Gallery News
Maela Smith at The Crucible Gallery
MANILA, Philippines - Milagros “Maela” Liwanag Jose-Smith showcases her tinatik works in “Pag-ibig Pagmamahal” on view until March 22 at The Crucible Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
Tinatik, which means “a drop of color art,” is a resist-process technique, which Smith pioneered.
For inquiries, call 635-6061.
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Abaya, Sering, and Tecson at White Box
Nikki Abaya, Dang Sering, and Mimi Tecson tell the stories of their own journeys in “Cantos” which opens on March 20 at White Box Gallery, Marikina Shoe Expo, Cubo, Quezon City. The exhibit runs until April 1.
“Cantos” means “songs” in Italian.
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Carlo Magno at SM Art Center
Carlo Magno defies conventions with his latest explorations in “Transformation 2”which opens on March 18 at SM Art Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until March 31.
For details, call 659-2667, e-mail galeriefrancesca001@yahoo.com.ph, or visit www.galeriefrancesca.com.
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UP Artists’ Circle at Power Plant Mall
UP Artists’ Circle Fraternity and Sorority members mount “General Assembly” which opens on March 20 at R1 Corridor, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City. The show runs until April 2.
Participating artists include Gino Bueza, Mike Devera, Red Nacpil, Jerwin Collado, Rolly Florano, Chalk Zaldivar, Ryan Tizon, Francis Bejar, Jun Cristobal, Pat Galapon, Dan Mendoza, Drix Flores, Mark Cosico, Clarence Alvear, Paul Acena, Cian Dayrit, Potchie Lazaro, Vince Dinsay, Nam Tibon, Jet Mata, Antonette Cac, Carla Cruz, Mace Cruz, Hya Laoke, Angela Sombillo, Maj Arollado, Caroline Ongpin, Minelli Quejado, Karen Tupaz, Nikki Valenzuela, and Johanna Ponce.
The exhibit is presented by Yellow Door Gallery and Power Plant Mall. For inquiries, call or SMS 0920-9624347,e-mail inquiry@yellowdoorgallery.net, or visit www.yellowdoorgallery.net.
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Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn at Alliance Française
Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn show their contrasting works — with Tessy’s finer porcelains and Jon’s rougher wood-fired works — in “Juxtapots” which opens on March 17 at Alliance Française de Manille, 209 Nicanor Garcia St. (formerly Reposo Street), Bel-Air 2, Makati City. The show runs until April 10.
For inquiries, call 895-7441, 895-7585, e-mail odintinger@alliance.ph, or cultural@alliance.ph.
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Annatha Gutierrez at Ricco Renzo Galleries
Annatha Gutierrez presents her mythical creatures on silken canvases in “Ethereal Visions” on view until April 10 at Ricco Renzo Galleries Caffe, ground floor, LRI Design Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel-Air II, Makati City. For inquiries, call 898-2545, SMS 0927-3861460 or visit www.riccorenzo.com.
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Travel photography workshop
The Travel Rewards Club offers Travel Photography Workshops for 2009 with award-winning photographers George Tapan, Wig Tysmans, Jay Javier, and Gutsy Tuason.
There will be 12 workshops this year and each one will feature a major tourism destination.
The schedules are: March 13 to 16 in Batanes; March 20 to 23 in Bohol; April 3 to 6 in Boracay; April 9 to 12 in Puerto Princesa; April 17 to 20 in Batanes; April 24 to 27 in Bicol; May 1 to 4 in Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro City. The workshops will also be held in El Nido, Bacolod City, and Anilao in May; Tubbataha in September; and Apo Reef in November.
Starting fee is US$750 or P33,000 net per person/workshop. The fee covers airfare, accommodations, meals, island tours, park entrance, and workshop fees.
The works will be showcased in a photo exhibit.
Register online at www.colorstravelguide.com or e-mail adventures@colorstravelguide.com. For inquiries, call 638-4202 and 401-3511.
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‘Ani ng Sining’ at One Workshop Gallery
The 2009 Philippine International Visual Arts Fest (PIVAF ’09) presents the “Ani ng Sining” exhibit which opens on March 20 at One Workshop Gallery, 2241, ground floor, La Fuerza Plaza II, Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City. The show runs until April 13.
Participating artists are A.C. Torralba, Bada, Aaron Bautista, Adeste Deguilmo, Al-Nezzaar Ali, Ambhet Lugtu, Ambie Abano, Amiel Lapuebla, Antonio Gabriel Isip, Arnel Borja, Beth Parrocha –Doctolero, Charlie Co, Danilo Celum, Danny Pangan Nemiranda, Dennis Montera, Don Gurrea, Dopy Doplon, Dulz Cuna, Edillardo Paras, Edwin Jumalon, Egai Talusan Fernandez, Errol Balcos, George Tapan, Henry Bateman, Jay Alonzo, Jesus Genotiva, Joe Datuin, JP Sarmenta, Jun Porlares, Kelly Ramos-Palaganas, Kitty Taniguchi, Lilen Uy, Luis Martin Harder, Manny Montelibano, Miguel Nacianceno, Nap Jamir II, Norman Falcasantos Narciso, Nunelucio Alvarado, Palmy Pe-Tudtud, Pandy Aviado, Patrick Ka Hiang Chong, Ramon Orlina, Raul Isidro, Rick Hernandez, Rogelito Cayas, Jr., Romy Vitug, Ross Capili, Salvador Ching, Salvador Convocar, Tommy Hafalla, Val Villanueva, Wenceslao Cuevas, Jr., and Yuan Mor’O Ocampo.
