A RESEARCH ABOUT REGIONAL INITIATIVES AND PRACTICES IN

DOING, PROMOTING, AND PRESERVING CONTEMPORARY ARTS

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Subject
CPAR 122
(CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION)

Presented by:
Manalo, Jose K.
11-FVS7

November 2018

Presented to:
Mr. Makiboi
I. INTRODUCTION

Contemporary Art is art made today by living artists. As such, it reflects

the complex issues that shape our diverse, global, and rapidly changing world.

Through their work, many contemporary artists explore personal or cultural

identity, offer critiques of social and institutional structures, or even attempt to

redefine art itself. In the process, they often raise difficult or thought-provoking

questions without providing easy answers. Curiosity, an open mind, and a

commitment to dialogue and debate are the best tools with which to approach

a work of contemporary art.

Contemporary artists use whatever they think illustrates their idea most

appropriately. Nowadays artists have many different methods and materials to

use. Some use painting and drawing but there is also photography, sculpture,

film, new media, live performance, light, sound and installation. Contemporary

art is therefore very varied.

With Contemporary Art you can explore new styles and can move your

creativity in new ways. It welcomes ideas, innovation and contemporary art is

like time travelling. Art opens your mind to things you might not ever be exposed

to otherwise. It brings up emotions that would otherwise remain hidden.

II. ESSAY

The Philippines is a country that is full of culture and history. Before the

Spanish arrived in the Philippines, we have our own art. As time goes by,

Spanish influenced Filipino on visual arts. Painting was the one we learned

from the colonizers. Years passed, the art gradually changed. From modern

art to contemporary art. We can express ourselves through art. It can also pay

attention to the society.

In the present day, the masterpiece of the Filipino artists is appreciated

by the government. So the government protects it by displaying it in museum.

There are also private sectors promoting art. In this way, the Filipino artists are

being recognized for their creation. Workshop and art exhibit are also

considered promoting contemporary arts. By doing artworks, others are

encouraged to try it. So it helps to better recognize contemporary art.

It is very important to practice in doing, promoting, and preserving

contemporary arts. Not only to protect it, but it can help ourselves’ creativity,

styles, and ideas. Art shows us where we are as a culture, and sometimes

prefigures where we are headed. And this is why art has existed throughout

history. It’s not just important. It’s a critical component of our development as

humans, of our ability to communicate, and of our survival.

III. IMAGES GATHERED AS SAMPLES FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

A. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR)

The facade of the Ayala Museum located in Makati City.

National Museum of the Philippines - National Art Gallery

 Metropolitan Museum of Manila’s Philippine
Contemporary Art Gallery “Directions” section, 2013.

Korean artist Joo Dae-hee’s ‘Please’ was part of the 2014 Philippine-
Korean Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition held at the Korean
Cultural Center in the Philippines.

Partial installation view of Marc Gaba’s solo exhibition

‘Click: Paintings’ at Altro Mondo, 2014.
 Title Wall of Mo_’s ‘Do You Believe in Angels?’, 2014.
Curated by Tony Godfrey.

Street art at the Dela Rosa walkway in Makati City (2014).

 B. CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)

Though young and limited in space, Cinematheque Baguio has an

impressive following, especially when it comes to their foreign film
festivals.

Partial exhibition view of BenCab Museum’s “BenCab, Up Close and

Personal” (2015-2016). Held at the BenCab Gallery, this exhibition
features varied works from the artist’s personal collection.
 Arko Ni Apo brings together a gallery, a cafe and a workshop space.

Tam-Awan Village’s outer walls immediately greet guests with graffiti art.
 VOCAS recently showcased the works of editorial
cartoonist Benjie Mallari. Pictured here is ‘Sisa and
Friends’, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 48 in.
 C. REGION 6 (WESTERN VISAYAS)

Iloilo's First Contemporary Art Museum

Paintings by Edsel Moscoso, Melvin Guirhem and Emmanuel Garibay

Dutch artist Karel Appel's avant-garde artwork (left) and American
pop artist James Rizzi's 3D multiples piece.

This larger-than-life Raffy Napay painting entitled "Being"

“Kaupdanan sa Kampo” by Negrense artist Nunelucio Alvarado
 D. REGION 4-A (CALABARZON)

Pinto Art Museum: Art at its finest

Photo on left: Painting as seen with the naked eye

Photo on right: Painting as seen with the “negative effect” application
on cellphone cams.
Salingpusa Collective, "Karnabal", 1992

Interactive Wheel of Fortune Painting

Elmer Borlongan, "Walang Iwanan", 1999 and
"Hating Kapatid", 1993
E. REGION 8 (EASTERN VISAYAS)

Tacloban Artists launch Paperclay Exhibit

Roadshow at Resorts World Manila

Friendly Race by Crispin Asensi depicts two

fellows in straw hats each on a carabao’s back.
 A Paperclay Art Exhibit by Tacloban Artists
happening at the GF Newport Mall from Oct. 1 to 5.

Typhoon Yolanda survivor Dante Enage paints

Usbong 4, which shows a tree managing to re-grow
leaves after a storm.
Harampang Art Exhibit at SM Tacloban