‘Walong Filipina’ at the CCP
MANILA, Philippines - Eight Filipina environmentalists, eight artists, and eight researchers will join hands for Mother Earth for another leg of “Walong Filipina 2010: Sa Ngalan ng Kalikasan,” which is slated from Oct. 14 to Nov. 21 at the Small Gallery of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.
“Walong Filipina 2010” honors the works of eight environmentalists. They are Evelyn Cacha, co-founder of Alyansa Laban sa Mina (Alamin) in Mindoro; UP Tacloban dean Margarita dela Cruz; Sis. Luz Emmanuel of Assumption Antipolo; environmental lawyer Ipat Luna; Judea Millora, a waste management expert; Jurgenne Primavera, renowned advocate of sustainable fish farming; Lydia Robledo, butterfly habitat conservation advocate; and Luz Sabas, 80 years old, who together with her late husband pioneered waste management in the Philippines.
The advocacies of these eight women were portrayed by Egai Talusan Fernandez, Efren Garcellano, Renato Habulan, Rico Palacio, Mario de Rivera, Mark Salvatus, Jojit Solano, and PG Zoluaga, who worked on the subjects based on research supplied by UP Arts Studies class under professor Flaudette May Datuin. The researchers are Ceres Canilao, Hemerson Dimacale, Aleth Gayosa, Romena Luciano, Vima Odiver, Mai Saporsantos, and Debbie Virata.
The CCP-edition of “Walong Filipina 2010” features an essay writing competition for college students. Contest guidelines and entry forms are available at www.culturalcenter.gov.ph and at http://walongfilipina.wordpress.com/essay-writing-contest-2010s/.
For inquiries, visit http://walongfilipina.wordpress.com and www.culturalcenter.gov.ph.
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De Leon, Melencio and Escueta at Mo_Space
Pardo de Leon, Jet Melencio and Jed Escueta attempt to let go of preconceived notions about art and other delusions, evoking an emptiness and reduction of both form and process, in “The Clear Light,” which is on view at Mo_Space, third floor, Bonifacio High Street.
Roberto Chabet curates the exhibit.
For inquiries, call 681-2871 or email exhibitions@mo-space.net.
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‘Enemy’ at Paseo Gallery
Alvin Zafra, CJ Tañedo, Danilo Arriola, Darwin Gonzales, Dennis Gonzales, Dexter Sy, Ivan Roxas, Jason Montinola, Jigger Cruz, John Paul Antido, Jojo Austria, Kaloy Sanchez, Kiko Escora, Marcial Pontillas, Mark Magistrado, Melvin Culaba, Mideo Cruz, Orley Ypon, and Ronald Caringal hold “Enemy,” which opens on Oct. 15 at Paseo Gallery, Art Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Oct. 31.
For details, call or SMS 0916-6969469.
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Broke, Anading and Cordero at Manila Contemporary
Poklong Anading and Louie Cordero team up with Broke, the unique design strand of well-known fabrication company Bespoke based in Manila, to produce an experimental mix of functional and conceptual fine arts project in “Broke+Poklong Anading+Louie Cordero,” which opens on Oct. 16, 6 p.m. at Manila Contemporary, Whitespace, 2314 Pasong Tamo Ext., Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City.
For inquiries, call 844-7328 or e-mail s.perez@manila contemporary.com.
Karl Roque at Renaissance Gallery
Karl Roque explores the dynamic of hope from despair in addressing environmental and human catastrophes in “Quintessence,” which opens on Oct. 15 at the Renaissance Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
‘Implode’at the CCP
The Technological University of the Philippines presents the award-winning works of its alumni in “Implode,” which is on view at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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‘Lucia’ at The Crucible
Southern Artists Atelier members Raul Isidro, Ephraim Santos, Edgar Doctor, Justin Nuyda, Al Perez, Fil dela Cruz, Rudolf Gonzales, and Julius Limpe mount “Lucia,” which opens on Oct. 12 at The Crucible Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
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‘Dasmanila’ at Ayala Museum Plaza
Ayala Museum will present “Dasmanila: Recycling Garbage, Restoring Heritage,” which opens on Oct. 15 at the Ayala Museum Plaza, Makati Ave. corner Dela Rosa St., Greenbelt Park, Makati City. The show runs until Nov. 21.
The art installation comprises of 400 flowers made from recycled garbage, handwoven by a group of women in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
For some time now, the women of Dasmariñas have collaborated to produce and sell uniquely crafted products made from recycled garbage.
The show is funded by the profit generated from Omnium Design Studios and Omnium Software, who have initiated socially responsive efforts in Uganda, Kenya, and the Philippines.
The art project is presented in collaboration with the Center for Social Action of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, and the Dasma Women in Recycling, Ayala Foundation, and Ayala Museum.
For inquiries, 757-7117 to 21 local 35 or visit www.ayalamuseum.org.
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Raffy Napay at Blanc Peninsula
Raffy Napay mounts his first solo show “Nearest and Dearest,” which is on view until Oct. 30 at Blanc Peninsula Manila, ground floor Shops 9 and 10, Ayala Ave. cor. Makati Ave., Makati City.
For details, e-mail info@blanc.ph or visit www.blanc.ph.