Through the artist’s eyes

“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.” — Plutarch

World-renowned painter Betsy Westendorp recently held an art exhibit entitled Portrait of an Artist:  Betsy Westendorp.  Whitespace in Makati was lined with the artist’s works, most of which belong to her significant collection of “atmosferografias.” Her small works and photo documentation of influential personalities — both in the Philippines and Europe — were also on display, each piece leaving the guests in awe as they marveled at Betsy’s incomparable artistry.

Curated by Eva McGovern, the event was well-attended by the country’s most admired luminaries including former President Fidel Ramos and wife Amelita, Swiss Ambassador Ivo Sieber and wife Gracita, Spanish Ambassador Jorge Domecq and  CATS Motors Inc. president Felix Ang and wife Grace.

Congratulations, Betsy!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Rhoda Campos-Aldanese, Beaver Ledesma and Ambassador Isabel Wilson.

Advance birthday greetings to Asia’s fashion czar Pitoy Moreno and Tess Colayco, Feb. 25; Louie Locsin, former German Club past president Dr. Gunter Matschuck, Louie Galvez, Lucille Villanueva and Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, Feb. 26; Doña Bea Zobel and Biboy Enriquez, Feb. 28; Romy Aquino and Salud Guinto, March 1.

So, how was your week?

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