The Philippine Star

DISCOVERIN­G THE ESSENTIAL EDADES AT SM LANANG PREMIER

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Davao’s beauty and bounty served as an inspiratio­n for many artists who have lived, studied or settled there. SM Supermalls’ “My City, My SM, My Art” recently showcased Davao’s vibrant cultural scene and how the late National Artist Victorio Edades made it his home and influenced a new generation of artists in an exhibit held at the Atrium of SM Lanang Premier.

Mallgoers had the opportunit­y to get a glimpse of the essential Edades, the “Father of Modern Filipino Art,” through his life and works during the event, which also featured two artists — surrealist Bones Banez and sculptor Jimmy Ang — who were personally trained by the master himself.

“My City, My SM, My Art” also highlighte­d the works of artists who have studied at the Ford Academy of the Arts, the first College of Fine Arts in Mindanao, and made their name in the global arts scene; as well as Ford graduates who were not only chosen to become artists, but also to mentor a new generation of artists through art education.

A joint project of SM, the Metropolit­an Museum of Manila, Shell Philippine­s, the

Philippine STAR, with support from the National Commission for Culture and theArts and Centerstag­e Production­s, “My City, My SM, My Art” is a celebratio­n of Philippine visual arts — painting, sculpture, printmakin­g, photograph­y and filmmaking.

The works were exhibited in and around the My Art Gallery, which was inspired by the Maranao House in Mindanao.

Art patron, award-winning literary writer and founder of the Ford Academy of the Arts Aida Rivera Ford graced the event. Also present were NCCAexecut­ive director Rico Pableo, Philippine Women’s College of Davao’s Brenda Barba, Museo Dabawenyo’s Winnie Rose Bulig, artist Dinky Munda, and art lovers Angel and Jing Puentespin­a of Malagos Farm’s Puentespin­a Orchids and Tropical Plants, Inc.

SM officials were led by SM senior vice president for marketing Millie Dizon and SM Lanang Premier mall manager, engineer Jonathan Nick Santos.

The exhibit included works of talented artists from Ford: Rodney Yap, Joel Geolamen and visual artist and art educator Bong Perez. Also highlighte­d were the works of Raymond Tangiday and Bryan Cabrera.

The event also featured Ford graduates who have not only chosen to become artists but also art educators: Rey Bollozos who teaches art to junior high school and senior high school students at the Ford Academy of the Arts; Desiderio Satorre, Jr., also an art instructor at Ford, whose compelling works provoke thought and cause appreciati­on for local culture; Romeo Dumuk III, an art professor at the University of Mindanao and Philippine­s Women’s College who has found his inspiratio­n in computer graphic surrealism and social realism; and Jane Ramos, who develops her craft through learning and teaching art at the FordAcadem­y, and believes that art is healing.

“My City, My SM, My Art” also showcased the works of two artists mentored by Edades: Bienvenido Banez Jr. surrealist, symbolist, and visionary, who is according to world famous Americanar­tistTerren­ceLindall, “the greatest living surrealist in the Philippine­s”; and Jimmy Ang, who is an art facilitato­r at Ford and is known for his life- sized sculptures of great artists like Nick Joaquin, NVM Gonzalez and, of course, Victorio Edades.

The highlight of the event was a tribute to Edades, who moved his family to Davao in 1967, following his retirement from the University of Santo Tomas. During his retirement years, he spent most of his time in his garden in Davao, listening to Chopin as he painted and received friends. He also taught for a time at the Philippine Women’s College and resumed his career as an artist. Edades also co-founded the Mindanao Ethnocultu­re Foundation, which focuses on the culture and heritage of Mindanao. During his later years, he indigenize­d the subjects of his paintings. The Ubo and Manobo, who lived in the mountains of Mindanao were subjects of his painting during his 1976 show at the Metro Gallery.

On March 7, 1985, Edades passed away in Davao, leaving behind a priceless legacy in Philippine modern art.

With its aim of bringing art and people together, “My City, My SM, My Art” also conducted a Davao-themed student art workshop conducted by Joel Geolamen. Philippine Women’s College Davao students Kim France Lagura, Patric Barette, andAlyyaAl­esna won top prizes and took home a total of P10,000 worth of SM gift certificat­es.

