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Fave sketching bench 🎨 #Arete #Inscapes #sculpture #outdoorinstallation #installationart #AteneoArtgallery #Artmuseum #artgallery #artexhibit #art #artwork #artph #manilaart #asianart #asianartist #design #visualarts #conceptualart #ContemporaryArt #film #wheninmanila #filmphotography #photography #asia #southeastasia (at Areté) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4EqfqjnA700JDUDQzb1cb6PAu8Z1pRuiajnr80/?igshid=1wjnme5d1yhnu

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2066 - Islands for sale

2066 – Islands for sale

Here is the second sketch I did last Saturday with #UskQuezonCity at Ateneo Art Gallery. This installation, by Pete Jimenez, is made out of decommissioned rescue boats and is meant to be a commentary on the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. I only had time to do the ink work on the spot and finished off the painting at home. My sketch ended up looking kind of abstract…but it really…

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Almost dropped my phone taking this photo 😂 It paid off tho!! 👍 #mylife #AteneoArtGallery #Arete #AdMU #AdMUArete #selfies (at Areté)

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Maligalig na bata. #ateneoartgallery #sharedresidenceproject (at Ateneo Art Gallery)

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TITLE: Laundry ARTIST: Romeo V. Tabuena MEDIUM: Oil on plywood YEAR: 1951 PROVENANCE: Gifted by Fernando Zobel 

Filipino artist, Romeo V. Tabuena, was born in Iloilo City, Philippines in 1921. He graduated with an architecture degree from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila and a painting degree from the University of the Philippines. In around 1949, he was able to catch his ‘first’ big break and acquired the chance to display his works in drawing and in water coloring at the Philippine Art Gallery. Wanting to learn more from the Masters, he left the Philippines to take classes at the Art Students League of New York (1952) and at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière (1955). After which he moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico- an emerging artist community at that time. Despite being away from his homeland, he stayed in touch with his roots by continuously expressing it through his works (Geringer Art, 2019).

As a postwar Neorealist painter and printmaker, Tabuena was able to divulge his experiences in life and of different cultures in Southeast Asia to Mexico, through his works. Moreover, as mentioned in an interview, both Cubism and Chinese vertical format painting are what inspired him as the artist that he has come to be.  Hence, his work generally features muted, monochromatic shapes that are pieced together. And the subject matter he more leans onto consists of a combination of both Filipino and Mexican culture through the use of acrylics, oils and watercolors. And he was greatly known for his own portrayal of everyday day working individuals, and of rural landscapes such as traditional houses and native plants as well. Consequently, his dark-tone oil paintings were greatly praised for its depiction of ‘proletarian’ concerns.  (Geringer Art, 2019).

Tabuena’s ‘Laundry’ was created in 1951 through the use of oil on plywood. As tribute, Fernando Zobel donated Tabuena’s artwork to the Ateneo Art Gallery. In the painting, it depicts the typical housing situations of Filipinos in impoverished areas settling in river canals or over soil surfaces. These houses are commonly known as stilt houses but are referred to as nipa huts or bahay kubos by Filipinos. More so, wooden ladders are placed in front of the houses to provide access and convenience. With the support of long wooden sticks, several pieces of clothing in various colors are lined up and put on display outside of the houses. The roofs on the houses have patches and seem to look like they consist of different materials that are pieced together.

The title in itself simply identifies and provides a general picture of what’s shown or being done in the painting- the hanging and drying of clothes outside the houses. This is a typical setting of Filipino homes most especially where washing machines and dryers did not exist yet. Moreover, it is an oil painting done on plywood thus, classified as a two-dimensional work. Tabuena may have chosen to work with such materials since oil paint is flexible and can be utilized in various ways. With this, I was able to observe the presence of different textures it gives to the wooden structures and in the clothing. Additionally, the use of plywood prevents the appearance of cracks in the oil paint since wood is rigid.

