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Rey Paz Contreras. Sculpture of mother and child by Contreras made from discarded century-old molave hardwood, texturized stainless steel and other materials indigenous to the Philippines. Rey Paz Contreras (August 31, 1950-March 23, 2021) is a prominent Filipino sculptor working with urban refuse and environmental materials as artistic media.
UGATLahi Artist Collective is a visual artists' organization based in the Philippines. [1][2] The group was started in the early 1990s. The group creates images of protest. [3] Since 2001, they have created effigies of the Philippine president for each State of the Nation Address. [4] The group is also active in performance and installation art.
Ribbon bar of the Order. The Order of National Artists of the Philippines (Tagalog: Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas) is an order bestowed by the President of the Philippines on Philippine nationals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art. Members of the order are known as National Artists.
Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972) was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. Nicknamed the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art," [2] he was the first-ever to be recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines. [3] He was recognized as such for his "pioneering use of impressionistic technique" as well ...
The Philippines has hosted the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition, the world's largest pyrotechnic competition (previously known as the World Pyro Olympics) since 2010. [197] Lacquerware is a less-common art form. Filipino researchers are studying the possibility of turning coconut oil into lacquer.
Education and personal life. Federico Aguilar Alcuaz was born on June 6, 1932, in Santa Cruz, Manila. He was the 6th of 11 Children of Mariano Aguilar a Lawyer and a Musician and Encarnacion Alcuaz. He finished early schooling at the Dr. Albert Elementary School and San Beda High School. He studied law at the Ateneo de Manila and finished his ...
Onib Olmedo (July 7, 1937 – September 8, 1996) was a Filipino painter acclaimed by critics as one of the major Filipino artists of the 20th century. Olmedo created a body of works that utilizes the expressionist technique of distortion to portray the inner torment experienced by modern man. His paintings are characterized by an implosive ...
Art Association of the Philippines. The Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) is an art organization that aims to "advance and foster, and promote the interests of those who work in the visual arts." [1][2][3]