St. Clare Community Foundation School Inc.
Leviste, Laurel Batangas
Subject: Contemporary Philippine Arts from
the Region 12
Topic: Public Art: Art in Outdoor Space
Lesson No. 9
Teacher: Rona Mendoza
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Public Art: Art in Outdoor Space
Public art can be made of different kinds of
materials and medium. They are installed in public
spaces on display. Places that are frequented by people
are the best spots for public art.
Traditionally, public art was dominated by
monuments to heroes and religious landmarks. In the
contemporary world, however, the demand for artworks
that reflect modern technology and designs that appeal
to global taste has increased. This poses a challenge to
artists who should expand their knowledge, skills, artistic
integrity, and creativeness. To cope with the diverse
demands of the contemporary culture, they need to
expand their choice of materials and methods and
become aware of design that appeals to the global taste
of public art patrons.
Types of Public Art
1. Community-based art- refers to artistic based in
community setting. Works of this type can be of any
medium, such as found objects, objects from nature like
logs or leaves that are found in the community, for as
long as they engage the members of the community in
interaction or dialogue with the artist.
2. Municipal art- is typically located in squares, plaza,
or in front of government buildings, law courts, airports,
public museums, or academic institutions. The purpose
of this type of public art is to instill patriotism and
nationalism among the community members. It also
serves as a historical landmark to educate the young
and inform visitors and tourists.
3. Land art- includes monumental earthworks that
interact with nature and the environment.
4. Architectural art- decorates the façade, orchard or
enclosed concrete structure where large number of
people converge. It forms part of an architectural
structure or compound.
5. Commemorative monuments- are sculptures,
whether individual or group of people who are honored
for heroism or for participation in historic events.
6. Design-based public art- is decorative and is usually
located in parks or commercial centers. The design or
theme matches the buildings and its surroundings to
achieve unity because the artwork is viewed in relation
to its natural and man-made surroundings.
Contemporary artists who engage in this type of public
art design their artworks considering its interaction with
sunlight and wind and its position it in harmony with its
surroundings.
7. Campaign-inspired public art- this public art
promotes an idea by making visible reminders to the
public.
Mixed Media Art: Combining Art Forms
Mixed media refers to an artwork that is made from a
combination of mediums or materials. It can be a
combination of photograph and painting, or stones
embedded on wood, for example. Ink can combine with
pastel, or layers of textile painted with acrylic. Instead of
using seeds, shells, stones, and fiber as raw material for
the artwork, some modern artists employ commercial
garbage-especially the abundant rubbish of the
technology, digital, and print industries.
Mixed media art can also be used to express
political views, social statements or a reaction to an
issue. The things put together in an artwork can
represent something: an idea, protest, bias, a position, a
challenge.
Techniques used in Mixed Media
1. Collage-is an artistic composition of materials and
objects pasted over a flat surface and is usually hung on
the wall.
2. Assemblage- as the word implies, it is putting
together objects and combining them in new contexts.
Assemblage employs any method of joining or fastening
to make a three-dimension object.
 St. Clare Community Foundation School Inc.
Leviste, Laurel Batangas

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Lesson 9
Teacher: Rona Mendoza

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS 12

THINGS TO DO:

Here is an advice to young artists.

“According to French Master Edouard Manet’s academic teacher, Thomas Couture:

“Experiment! Make mistakes! But whatever you do, make a habit of sincerity.” And Manet himself, “…
laws of artistic nature are baffling. It is when an artist has most reason to be discouraged that he is,
in fact, drawing near to his own particular truth.”

Stay true to yourself. Copying Masters will strengthen your technique but ultimately, you will
have to wean yourself and make your own art that comes from your soul. Do not be easily
discouraged. Hard work is necessary. Work relentlessly, with passion and vigor, and the fruits of your
labor will be bountiful”.- Plet Bolipata

Do you agree or disagree with that artist’s advice? Why or why not? Write down your reaction/
thoughts below.

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