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Art is a green pasture. But sometimes, the artist is sown into barren land.Down the sparse earth, under the quiet sky, he waits for a sign of life. It did not take long for the sun to shine and the rain to pour steadily, and as the artist soaks up both water and warmth, he grows a small, steadfast leaf.The webinar “Kalibutan Seminar Node 3: Works Disclose – Materialities of Art” with Region 7 curators and moderators Jay Nathan Jore and Maria Taniguchi, and art collective Solitaryo Cinco (Khriss Bajade, Bastinuod, Mark ‘KDLT’ Copino, and John Villoria), artists Mona Alcudia, Retired Artist, and Gabi Nazareno was the twelfth session of V-CON 2. The speakers were supported by ExCon Director Mariano Montelibano.The two previous nodes provided a walk-through of the exhibition propos...

We are invited to come and visit the Marian Exhibit at the Talan-awon ni Maria Shrine in Murcia, Negros Occidental prepared and organized by the Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross (MMHC).The exhibit has more than twenty images of Mama Mary. We are encouraged to pray to our Mother - Mary. She helps us pray to Jesus and Our Father in Heaven. The exhibit will end on Monday, May 31.Talan-awon ni Maria Shrine also houses the big and beautiful Mama Mary statue. The shrine is a peaceful and relaxing place to visit. It is also a popular venue for weddings and retreats.If you need prayers, you may send your prayer intentions by contacting them through their Facebook page: Talan-awon ni Maria Shrine Official. The MMHC priests and Novices will include you and your loved ones in their d...

‘Fleeting Moments’ is Julia Lopue’s 1st solo exhibition, an unveiling of a lifelong passion. The collection is composed of 64 works spanning five decades of prolific artistic engagement in a variety of mediums to include watercolor, coffee painting, pen and ink, pastel, and mixed media in sizes spanning 17x25 cm to 35x47 cm.It covers a lifetime of impressions that is representative of meaningful markers in the journey of a woman who has chosen to document the unfolding of life through images of captured moments.A visual feast of portraits, flowers and birds, still life, seascapes and landscapes, as well a selection of abstract works speak of a deep appreciation for all the God-given beauty around us that constantly provide inspiration.Amai, as she is warmly known to family and ...

The last stretch of the Ironman Asia Pacific virtual reality race will start at 7 a.m. Friday, May 21, and leading the Philippine team is a Negrense battling to win the top prize to help a Negros-based foundation feed thousands of undernourished children.The winning team will win $5,000 to be given to its charity of choice.The public can add extra points to the Philippine team, led by Negrense Ines Santiago, by voting for it online during the race.The Philippine team has chosen the Negrense Volunteers for Change as its charity-of-choice for the prize money which is equivalent to 40,000 Mingo Meals, NVC president Millie Kilayko said.Kilayko is urging the public to vote for the Philippine team by going to https://www.facebook.com/IRONMANnow/videos/468318764461885/ at 7 a.m. F...

Bianca Kilayko , Doc CJ De Villa-Ragudo, Cyrene Cuenca , Tita Mai , Anthony Tonogbanua, Charlemagne Art, Sugar Cuenca-Tonogbanua, Marlon Bico Domino and Robert De Aro at the cutting of the ribbon to open the exhibit.*"Pinta Pandemya," a group art exhibit of the Mixlada Art group, opened this week at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacood City and will run until May 30.It features works of the Mixlada Art group composed of Anthony V. Tonogbanua, Ariane Nicole Andrada, Charlemagne Gargalicano, Christine Joan Ragudo, Cyrene V. Cuenca, Giljohn Quiamco, Jing Torrecampo, Mai Mai Cuenca, and Sugar Cuenca-Tonogbanua.The exhibit also includes the special participation from Bacolod, Sagay, Cadiz, Escalante artists: Adonis Sollado, Agustin Chavez Jr, Anna Ursal, Beth Ramas, Bien...

Leo Abaya and Joar Songcuya were the focus of ‘Seminar Node 3: Works Disclose | Materialities of Art’ featuring two of the selections of its head curator Dr. Patrick Flores.This caps the third installment of the curated ‘Kalibutan’ exhibition of the Visayas Islands Visual Arts Exhibition & Conference (VIVA ExCon) VCon 2 and the first part of the Saturday discourse.Given the queries on the concept, medium and technique, Leo Abaya talked about his work ‘Unsang Dapita?’ which is durational and serial and intends to capture the changes in a landscape, in his case the medium is diorama and photography.He abides by the principle of camera obscura with which he is looking to create an understanding of the world. He works at finding opportunities to reveal something and since the c...

“Ballerinas” and “Faith” by Chrysee Samillano*The Christian Artists National Various Arts Society (CANVAS) in partnership with Babayi Arts Group will be hold a group art exhibit at Brainy Paintworks located at Door #3 My Corner Home Bldg., 18th St., San Agustin Drive, Bacolod City, on May 9 to 15.Titled “Nanay, Salamat sa Pag Palangga," the exhibit is in line with the celebration of the Mother’s Day and will feature the works of 15 visual artists.The artists are Arthur Bayles, Miriam Bayles, Daniel Bayles, Elijah Bayles, Jasper Bayles, Karen Bayles, Chrysee Samillano, Chin Chin Guanzon, Pablita Guanzon, Juliet Emperado, Noby Juno, Eufemia Penaranda, Nimshi Badrina, Keziah Faith Herbolario and Konica Tracy Faustino.*

About three years ago, four advocates for the environment led by Steven Nelson Segura met and decided that promoting mental health is another worthy cause. During that time, a number of deaths by suicide were reported.Thus, he created a Facebook Group Chat with the idea of raising awareness about mental health and good practices to keep a healthy mental health lifestyle. This little “community” grew from four to forty-six members including this writer.A Facebook page was also initiated where the moderators would share mental health services, hotline numbers and materials on depression, anxiety, positive quotes and other related topics.To further promote mental health, the group was able to join UNOR’s University Week with an exhibit on Mental Health. STI-West Negros University’...

Homegrown artist Miko Zayco will hold a solo exhibit of his unique artworks at the Casa A. Gamboa in Silay City, Negros Occidental, from May 11 to June 11.Miko – or “Michael Nicholas”, his baptismal name as he signs his pieces – comes from local artistic ancestry. His mother is Negrense mosaic artist, Lisa de Leon–Zayco whose works include the collaborative masterpiece “Bao” done with renowned local artist, Paeng Paderna, that is permanently displayed at the Negros Museum, Reena Gamboa of Casa A. Gamboa said Wednesday, May 5.Even with such gifted ancestry, Miko however, has grown into his own artistic persona. The early exposure to his mother’s works combined with having attended workshops with many renowned artists such as Pandy Aviado, Mandy Bugaon, and Ambie Abaño, has moulded M...

Peque directing the opening party scene is his classic Öro, Plata, Mata. Screen grab from Lore Reyes' Tribute To Peque which airs Wednesday on YouTube.*The Peque Gallaga YouTube channel will go live starting noon Wednesday, May 5.The channel aims to be a vehicle for remembering and celebrating the works of Gallaga and hopefully become a discussion platform of his contributions to art, film development and nation building, Eli Tajanglangit, a member of the Busalian group, said.It is a group composed of friends of Gallaga who have come together to promote his work.“Tribute to Peque,” a short film by director Lore Reyes will be the first feature of the channel. It is part of the activities marking the first death anniversary of the acclaimed Negrense filmmaker on Friday, May 7...