Gallery News: Roberto M.A. Robles at Galleria Duemila

Roberto M.A. Robles depicts his outlook on Filipino language, socio-politics, worldview, culture and identity in “Postcripts to Summer,” which is on view until March 30 at Galleria Duemila, 210 Loring St., Brgy. San Rafael, Pasay City.

For inquiries, call 831-9990 or visit www.galleriaduemila.com.

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Julie Lluch unveils Mabini sculpture in Batangas

In commemoration of Gat. Apolinario Mabini’s 150th birth anniversary, Julie Lluch unveiled her sculpture of the Batangas hero during the ceremonial turnover held last Saturday in Tanauan, Batangas.

The sculpture was donated by First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) to the people of Tanauan.

For information, e-mail inquiries@firstasia.edu.ph or visit www.amabini.com.

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MACC winning entries at Museo ng Arkidiyosesis ng Maynila

The Museo ng Arkidiyosesis ng Maynila (MANA) presents the winning artworks and finalists of the recent painting competition of the Manila Archdiocesan Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Church (MACC), which are on view at MANA, third floor, Arzobispado de Manila, 121 Intramuros, Manila.

The winning artworks are “Debosyon ng Kabataang Pilipino” by Ryan F. Caslib (First City Providential College, San Jose del Monte City), first place; “Ala-ala sa Likod ng Lumang Bato” by Edu P. Perreras (Holy Parish, Angeles City), second place; and “Pundasyon” by Andrew D. Tan (FEATI), third place.

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‘Museum of Miniatures’ at Riverbanks Center

The late Aleli Salinas Vengua’s more than 60,000 miniature pieces that she designed to resemble the interior of a 24-room mansion are featured in “Museum of Miniatures,” which is on view at the second floor, E-Com Bldg.,  Riverbanks Center, Marikina City.

The collection, where each room is enclosed in a glass case, comprises the masters’ bedroom, the boys’ and girls’ rooms, a nursery, living and dining rooms, the kitchen and dirty kitchen, bathrooms, the study and reading rooms.

Her collections were on display in her QC home until her death in 2001.

For inquiries, call 570-0701 local 332 or visit www.riverbankscenter.com.

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Strobs Legaspi at Galeria de las Islas

Strobs Hodreal Legaspi holds his first solo show “Cosmos Art,” which is on view until March 28 at Galeria de las Islas, third floor, Silahis Center, Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila.

For details, call 527-2113 or e-mail galeriedelasislas@yahoo.com.

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Jose Bitancor at Burien Community Center, Washington, USA

Baler, Aurora-born, Washington State-based Jose Johann Bitancor tackles the structure of government (majority democrat) in the state of Washington in his  “Istraktura 1”  and “Istraktura 2” series, which open this June at the Burien Community Center, Burien, Washington, USA, and towards the end of the year at Lynnwood Arts Community Gallery in Lynnwood, Washington, respectively.

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Alfred Galvez at Ricco Renzo Gallery

Alfred Galvez relates how the diwatas (protectors of the environment) have been banished as humans encroached on their homes in “Kwento ng Diwata,” which opens on Thursday at Ricco Renzo Gallery, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel-Air 2, Makati City.

For inquiries, call 898-2545.

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Mideo Cruz at Kanto

Mideo Cruz showcases four installations detailing issues on trans-nationalism in “Geographica Sketches,” which is on view until March 23 at Kanto Artist-Run Space The Collective, Malugay St., Makati City.

The show is part of the artist’s exploration of Cyborg Citizens where humans are forced to live in duality.

For details, call or SMS 0906-3275899 or 0915-2053382.