Wednesday, October 10

ManilArt 2012: Blogger's Tour



Taken from their facebook page


At the last minute, I was able to register for this walk and I am anticipating that I would be in for a visual treat. When I got to SMX and registered, I kinda felt lost with so many artworks displayed. 



Itinerary of the tour


Being the country's only art fair, I expect nothing less here at ManilArt and well, two hours of the tour won't be enough. The exhibit was from October 2-6 so I hope you were able to visit and appreciate just like I did. 


Mr Robert Santos (Curator of the Fatima University Gallery) facilitated the tour designed for students and enthusiasts alike. There are more than 40 exhibits to visit but for the tour, we will be going to only 15. The route of the tour would be different from the other as each route would feature a different set of galleries. Not a bad idea especially for people who love works of art. 


Here are some of my unedited shots during the blogger's tour. 




Big and Small Gallery's Crack in the Hull by Ronald Ventura


 

Gallery Big's Mariveles by Joya



Ever wonder how much this Amorsolo painting is?



Gallerie Stephanie's Introduction to Evolution by Villaseran



Gallerie Francesca's Unli in the Philippines by Obemio



Republikha's End of the Black Inhearitance by Elopre. This artwork took 18 months to complete as its mostly composed of feathers. And the picture you see is not the entire art piece. =P



Our tour facilitator informing us with bits and pieces of each artwork



JIV Manila Art's Installation of lightboxes by VJ Villafranca



More works of art



And more work's of Art XD






Juan Archival's Major Major bu Culaba



Explaining the artwork at Galleria Dumelia



Gallery Nine's Siete de Agosto by Romulo Galicano


But wait! There's more!!! XD. I'll keep updating this until I'm done. XD




























I almost forgot, I went back last Friday for a 4-hour tour by myself with almost a thousand photographs taken. Just stay tuned. XD

46 comments:

  1. The artworks are impressive and its nice that there are a lot of artists in this exhibit.

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    1. Yes. Actually this event gathers artists from all over the country to showcase their display.

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  2. The photos speak for themselves, It was a great art event. Swerte mo bro to be part of this event.

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    1. Thanks bro. Actually, guinea pigs kami for the Art Tour to see how it goes. ^_^

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  3. beautiful artworks done by talented Filipino painters.

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  4. One wish on my bucket-list is to visit a art exhibit something like this, I wonder how silence surrounds a room full of meaningful artworks.

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    1. I'm sure there would always be next year. ^_^

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  5. They're all so beautiful. Would love to see em all personally!

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  6. Wow! I specifically loved JIV Manila Art's Installation of lightboxes. We actually have several painter friends. But one that actually stands out is our friend Mimi Tecson. Just like the light boxes, she also the same art. Mixed media is her thing. :) By the way, your selection of photos to take were incredible artworks! :)

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    1. Thanks Mai. Actually, yung tour guide namin namili ng mga galleries na pupuntahan namin. Yung iba, kinunan ko lang habang nageexplain sya about bits and pieces nung artwork pati nung artist. ^_^

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  7. Art that I love to see personally. Hope they will have it here in Davao.

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  8. It only tells that there are too many great filipino artist. The artworks are pretty impressive just looking at you photos =)

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    1. Thanks Ricky. I myself have been overwhelmed with these works of art. :D

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  9. I love that Juan Archival Major Major art, depicts an ordinary filipino waitress which mirrors a reality.

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    1. Ypu. But instead of a filipina waitress, that was for a beauty queen. Hence the title Major-major. :D

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  10. This is a one of a kind exhibition. I just wished I knew earlier! Deym.

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    1. Same here. I just knew about this a few days before the event started.

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  11. I am fascinated with artworks like this. Sana open pa ang exhibit pag balik ko sa Manila

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    1. I think meron yata this Feb 2013. Im not sure when and where.

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  12. if you're not invited, would this be free entrance? daming artwork a.

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    1. If I'm not invited, I'll pay 200 pesos for the ticket that includes an Art Tour (Same as I had) :D

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  13. if you're not invited, would this be free entrance? daming artwork a.

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  14. Wow good stuff, man! If you're really into this kind of thing, let me know! I'm a regular at the Yuchengco Museum and would love to invite you to the weekly art events there :)

    - jsncruz

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    1. Thanks for the invite Jason. I'd love to go there provided that I'd be allowed to take pictures of the exhibit. ^_^

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  15. paintings still stirs so many emotions and responses from me: amazement, admiration, awe, curiosity, etc and they can really get me lost watching them, especially if i see them in galleries... lucky you...

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    1. Thanks Ana but Id say I'm blessed to see a lot of artwork and take pictures of those without being harassed. :D

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  16. Beautiful and meaningful artworks. Filipinos are really talented and creative.

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    1. I agree. There are a lot of Pinoys and Pinays out there who are extremely creative. ^_^

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  17. nice photos and will be awaiting for the rest. So many good pinoy painters/visual artist we have in the country, the Amorsolo, priceless it must be....

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  18. Nakakacurious naman yung artwork ni Galeria Dumelia I like it kahit d ko alam yung menaning nya

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    1. Hehehe. Well most artworks may not have any meaning to enthusiasts like us but once they explain the piece, its easier for us to understand and absorb it.

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  19. wow!!!! ang ganda.. ang gagaling!!! will wait for more photos!!! very creating nung light boxes!

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  20. Too bad, I wasn't able to check this. Would have been very nice to be there and experience it myself.

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    1. Don't worry. I think there is an upcoming exhibit similar to ManilArt by Feb 2013. ^_^

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  21. May next year pa naman sir. I've been looking forward to visit Lopez Museum if it wasn't for restrictions in taking pictures.

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  22. You said that you've been lost for so many artworks have been displayed. I think you're not. You've been lost of yourself because of so many beautiful, amazingly artwork done by the gifted artists.

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  23. omg. the art pieces are really amazing. no captions needed. it speaks for itself na talaga. mejo na-creepyhan lang ako ng konti dun sa last photo. hihi.

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  24. Such a wonderful masterpiece. Sayang, namiss namin yung event. Bawi na lang kami next year. :)

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  25. All those paintings look expensive...but it would be really great to own that Amorsolo.

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  27. I'm a frustrated artist myself. I won first place in an on-the-spot painting contest when I was in first year high school. But, I don't know why all of a sudden, I have deleted that inclination in my mind and never pursued it.

    These are wonderful masterpieces.

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