Tropical Halo-Halo

Tropical Halo-Halo Words by Guenievere DecenaPhotos by Aeson Baldevia In a play of dimensionality, 11 Negrense artists of the Philippines make elastic and mobile the idea of “here” and “this.” DIRI MAN NI, translating directly to “this is also here,” relays the intraconnected aspect of life. Their indoor and outdoor exhibit, a collection of murals, sculptures, […]

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Visayas Art Fair 2023

“Sutil” VIEW CATALOG Words by Moreen Austria Sutil Ang mga sutilNag pasutilTungod indi tanan nga halambalon,Kinanlan patihon.Ang kalibutanDapat indi pag ugtasanAng gahumSa wala tupong nga yuhum.May pwersa sa pagpa SutilSa sulod sang KahelKung diin kami nagatiponGa ugyon, ga panumdumGa sugilanonAno, diin ang balatchagon?Kawsa isaRason, gugma sang pag ginhawa. Sutil in Ilonggo is persistence often to […]

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ArtFairPH/Residencies 2023: Renz Baluyot

ArtFairPH/Residencies 2023: Renz Baluyot Words by Renz Baluyot I started my residency around mid-September and settled inside the Art District, where Orange Project is located. During my three-week stay, I had the opportunity to engage with Negros’ vibrant art community, see historical and cultural sites, and briefly experience living in Bacolod City. I was able to […]

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ArtFairPH/Residencies 2022: E.S.L. Chen and Jonathan Baldonado

Photos by Aeson Baldevia ArtFairPH/Residencies 2022: E.S.L. Chen and Jonathan Baldonado Written by James Tana for CNN Philippines Life Manila-based photographers Jonathan Baldonado and E.S.L. Chen collaborate for their residency at Orange Project in Bacolod in Negros Island. “E.S.L. and I are displaying series of works taken around Negros during our residency. We have initially […]

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Traversing Grounds

Traversing Grounds VIEW CATALOG On Grounds and Landscapes The Ground In the visual arts, the term “ground” is usually associated with painting. In order to produce a good painting, the canvas needs to have the proper ground – the foundation that sets the tone and establishes visual nuances that are almost invisible to the naked […]

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MCAD

A State in a State VIEW BROCHURE MCAD presents A State in a State, an experimental documentary film by artist, filmmaker, and essayist Tekla Aslanishvili, at the Art District in Bacolod City from 23 September -23 October 2023. Tracing the construction, disruption, and fragmentation of railroads in the South Caucasus and Caspian regions, the 2022 […]

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Curating Around Islands

Curating Around Islands CATALOG COMING SOON 23 September to 24 October 2023 2F Gallery Orange Project Orange Project Bldg. Art District, Lopue’s Mandalagan, Bacolod City Negros Occidental, Philippines 6100 The Philippine Contemporary Art Network, the UP Vargas Museum, and the Japan Foundation Manila in cooperation with Orange Project present the exhibition Curating Around Islands, which […]

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Territories

Photos by Nonie Gallenero Territories VIEW CATALOG “My inner world is my home, my territory, my fantasy.” In my artistic practice with this solo exhibition,  I explore the intricate dynamics of territories and their impact on individuals and communities. The concept of territories encompasses both physical and psychological spaces that shape our identities, relationships, and […]

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