Contemporary

Art Forms in
Region 10
Northern Mindanao (Region X) is an
administrative region in the Philippines
covering the provinces of Bukidnon,
Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis
Occidental, and Misamis Oriental, as
well as the highly urbanized cities of
Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.
Contemporary Artists in Region X
and Their Artworks
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Joey Ayala
A Filipino singer-songwriter
from Bukidnon.
Former chairman of the music
committee of the National
Commision for Culture and Arts.
Has released 14 albums.

"Raw" album that

was released on
2015.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Cynthia Alexander
A Filipina singer-songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist.
Sibling of folk-rock singer-
songwriter Joey Ayala.

"Rippingyarns"
album that was
released on 2000.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Bayang Barrios
A Filipina musician and singer.
Known for her use of indigenous
instruments and styles.

"Alon" album that

was released on
2004.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Datu Wayway Saway

An international artist from

the Talaandig community of
Sungco, Lantapan Bukidnon.
Well known for his artistry in
the performing arts and in
soil painting.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

"Balagnanangen" (Storyteller) "Bulaklak at Paru-Paru"

Soil on Canvas Soil on Canvas
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Anna Leah
A visual artist from the city of
Iligan.
Her art depicts the rich and
complex themes of women's
advocacy, tribal culture and
natural preservation.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks
"Kuri-Kuri"
by Anna Leah

In Cebuano, kuri-kuri loosely

describes the activity of very
productive hands.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Abdulmari Asia Imao

A native of Sulu.
Known for using the okir,
sarimanok and the naga as motifs
in his artworks.
Was named National Artist of the
Philippines for Visual Arts in
2006.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

"Allah Calligraphy" "Sarimanok"

Pounded brass Acrylic on canvas
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Nicolas “Nic” Aca, Jr.

A visual and performance artist
based in Cagayan de Oro City.
His performance art deals with
issues on the environment,
poverty, and local politics.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

A crying Nicolas Aca, outside

of the Saint Augustine church,
approached churchgoers and
begged: “Boto dili baligya (Do
not sell your vote).” His T-shirt
was drenched in pork blood,
his sweat ran through his
shawl-covered head, and tears
streamed down his eyes.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks
Oscar Floirendo
A visual artist based in Cagayan de Oro,
the team leader of the Oro Arts Guild.
His works are often mixed media and
process driven.

"Pinagdaanan,
Pinagdadaanan,
Pagdadaanan"
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Errol Balcos
Born in Bukidnon, he is a visual
artist based in Cagayan de Oro.
A sculptor, painter, and
printmaker.
His works dwell on figurative
subjects that tackle social
realism and contemporary issues.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

"kapaMEALyah"
"Samok"
Oil in canvas
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

Michelle Lua
A sculptor, musician, a
multimedia and a scavenger
artist.
Her work focuses on social
issues, realms and women
empowerment.
 Contemporary Artists in
Region X and Their Artworks

“BROKE BAG MOUNTED”

– Made of broken shoes, belts and

bags, fiber glass cast, epoxy, metal
beads, garbages from throw away
culture.
Festivals in Region 10
 Festivals in Region 10

Higalaay Festival
Held each year in Cagayan de Oro,
every 28th day of August,
celebrating the feast day of St.
Augustine.
The word "Higalaay" comes from
the Cebuano word "higala"
(friend) which was regarded from
what the city of Cagayan de Oro is
being tagged, the City of Golden
Friendship.
 Festivals in Region 10

Dalit Festival
Celebrated in Tangub City every
September 29 in honor of St.
Michael the Archangel.
Dalit means to offer - offering of
thanks for the whole year of good
health, harvest, and protection.
 Festivals in Region 10

Kaamulan Festival
Held annually in Malaybalay City,
Bukidnon from the second half of
February to March 10.
It is the only ethnic festival in the
Philippines. Celebrates the culture
and tradition of the 7 ethnic tribal
groups: Bukidnon, Higaonon,
Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug,
Tigwahanon, and Umayamnon.
Kaamulan comes from the Binukid
word "amul" meaning to gather.
 Festivals in Region 10

Lanzones Festival
An annual thanksgiving
celebration for Camuigin Island's
bountiful harvest.
Held in the town of Mambajao
during October 20-27 in time for
the season of the tropical fruit
lanzones.


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FOR YOUR ATTENTION ^3^

group 10 members:

Sandy Gee Tagolino Noeme Rosario John Nikko Salanap