ARTablado presents ❛Cuadrado❜
In “Cuadrado: The Art in Square,” 50 artworks from various local artists prove that no matter the format, individual artistic character shines through. Organized under the Art Show Philippines group, the participating artists include Pboy Yballe, Shine Vitto, Eri Dungo-Manaois, Abegail Sabularse, Raneil Ibay, Andrei Dalligos, Angeh Sityar, Jadie Pasaylo, Nico Osma, Fides Banasihan, Sharmaene Vitto, Van Pug, Angelica Baltar, Dianne Lorein, Aezha Lejao, Dikya, RA Marinas, Ana Senoy, Yuzu, Skit, Markslaud, JA Ballarta, FJ Nieva, Dam Nieva, Brando, Paolo Gerero, Alyssa Marie, Anne Canceran, Connie Leah, Siningera and Anna Sy. Together they present a unique collection of contemporary works within perfectly-proportioned canvases. The 50 artworks vary from 24” X 24” to 12” x 12” sizes.
“The square, known as the most ambiguous format in art, generates a visual tension that no other shape can match,” says Frederick Epistola, Art Show Philippines (ASP) founder. “Therefore, artists find it challenging to use this format.”
Last May 2022 Art Show Philippines represented the Philippines in the 4th Armenia Art Fair in Yerevan Armenia. ASP events include fundraising exhibits for children with cancer and with special needs, art mentoring sessions for self-taught artists, art materials fund grant for artists in need of art materials and mental health programs for creative people.
This is the second exhibit held by ASP at ARTablado, which Epistola says “shares our same vision in terms of how we support our local artists,” he says.
“Cuadrado” is on display until Feb. 28 at the Upper Ground Floor, North Wing of Robinsons Antipolo.
VICE VERSA ARTISTS GROUP ‘NO PLACE LIKE HOME’ FUNDRAISING SHOW
Vice Versa Artists Group together with Chroma Garcia Artists Group, Sihay Lipa Artists Group and SOS Children’s Village Lipa. All 13 artworks by the children from SOS Children’s Village Lipa, the beneficiary of the exhibit, were sold on opening day.
As Vice Versa Artists Group looks back on 10 years of creating “art with a heart,” the collective concludes its exhibit titled “No Place Like Home,” on view until Feb. 28 at Robinsons Land ARTablado in Robinsons Galleria. The exhibit features over 80 artworks from the Vice Versa Artists Group, along with Chroma Garcia and Silay Lipa art collectives.
Prior to this, the group visited places such as SOS Children’s Village in Lipa, Batangas — a village dedicated to providing a loving and caring home for orphaned children. Vice Versa held a five-day art mentoring program with 21 studentparticipants. The group gave the children paints, brushes, easels, mixing palettes, and even refreshments during sessions. All 13 artworks by the children from SOS Children’s Village Lipa, the beneficiary of the exhibit, were sold on opening day of the exhibit at Robinsons Galleria.
Participating artists are William Abao, Aimer Kayle Barba, Alexandra Monserrat, Anthony Escueta, Bernardo Oronos Jr., Carlos Alferez Castro, Christine Dato, Dhennis Sigua, Edward de Castro, Gab Villalobos, Gilbert Tugbo, Jamaica Tocayon, Jay Vincent Gatdula, Jayson Leona, Jeboy Roxas, Jed Hael, Jelly Kalaw, Jerson Enriquez, Jhon Lhoyd Escueta, Jonathan Jalac, Klein Tristan Losauro, Kristel Magparangalan, Maria Althea Munlawin, Medardo Olaco, Miranda Patrick, MJ Palma, Ramil Tumampos, Rico Tubar, Dodel Malaluan, Ron de Torre, Ruru Mataverde Jr., Vicson Apostol, Vince Martin Macatangay, YelCast, Yna Reyes, and Edward Padilla Jr., with the special participation of studentartists as part of the mentorship program.
Vice Versa will donate 40 percent of total exhibition sales to SOS Children’s Village. “No Place Like Home” is a celebration of the group’s 10-year journey of helping orphaned artists, aiming to raise awareness as to the importance of providing a loving and nurturing environment for orphaned children — to help them achieve their dreams through art.