I was completely drawn to the painting as the appearances of the clothing were painted in such a distressed, ragged manner with different washes of color to go along with it. This could have been done so to illustrate the cheap and low quality of the clothing, and of their frequent usage. Moreover, there was the use of a muted, toned down color scheme, as shown in the clothing and wooden structures,to relieve the charged atmosphere. In doing so, it further emphasized the visual textures of the figures depicted in the painting, giving a more realistic touch to it. Aside from that, he might have chosen this particular color scheme to provide a more melancholic ambience. The negative space, which refers to the background, has an achromatic value to accentuate the details on the wooden structures and clothing, which on the other hand have a chromatic value. Moreover, there was the presence of an organic shape in how the clothing was illustrated. They were painted in such a way that they appear to be swinging while being hung outside to dry hence, a depiction of a life like movement.

Stilt houses or also known as bahay kubos are Filipino native houses that were the dominant architectures observed in the past. The word ‘bahay kubo’ embodies a fundamental value that Filipinos live by- bayanihan or togetherness. Bahay kubos are constructed in such a way that there are no partitions but just a single space (Thomas, 2018). However, as something as an iconic and an essential part of the cultural heritage of us Filipinos, these houses are now stereotyped as a place of living for the poor. And yet again, there is a separation between the privileged and the underprivileged, which simply goes against what they stand for. Moreover, washing of clothes by way of hand has become a Filipino custom for ages now. Hanging and lining them up together outside of the house are how the clothes are generally dried. However, there is now the development of washing machines and dryers. Hence, the hanging of clothes in the painting may depict the lack of comfort and luxury of Filipinos in this living situation.

The positioning of the figures in the painting was from a side angle. It is depicted in such a way that us as the spectators are looking at the painting from a perspective of a window, as if at the set of places. Through this, Tabuena was able to give us a glimpse on what lies on the other end of the spectrum; depicting the discomfort and difficulties brought about in this kind of living situation that are faced by a multitude of Filipinos. And as someone who is privileged, it makes me appreciate more the ease and comfort that’s been provided to me. On that account, we are faced with the sad truth that there is indeed a clear separation between the privileged and the underprivileged; that there are different views set out in the world.

As I've mentioned earlier, Tabuena is known for incorporating Filipino culture in his works. From my standpoint, he was able to successfully portray a glimpse of the everyday life of certain Filipinos and even of traditional houses that still exist at present time. Alongside this, he was able to depict ‘proletarian’ concerns as well; indicating the status of individuals in such settings- lower class or low wage individuals. The concern here then lies not only on the quality of their living situations but on the clear distinction and separation between the privileged and underprivileged in the Philippines as well. More often than not, we don’t fully immerse ourselves with the works of arts shown in front of us. We admire its beauty solely from the surface but fail to grasp and perceive the underlying significance of it. And through this entire process, I was made more aware of the pressing issues faced in the majority of our society. I made me understand and further appreciate this painting even more.

References

Ateneo Art Gallery. (n.d). Laundry. Retrieved from https://ateneoartgallery .com/collections/laundry

Geringer Art. (2019, May 12). Retrieved from https://www.geringerart. com/artists/romeo-v-tabuena/

Thomas, A. (2018, September 11). Bahay Kubo and Its Symbolism in the Filipino Culture. Retrieved from https://balay.ph/bahay-kubo/

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I was finally able to visit INK Story, AngInK’s 30th anniversary exhibit this afternoon and what a pleasant surprise it was to not only be able to see the artworks of fellow InKies but to see the INK founders and original members of AngInK themselves! Para akong nag-gatecrash ng reunion. My artwork for the exhibit is “Mithiing Mirasol” which features a tiny seedling who aspires to be like the brightest sunflowers. I was with the brightest sunflowers that inspired me and my batch mates when we first became members of AngInk 12 years ago. And they still continue to aspire, lead and dream big things for the organization… to become even the suns and stars. So proud to be an InKie!  If you still haven’t visited our exhibit, just a reminder that this is the last week of exhibition (until August 27, 2022). Please schedule a visit to the exhibit at the Ateneo Art Gallery. Check @ateneoartgallery for details. #angink #inkstory #angilustradorngkabataan #art #artph #exhibit https://www.instagram.com/p/ChfIM5iPat1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Upcoming Events in October

October 3-5, Wednesday - Friday Ateneo SALT Institute International Conference on Educational Frontiers 8:00 - 4:30 PM

In an age of greater access to information and innovation, how is education going to respond? The Ateneo SALT Institute, with the Asia Pacific Interactive- Jesuit Education Consortium, is organizing the International Conference on Educational Frontiers from October 3 to 5, at the Areté, Ateneo de Manila University. It aims to bring together educators, researchers, and administrators to talk about new frontiers, challenges and opportunities in education.

