‘Bloodlines II’ at SM Megamall Art Center
Is artistry hereditary? Is there really an artistic DNA? Why does creativity run in certain families? Undoubtedly, Filipinos are celebrated for their artistry in almost all the art forms, and whether in acting, singing, dancing, writing, composing, or directing, a next generation is sure to follow in the artistic footsteps of their parents.
Impelled by these fascinating questions and in celebration of this admirable Philippine phenomenon, Galerie Anna presents the second edition of “Bloodlines,” a selection of visual works by the country’s families of artists.
Each of these artists is pursuing his or her own personal direction, whether as the natural evolution of their parents’ vision, or as a radical reaction against it. And whether their painting idiom, style, or technique differs from each other. it can still be said that the family that paints together stays together.
Participating families in “Bloodlines II” are: Santos (Malang, Steve, Soler, Mona, Luis, Carina, Isobel), Vinluan (Nestor, Paulo), Veneracion (Roy, Ian), Dela Cruz (Fil, Janos), Joquico ( Gerry, Gary, Grae), Cacnio (Angel, Ferdie), Alvarado (Nune, Nonalisa, Bogie, Burog, Nuklar), Garibay (Bam, Nina), Jumalon (Edwin, Amihan, Is, Lorna, Jana), Samson (Jerson, Jaypee), Perrera (Edu, Eric, Eliseo, Eduard), Simsim (Dexter, Joey), Buccat (Herwin, Jerry), Tolentino (Kristoffer, Frank) and Syjuco (Cesare, Jean Marie, Julian, Maxine, Michelline, Trix).
“Bloodlines II” is curated by art critic Cid Reyes.
SM Megamall Art Center is at the 4/ L, The Artwalk, Bldg. A, SM Megamall, EDSA. Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, call or SMS 0909-5918495 and 09367139212.