Art 2 Art bares October episodes

MANILA, Philippines - Art to Art continues to bring art and culture discussion for all in its episodes this month.

Produced by the Manila Broadcasting Company and hosted by Lisa Macuja, Art 2 Art is aired Sundays at 3:30 p.m. on DZRH (666 khz on the AM band), on cable TV via RHTV and online through DZRH Live Streaming.

On Oct. 4, prolific book designer and food magazine editor Ige Ramos tells Macuja about his dream project — his very own book titled Alab ng Puso: Kinagisnang Lutuin at Kuwentong Pagkain ng Cavite. Ramos scoured his native Cavite to research on food unique to the province and talk to people who have been preparing these dishes for generations. He is hoping to publish the book through crowd-funding.

On Oct. 11, Lisa meets Njel de Mesa, a songwriter, playwright, author, choreographer and production and graphic designer. De Mesa formed Koine Theater Foundation in 2003 to give performance arts training to young talents. One of the first local artists to successfully break into the independent digital scene, he has established the NDM Music Group to help indie musicians get their break.

On Oct. 18, Norlie Meimban relates his transition from working in the animation industry to becoming a full-time visual artist. Since 2004, he has mounted 13 solo shows and numerous group exhibitions. He is primarily known for a style he has dubbed as “ani-motion.” Incorporating the process of animation into his paintings, he makes his subjects seem to move through outlines showing a series of movements.

On Oct. 25, in celebration of Museums and Galleries Months, Art 2 Art focuses on Bahay Tsinoy with its director, Meah Ang See, as guest. The museum in Intramuros, Manila showcases Chinese-Filipino history and heritage in the Philippines through artifacts and research materials. It highlights the contributions of the Chinese-Filipino in Philippine development, dating back to pre-colonial days.