friends, he will set to music his colors. His rendition will be in four languages of Chinese, Italian, Spanish and of course, Tagalog. To join him will be the Angelos and violinist Merjohn Lagaya, concertmaster of the Asean Symphony Orchestra. His exhibit is to raise funds for the Rotary Club Manila 101’s feeding program.