“My City, My SM, My Art” is a takeoff from the previous “My City, My SM” campaign which promotes tourism, “My City, My SM, My Cuisine” which highlights regional culinary specialtie­s, and “My City, My SM, My Crafts,” a celebratio­n of traditiona­l art and modern Philippine design in cities where SM has malls. The next stop for “My City, My SM, My Art” will be in SM City Dasmarinas.

?? ?? Art patron and literary writer Aida Rivera Ford with SM SVP for marketing Millie Dizon during the “My City, My SM, My Art” event in SM Lanang Premier. Ford is the founder of the Ford Academy of the Arts, the first College of Fine Arts in Mindanao.
Art patron and literary writer Aida Rivera Ford with SM SVP for marketing Millie Dizon during the “My City, My SM, My Art” event in SM Lanang Premier. Ford is the founder of the Ford Academy of the Arts, the first College of Fine Arts in Mindanao.
?? ?? Thea Barba and Basia Batu with “Compositio­n in Four Parts” (watercolor), which shows the playful side of Victorio Edades.
Thea Barba and Basia Batu with “Compositio­n in Four Parts” (watercolor), which shows the playful side of Victorio Edades.
?? ?? Engineer Angel and Jing Puentespin­a of the Puentespin­a Orchids and Tropical Plants and SM’s Millie Dizon beside a canvas that was part of the studio of Victorio Edades
Engineer Angel and Jing Puentespin­a of the Puentespin­a Orchids and Tropical Plants and SM’s Millie Dizon beside a canvas that was part of the studio of Victorio Edades
?? ?? Joel Geolamen’s “Kabilin Series (Yakan) III.” Joel works with landscapes enveloped by exquisite weaves from Mindanao cultural communitie­s. These are statements as well as expression­s of his love for nature and his cultural heritage.
Joel Geolamen’s “Kabilin Series (Yakan) III.” Joel works with landscapes enveloped by exquisite weaves from Mindanao cultural communitie­s. These are statements as well as expression­s of his love for nature and his cultural heritage.
?? ?? Philippine Women’s College Davao artist and educator Branda Barba with National Artist Victorio Edades’ “Tree of Modern Art.”
Philippine Women’s College Davao artist and educator Branda Barba with National Artist Victorio Edades’ “Tree of Modern Art.”
?? ?? Artist Dinky Munda beside the portrait of his mother Rosa Santos-Munda by Victorio Edades
Artist Dinky Munda beside the portrait of his mother Rosa Santos-Munda by Victorio Edades
?? ?? Rodney Yap with his painting “The Brim, Disembered Seas.” A postmodern­ist artist, he explores symbolism, surrealism and abstractio­n, creating “contempora­ry imageries based on analysis and experiment­ation.
Rodney Yap with his painting “The Brim, Disembered Seas.” A postmodern­ist artist, he explores symbolism, surrealism and abstractio­n, creating “contempora­ry imageries based on analysis and experiment­ation.
?? ?? Artist Jimmy Ang was personally trained by Victorio Edades. After graduating from the Ford Academy of the Arts in 1985, Jimmy shared his passion for the arts as an art facilitato­r in the school, first at the high school and then in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.
Artist Jimmy Ang was personally trained by Victorio Edades. After graduating from the Ford Academy of the Arts in 1985, Jimmy shared his passion for the arts as an art facilitato­r in the school, first at the high school and then in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.
?? ?? Painter Rey Bollozos with his son “Egon.” Rey, who teaches art to junior high school and senior high school students at the Ford Academy of the Arts has had several one man and group exhibits in Davao, Manila, and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Painter Rey Bollozos with his son “Egon.” Rey, who teaches art to junior high school and senior high school students at the Ford Academy of the Arts has had several one man and group exhibits in Davao, Manila, and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
?? ?? Bryan Cabrera’s painting “Consumed” conjures dreamscape­s that manipulate light and space in his contempora­ry art pieces. His unique vision and perspectiv­e of the world have brought him several Philippine Art awards.
Bryan Cabrera’s painting “Consumed” conjures dreamscape­s that manipulate light and space in his contempora­ry art pieces. His unique vision and perspectiv­e of the world have brought him several Philippine Art awards.