It features plenary talks from Gino Borromeo of the McCann Worldgroup, who will speak about the youth of today, and Dr. Christine Halse of the Education University of Hong Kong, who will speak about intercultural education's role in promoting social justice. It also has Andrew Miller of the Shanghai American School who will give the Rex Project-based Learning Masterclass.

The procedures to join the conference are found on this link: https://www.educfrontiers.com/attend.html

October 17, Wednesday Ateneo Art Gallery ArtSpeak: Ateneo Art Awards 2018 3:00 PM 

Sit down with some of the shortlisted artists of the Ateneo Art Awards 2018 - Fernando Zóbel Prizes for Visual Art as they talk about their practice and respective works in the Ateneo Art Awards 2018 exhibit. Stay tuned for announcements on https://www.facebook.com/ateneoartgallery/.

October 20, Saturday Ateneo Art Gallery Charcoal Drawing Workshop with Ronson Culibrina 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Learn charcoal drawing in this free class with Ateneo Art Awards 2018 winner Ronson Culibrina! Stay tuned for announcements on https://www.facebook.com/ateneoartgallery/. 

October 30, Tuesday Office of the Dean of the School of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies Piano Duets and Sarswela Songs 5:30 - 7:00 PM

On October 30, 2018, at 5:30-7:00 p.m., the Office of the Dean of the School of Humanities and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ateneo de Manila University, in cooperation with Arete, present "Piano Duets and Sarswela Songs" at the Doreen Blackbox at Arete.

The Doreen Blackbox is named after the late Doreen Gamboa Fernandez, who for over thirty years taught at the Ateneo de Manila University. Her sister was the late concert pianist Della Gamboa Besa.

In 2012, Mrs. Besa performed piano duets with Ana Marie de Guzman at a concert at the Ateneo in commemoration of her sister's tenth death anniversary. The concert and an exhibition of Dr. Fernandez's memorabilia and papers were organized by the Ateneo Library of Women's Writings and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, which Dr. Fernandez once headed. During that affair, Mrs. Besa revealed that she used to perform duets at recitals with her sister at St. Scholastica's College before she (Doreen) went on to take further studies in literature. 

The concert "Piano Duets and Sarswela Songs" is a way for the university to formalize the establishment of the blackbox, to commemorate the woman after whom it is named, and to thank the donor who underwrote its construction. It is also a way of resurrecting the moment when the sisters Doreen and Della were partners on stage. 

Performing works from Mrs. Besa's repertoire are pianists Mary Anne Espina and Grace Garcia, both of whom studied with Mrs. Besa. Soprano Nenen Espina sings songs from the sarswela, a Philippine dramatic form--the Spanish zarzuela indigenized--which Dr. Fernandez studied in the 1970s and 80s.

Admission to the concert is free of charge, but because seats are limited, interested parties are requested to notify the organizers by registering through https://goo.gl/forms/XzpXc2sAPxJRxqRr2 or by calling 4266001 loc. 5340.

[thelearneratlarge]

Study for “High Rise Conversation”: a #charcoalonpaper #drawing ny #filipinoartist Elmer Borlongan. Currently on display as part of the Elmer Borlongan Draws the Line Exhibit at the @ateneoartgallery which runs until May 13. For more details about the exhibit, check out my blog post at thelearneratlarge.wordpress.com (search: Elmer Borlongan) #art #artwork #museum #artgallery #thelearneratlarge (at Areté)

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Out of the Ordinary

It was great and refreshing to finally be in a different environment where I can happily appreciate art, especially since I’ve constantly been inside a classroom learning about Basic Calculus, Physics, and Biology. I visited the Ateneo Art Gallery with my older sister before but the gallery was so different from what it looked when my class and I visited last Tuesday, November 8. Admittedly, it has been about 5 months since my last visit so there was bound to be a change.

