Benitez says Elemental Majica ‘shows how alive the arts are’
Benitez says Elemental Majica ‘shows how alive the arts are’ BACOLOD, Philippines – Rep. Francisco Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) said the “Elemental Majica’ that opened at the Bacolod Art District in Barangay Mandalagan on Saturday, October 15, shows how alive the arts are in Bacolod and Negros Occidental and he hopes everyone goes to […]
Elemental Majica: a magical world
Elemental Majica: A magical world BACOLOD, Philippines – This year’s art offering for the 43rd Masskara Festival from the artist’s community in the Orange Project is a mix of the unknown and the reality. “Elemental Majica” which opens its doors on Saturday, October 15, is the most in-depth and wide-range collaborative exhibition of over 60 […]
Majica
Majica 2022: Elemental VIEW CATALOG by Guenivere Decena Majica is dedicated in providing an opportunity for local artists to express their reflections on the different perspectives surrounding the annual Masskara Festival celebrated in Bacolod City. “Elemental” is the most in-depth and wide-range collaborative exhibition in the 18 years of Majica. It is a three-month, city-wide […]
Man and Monster by PARA Collective
Previous Next Man and Monster by PARA Collective VIEW CATALOG Perhaps one of Francisco Goya’s most captivating works, “El sueño de la razón produce monstruos,” is an aquatint etching produced in 1799. It has been viewed as the artist’s personal manifesto depicting his views of his time’s demented and corrupt society. Hinting at a scene […]
On The Other Hand
Previous Next On The Other Hand by Tristram Miravalles and Mikiboy Pama VIEW CATALOG written by Guenivere Decena Evolution is a language of time at a grand scale. And like time, we cannot see it beyond the conceptual level. Only through observing the effects it has left behind are we able to recognize its reality. […]
Alternative gems: How micro movie houses cement Philippine cinema’s legacy
Alternative gems: How micro movie houses cement Philippine cinema’s legacy There’s nothing like going to the movies. Imagine relaxing on a comfy chair with your friends beside you, gobbling popcorn even before the trailers finish. But the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic restricted access to cinemas worldwide last March 2020 to lessen the spread of […]
Crossing Borders: Some of the Must-Visit Art Spaces and Galleries Outside NCR
Crossing Borders: Some of the Must-Visit Art Spaces and Galleries Outside NCR Yes, Metro Manila is brimming with commercial art galleries and museums. But did you know there are lots of galleries in provincial cities also leading our local art scene? Here’s a quick rundown of your itinerary READ MORE
NIGHT BLOOM
Previous Next NIGHT BLOOM by Ayla August VIEW CATALOG Like an ink drop on a still and clear water, “Night Bloom” is about the fears, fantasies, and insecurities that muddle my mind at night. These paintings are connected by a greyish-blue color, which represents a foreboding deep water. The deep water is what unsettles me […]
WHITE LINES
Previous Next WHITE LINES by Zanzibar “Billy Boy” Abonado Jr. VIEW CATALOG In a blank canvas, a picture begins to form when lines intersect and colors blend. Often, the details are ignored when looking at the big picture. But in White Lines, these fundamental components–lines and colors–are given emphasis, leaving the pictures they form in […]
KOUROS
Previous Next KOUROS by John Crimson VIEW CATALOG Ku/ Oro/ S Kuro/Oro/Kuros Black/Gold/Death Black symbolizes an array of things. Mystery, Sadness, Evil, Despair, Bad luck and many more. It is mostly denotes negative things and is used in art to depict the dark and ominous avenues of life. This has been the case since the […]