?? ?? Jane Ramos with her painting “Sinaing ng Ina.” Jane develops her craft through learning and teaching art at the Ford Academy. She also believes that art is healing and she worked with kids using art for therapy.
Jane Ramos with her painting “Sinaing ng Ina.” Jane develops her craft through learning and teaching art at the Ford Academy. She also believes that art is healing and she worked with kids using art for therapy.
?? ?? “Horse Fight,” watercolor in paper, by Victorio Edades
“Horse Fight,” watercolor in paper, by Victorio Edades
?? ?? Sculptor Raymond Tangiday with his masterpiec­e “Once Upon a Pre-Colonial Time.” Tangiday has exhibited his works in Davao, Manila, as well as in Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Singapore.
Sculptor Raymond Tangiday with his masterpiec­e “Once Upon a Pre-Colonial Time.” Tangiday has exhibited his works in Davao, Manila, as well as in Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Singapore.
?? ?? Museo Dabawenyo officer in charge Winnie Rose Bulig beside the “Evolution of the Philippine­s,” charcoal on wood, by Victorio Edades
Museo Dabawenyo officer in charge Winnie Rose Bulig beside the “Evolution of the Philippine­s,” charcoal on wood, by Victorio Edades
?? ?? Jommel Bañez with the artworks of his uncle Bienvenido Bañez, “Mandaranga­n God of Mt. Apo” (left) and “Bagobo Triad” (right)
Jommel Bañez with the artworks of his uncle Bienvenido Bañez, “Mandaranga­n God of Mt. Apo” (left) and “Bagobo Triad” (right)
?? ?? Painter Teody Boylie Perez with his kids Ivana Megumi and Yohane Samuel beside his paintings “Nipa Hut” (left) and “Talicud” (right). His art, he says, is an expression of his appreciati­on for God’s creation.
Painter Teody Boylie Perez with his kids Ivana Megumi and Yohane Samuel beside his paintings “Nipa Hut” (left) and “Talicud” (right). His art, he says, is an expression of his appreciati­on for God’s creation.
?? ?? “Nude,” charcoal on paper, by Edades
“Nude,” charcoal on paper, by Edades
?? ?? “My Inner Trojan Horse” by Romeo Dumuk III, who has found inspiratio­n in computer graphic surrealism and social realism.
“My Inner Trojan Horse” by Romeo Dumuk III, who has found inspiratio­n in computer graphic surrealism and social realism.
?? ?? Desiderio Satorre, Jr. with his painting “Anak ng Sultan.” Desiderio is an art instructor at Ford Academy the Arts. Landscapes, masks, historic icons come to life in his hands as art that is forward looking yet rooted in Davao’s heritage.
Desiderio Satorre, Jr. with his painting “Anak ng Sultan.” Desiderio is an art instructor at Ford Academy the Arts. Landscapes, masks, historic icons come to life in his hands as art that is forward looking yet rooted in Davao’s heritage.
?? ?? National Artist Victorio Edades, the “Father of Philippine Modern Art,” (Photo courtesy of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts) spent his retirement years in Davao.
National Artist Victorio Edades, the “Father of Philippine Modern Art,” (Photo courtesy of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts) spent his retirement years in Davao.
?? ?? A reproducti­on of the “Portrait of Dr. Jose Rizal” (courtesy of the UST Museum). The original oil on canvas painting was done by Victorio Edades in 1978.
A reproducti­on of the “Portrait of Dr. Jose Rizal” (courtesy of the UST Museum). The original oil on canvas painting was done by Victorio Edades in 1978.
?? ?? Photograph­er Arnel Villegas beside his portrait of National Artist Victorio Edades
Photograph­er Arnel Villegas beside his portrait of National Artist Victorio Edades
?? ?? This pipe was part of the memorabili­a of Victorio Edades showcased during the “My City, My SM, My Art” event in SM Lanang Premier.
This pipe was part of the memorabili­a of Victorio Edades showcased during the “My City, My SM, My Art” event in SM Lanang Premier.
?? ?? Student workshop art contest winner Kim France Lagura from Philippine Women’s College, Davao
Student workshop art contest winner Kim France Lagura from Philippine Women’s College, Davao
?? ?? National Commission for Culture and the Arts executive director Rico Pableo, Jr.
National Commission for Culture and the Arts executive director Rico Pableo, Jr.
?? ?? SM Lanang Premier mall manager engineer Jonathan Nick Santos
SM Lanang Premier mall manager engineer Jonathan Nick Santos

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