Luckily, we didn’t have to go as a class to each exhibit and we were allowed to explore the works on our own. I find it more difficult to enjoy an exhibit or gallery when I am part of a large group because, in all honesty, not everyone will have the same interest and curiosity as I have on art. And so, I was happy that I was able to explore the gallery at my own pace without much disturbance from others. I was able to examine the artworks that caught my interest and immerse myself in the message and mood being portrayed by each work.

One of my favourite artwork in the gallery is Lie Tiers by Ian Carlo Jaucian. Skeletons in artworks are usually portrayed in a dark and gloomy manner to make it feel like death or darkness. In contrast, Jaucian’s work was able to portray skeletons in a more positive and light manner. He used bright colored paint (shades of yellow) to color the skeletons instead of the usual shades of grey or white colors. I liked how he creatively portrayed the different constellations through these joyous-looking skeletons. It was something out of the ordinary. 

Speaking of out of the ordinary, the Los Disastres de la Democracia (Disasters of Democracy) exhibit was the most unusual exhibit that I have ever seen in my life. As soon as I entered the exhibit, I felt the chaos and anger all around. Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for something like that. The exhibit wasn’t my favourite but it was the most intriguing. It was interesting to try and figure out what exactly all those artworks mean or what was the story behind it all. I wasn’t able to understand several of the works but I still found the exhibit quite interesting.

I have never encountered the concept of virtual tours of museums and art galleries. I guess when choosing between virtual or physical galleries and museums, a lot of people would find it more convenient to go on virtual tours, especially when the museum or gallery they wish to see is halfway across the world. It would also be less expensive. 

Even though we are in the Digital Age, I believe that physical art galleries are still relevant today. I don’t think I’ll be able to learn as much if I were to go on a virtual tour of a gallery because I learn better through experience and hands-on activities. I need to be able to physically see these works in order for me to fully grasp the true essence of the it. It’s hard to explain, but it feels different when I look at art digitally and when I’m actually in front of the work. For me, being able to see artworks physically makes it more real and astonishing. I’d like to think that a lot of people would feel the same way as I do, especially artists. There is just something special about being able to have an artwork right in front of you (face-to-face) and not just through a monitor. 

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#👍 #🇵🇭🎨 #😳😫😢😢😢 #🌚#lesliedechavez #ateneoartgallery (at Ateneo Art Gallery)

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Inscapes by Agnes Arellano 🎨 #Arete #Inscapes #sculpture #outdoorinstallation #installationart #AteneoArtgallery #Artmuseum #artgallery #artexhibit #art #artwork #artph #manilaart #asianart #asianartist #design #visualarts #conceptualart #ContemporaryArt #film #wheninmanila #filmphotography #photography #asia #southeastasia (at Areté) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4EqU6ZHXz-khnc1FaT_F4LOLIt0epx4hSWGUg0/?igshid=mm9dfbo2nlvf

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Between The Frames Part 1: Kit 😄😄😄 #mylife #AteneoArtGallery #Arete #AdMU #AdMUArete (at Areté)

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#ThrowbackThursday 

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It's always refreshing to discuss "Art" with people whose as passionate as you are. Me with the classmates and Prof. Tony understanding the mechanics and the story behind this amazing work. #saturdayartclass #contemporaryart #ateneoartgallery#

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Birth, a 2005 graphic acrylic on resin work by #FilipinoArtist Ronald Ventura. Currently on display as part of the Love It and Leave It: A Legacy of Gifts to the @ateneoartgallery Exhibit which runs until January 2019. For more details about the exhibit, check out my blog post at thelearneratlarge.wordpress.com (search: Ateneo Art Gallery) #art #artwork #museum #artgallery #thelearneratlarge (at Areté)

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This is a very cute young lady modeling for our drawing workshop. I told her I love how she posed. She replied that she gave much thought of how she was going to pose. #ateneoartgallery #shapevisualartworkshop