Gallery News

Jose Mendoza’s ‘Modern Sculptures’at The Crucible

MANILA, Philippines - Jose Mendoza explores, new path in “Modern Sculptures,” which opens tomorrow at The Crucible Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Jan. 8, 2010.

Creating mostly pieces in cast bronze and having developed a style to which it is suited, Mendoza was inspired by the challenge to find ways to express himself through this new medium.

“I developed a fascination for sheet metal as I saw and admired the recent works of National Artist Arturo Luz and architect Lor Calma. I was particularly interested in how to create depth using this material. I wanted to see what forms would emerge out of this exploration,” Mendoza says.

For inquiries, call 635-6061.

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Pinoy art on wheels

The Philippine Tuberculosis Society’s Christmas seal design won first prize in the 40th Union World Conference on Lung Health organized by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease held recently in Cancun, Mexico.

“Art on Wheels,” the winning design concept, was rendered by various Filipino artists.

Raising money for TB treatment by selling Christmas-themed stamps is a time-honored tradition started by a Danish postman named Einar Holboell in 1904.

Every year, the contest is held at the World Conference of Lung Health as part of its fund-raising activities. The Philippines has won two consecutive first prizes in 2005 and 2009. In 2004 and 2007, they garnered second prize; and third prize in 2006.

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Benny Buendia at Galeria de las Islas

Benny Buendia rendered serene landscapes and lush greenery in “Ang Kulay ng Nayon,” which is on view until Jan. 16, 2010 at Galeria de las Islas, third floor, Silahis Center, 744 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila.

For inquiries, call 527-2113.

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Dan Raralio at Paseo Gallery

Dan Raralio tackles fish idioms that show different circumstances or situations that people find or bind themselves in “Fish out of Water” which runs until Dec. 31 at Paseo Gallery, Art Walk, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For details, call 706-5514, SMS 0922-8270128, e-mail paseogallery@yahoo.com/paseogallery@gmail.com, or visit www.paseogallery.com.

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‘Past Future Perfect’ at Tala Gallery

Tala Gallery holds its year-end show “Past Future Perfect,” which is on view until Jan. 10, 2010 at Tala Gallery, 100 Scout De Guia St., Quezon City.

The show looks back at Tala Gallery’s past accomplishments and challenges, and looks forward to new opportunities.

The exhibit features works by more than 30 of the country’s emerging artists.

For inquiries, call 441-1267 or visit www.talagallery.com.ph

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‘Blame the Savages’ at NCCA Gallery

Catalina Africa, Raymond Carlos, Francis Commeyne, Cian Dayrit, Manu Farol, Eunice Lacaste and Mark Sanchez refuse to be ignorant and acceptant of the invasion of the media, the government, the big shot imports, the gods, and the truth in “Blame the Savages,” which is on view until Jan. 12, 2010 at NCCA Gallery, ground floor, NCCA Bldg., 633 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila.

For details, call 527-2192 or e-mail ncca_gallery@yahoo.com.

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‘Happily Unhappy’ at Blanc Mandaluyong

James Gallagher, Victor Balanon, Poklong Anading, Nemo Aguila, Kaloy Olavides, Rich Jacobs, Marija Vicente, Aya Kakeda, Dexter Fernandez, Gregory Benton, Romeo Lee, Misaki Kawai, Ferdz Valencia, Eric Encinares, Dina Gadia, Evah Fan, Matt Leines, Kristen Schiele, Pow Martinez, Eric Whie, Louie Cordero, Jayvee del Rosario, Melinda Beck, Nona Garcia, Taylor McKimens, Jigger Cruz, Liz Lee, Kreskin Sugay, Beejay Esber, Jordin Isip, Argie Bandoy, MM Yu, Rox Lee, James Benjamin Franklin, Mariano Ching, and Justin Valdes will mount “Happily Unhappy” which opens on Jan. 9, 2010 at Blanc Compound, 359 Shaw Blvd., Interior Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Jan. 30, 2010.

Jordin Isip and Louie Cordero will curate the exhibit.

For details, call 752-0032, SMS 0920-9276436, email info@blanc.ph or visit www.blanc.ph and www.blancartspace.multiply.com.

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Malang and kin lend talent to help typhoon victims

Mauro “Malang” Santos comes up with new works that DZMM will use to help paint a better future for the victims of typhoon Ondoy in consultation with the ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya.

Malang, his sons Steve and Soler, and daughter-in-law Mona are the featured artists in DZMM’s special-edition 2010 calendar titled “Mga Guhit at Obra: Likhang Pinoy,” which was launched on Nov. 27 in Greenbelt 5, Makati City.

The calendar, which will be given to supporters of DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZMM TeleRadyo and www.dzmm.com.ph, showcases the different styles of the Santoses.

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‘Christmas Treasures’ at Galleria Duemila

Galleria Duemila presents remarkable artworks by the masters and contemporary artists as well as jewelry pieces designed by Hermin Aslanian for L’Obelisk in “Christmas Treasures,” which is on view until Jan. 20, 2010 at Galleria Duemila, 210 Loring St., 1300 Pasay City.

The show features works by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, Fernando Zobel, H.R. Ocampo, Nena Saguil, National Artists Jose Joya, Vicente Manansala and Arturo Luz, Mauro “Malang” Santos, Leopoldo Aguinaldo, Romeo Tabuena, Roberto M.A. Robles, Maria Cruz, Junyee, Tony Twigg, Duddley Diaz, Gus Albor, and Lao Lianben.

For details, call 833-9815, e-mail: duemila@mydestiny.net or visit www.galleriaduemila.com. 

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‘Optical Medium’ at BenCab Museum

National Artist BenCab, Bien Bautista, Jaime Zobel de Ayala and Wig Tysman hold the closing reception for “Optical Medium” photography exhibit on Dec. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at BenCab Museum, Km. 6 Asin Rd., Tuba, Benguet. The show runs until. Jan. 3, 2010.

The artists were all involved in post-Ondoy/Pepeng relief efforts that they did not have a proper exhibit opening.

For inquiries, call 442-7165 or e-mail bencabartfoundation@gmail.com.