Contemporary Arts

in the Philippines
Prepared by: Baricuatro, Darryl Mae BSED2
Aviles, Lara Mae BSED2
Focus Questions
• How do you define a contemporary art?
• What are the elements and principles of
contemporary art?
• What are the different art forms based on
contemporary art?
• Who are the Filipino Artist?
 WHAT is contemporary art?
“Art made and produced by artists
living today.”
- J. Paul Getty Museum
 WHAT is contemporary art?

It is not restricted to individual

experience but it is reflective of
the world we live in.
Events in the world having an
effect to the Philippines.
Artwork that is
created by
today’s
contemporary
artists and has a
world view, and
is sensitive to
changing times.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

APPROPRIATION
Existing artworks are
appropriated to
produce another
artwork.
Usage of prints,
images, and icons to
produce another art
form.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

APPROPRIATION
Combines past from the present.
Revives interests to existing forms
of art.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

APPROPRIATION
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

APPROPRIATION
Is appropriation still acceptable? Do
you think that the pre existing
artwork used in appropriation is
defaced or devalued?
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

PERFORMANCE
Performance evolved to
“emphasize spontaneous elements
of chance”. (Walker Art Center)
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

PERFORMANCE
Interpreting various
human activities such
as ordinary activities
such as chores,
routines and rituals,
to socially relevant
themes such as
poverty,
commercialism and
war.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

PERFORMANCE
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SPACE
Arts transforming
space. For example,
flash mobs, art
installations in malls
and parks.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SPACE
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SPACE
Site specific art
forms – art form
that is performed
and positioned in a
specific space
such as public
places.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SPACE
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

HYBRIDITY
Usage of
unconventional
materials, mixing
of unlikely
materials to
produce an
artwork.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

HYBRIDITY
For example,
coffee for
painting;
miniature
sculptures using
crayons.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

HYBRIDITY
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

TECHNOLOGY
Usage of technology
in the creation and
dissemination of art
works.
ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

TECHNOLOGY
Video phenomenon from MTV to
Youtube.
Recording performances, video
posting, sharing, live streaming.
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FORMS
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FILIPINO ARTIST