PIVAF ’09 is the flagship project of the NCCA’s National Committee for Visual Arts (NCVA), and was one of the highlights of this year’s Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF).
For inquiries, call 819-2074, e-mail one_workshop@yahoo.com, or visit www.owg.cc.
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‘Manila Sound’ at Kaida Art Gallery
Koji Onaka and Noell El Farol present landscape photographic images that convey their different sensitivities in “Manila Sound” which opens on March 22 at Kaida Gallery, second floor, GFO Bldg., 122 Kamuning Rd., QC. The show runs until April 2.
Onaka creates large-scale theatrical panoramic photos while El Farol shows small slots of time and history.
Concurrent with the exhibition, Japanese sound artist Seido Toshiyuki transformed the photographs of Onaka and El Farol into cards and produced a recorded sound art using the city noises of Manila titled “Manila Box.”
Wrapped like a gift box, “Manila Box” includes 25 photographs each of Onaka and El Farol.
For inquiries, call 414-4777 or e-mail info@kaidagallery.com.
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Sandra Gfeller and Anthony Palomo at Boston Gallery
Sandra Fabie-Gfeller’s one-woman show “My Silent World” and Anthony Palomo’s “Resonantia" exhibit will open simultaneously on March 21 at the Main Gallery, and the Upper Gallery, respectively, of Boston Gallery, 72 Boston St., Cubao, QC. Both shows will run until April 13.
For inquiries, call 722-2905.
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Anne Wilson at Mag:net High Street
Anne Wilson takes out the urban and industrial focus to the phase of plastic in “New Installations” which opens on March 20 at Mag:net High Street, B3 Bonifacio High Street, 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
For details, call 929-3191, 856-3400, e-mail info@magnetgalleries.com or visit www.magnetgalleries.com.
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‘Scriptural Strokes’ at The Jewellery
The Master’s Academy (TMA) Homeschool students mount “Scriptural Strokes” on view until March 28 at The Jewellery, second floor, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City.
The works featured are based on scriptures (Bible verses) of different interpretations in various media.
TMA Homeschool is a non-traditional school that provides children with Bible-based education at home by equipping, training, and supporting parents as the primary educators.
For inquiries, call 533-5267 local 102 or visit www.jesevangelista.multiply.com.
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Noel Villafuerte at Botongs Up, Makati
Noel Villafuerte expresses his moods and emotions through abstract painting in “Seeds of Gods” which opens today at Botongs Up Resto Bar & Art Space, A. Venue Mall, Makati Ave., Makati City. The show runs until March 30.
For details, call 756-0346.
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Renato Barja Jr. at Blanc Makati
Renato Barja Jr. presents quiet images and sceneries with unspoken elusive meanings in “The Streets are Saying Something” which is on view at Blanc Makati, Crown Tower, 107 H.V. dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City.
For inquiries, call 752-0032, e-mail info@blanc.ph, or visit www.blanc.ph and www.blancartspace.multiply.com.
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James Onglepho at Asia Art Gallery
James Onglepho mounts “Recuerdos de Zamboanga” which opens on March 28 at Asia Art Gallery, second floor, Unit 2113 Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
For details, call 901-3061.
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Michael Hansen and Susan Mendoza at Le Soufflé
Four-year-old artist Michael Thomas Hansen and Susan Mendoza are the featured artists at Le Soufflé Rockwell and Le Soufflé Top of the Citi, respectively this March.
Le Soufflé Rockwell is at Amorsolo Square, Rockwell Center, while Le Soufflé Top of the Citi is at the 34th floor, Citibank Tower, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City.
For inquiries, call or SMS 0919-3688014 or 0917-850-1158.
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Insyong Salapunen at Hobbies Mall Art Gallery
Insyong Salapunen mounts his first solo show “Viray Festival” which opens on March 25 at Hobbies Art Gallery, Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City.
Viray is a large wooden float boat used for fishing in Sta. Ana, Cagayan. The festival is celebrated between May and June as thanksgiving by the fisher folk for a bountiful harvest.
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Christina Dy at SLab
Christina Dy presents her large and intimate drawings in “Between the Sea and the Sky” which opens on March 26 at SLab (Silverlens Lab), 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City. The show runs until May 2.
Dy will give an artist talk on April 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. also at SLab.
For inquiries, call 816-0044.
