Century City Mall and Galeria De las Islas presents “A Century of Philippine Art!” exhibit which gives tribute to great Filipino talent, for eternalizing centuries of Filipino tradition and culture into timeless masterpieces. Be mesmerized and taken back into time with 100 masterpieces by world-renowned Filipino artists who have painted and sculpted their names into our country’s history.
It is very noticeable that our generation today has little interest on visiting museums and exhibits. The Digital sphere is more popular among most individual. There is nothing wrong with being updated…but we should have a balance on not forgetting the greatness of our rich history. “A Century of Philippine Art” is an exhibit that aims to interest mall goers to take part with History thru works of Art.
100 Art pieces curated over a century period by one of the oldest Art Gallery in Manila. Galeria de las Islas or Gallery of the Islands is the art gallery located at the Silahis Center in Intramuros has been exhibiting paintings, sculptures and other works of art since 1967. It has become noted for its collection of Philippine genre art.
The Exhibit at the 4th level of Century City Mall is open for everyone during mall hours. Free admission as long as you register at the door. Cherry Genato, the Organizer of the Event has made the opening day more special by having a fashion show of Filipina Gowns inspired by select 10 masterpieces showcased at the exhibit. Live musical performance to serenade the guests during the opening day.
Visit Century City Mall 4th level on Sept 22 – Oct 6, 2016. Some paintings are also for sale. On Sept 24-25 Art Workshops are also conducted.
(Painting # 1) Php __
Planting Rice in 1930, is Fernando Amorsolo’s famous Art piece. In 1972 he was awarded as the First National Artist for Visual Arts. Amorsolo captured people’s eyes with his very detailed and stunning artwork. He painted mostly quiet and peaceful scenes except for during the World War II era.
(Sculpure # 2) Php 295,000
Venus Reclining on a Sea Monster with Pluto An Isabelo L. Tampinco masterpiece (1850-1933)
Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, reclines on a fantastic sea monster in this allegory of Lust. The goddess entwines her fingers in the creature's mane, a gesture that represents erotic intent while in the background, Pluto adds to the amorous imagery by holding her leg, undoubtedly meant to suggest the burning ardor of desire. The sea monster carries Venus through the frothy waves, as she rests back her gaze looks of into the distance with anticipation.
(Painting # 3) Php 2,800,000
Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo’s version of The “Madonna and Child” oil painting on canvas represents the timeless connection between a mother and her child
(Sculpture # 4) Php 1,985,000
The Crucifixion by no other than Isabelo L. Tampinco Carved on Yakal Wood is an astounding piece of art that illustrated the hardship of Jesus with Mary the Madonna, John and Peter standing on rocks and angels holding the blooded Christ. Isabelo Tampinco was one of the greatest Sculptures during Spanish and American Colonial periods. Realism and detail in his works through sensual lines of the human form and the animated eyes of the statues. Most of it are spiritual in nature which includes statues of saints, angels and the like.
(Sculpture # 5) Php 85,000
Early 19 hundreds a wonderful sculpture entitled Girl in a large hat by Graciano Nepomuceno of a young girl in a simple country hat, captures a moment in time of this beautiful young girl looking surprised and delighted. The fascinating sculpture exudes happiness and simple innocent charm…carved into such beauty.
(Sculpture # 6) Php 125,000
Among the famous nation figures that Guillermo Tolentino used as a model for his sculpture is the most famous yet non-existent, Don Crisostomo.
Tolentino used his creative imagination on creating this figurehead of the famous heroin, Don Crisostomo Ibarra, of the novel, Noli Me Tangere by Dr. Jose Rizal, which draws inspiration to many revolutionary heroes of the Philippines. A great and complicated work for Tolentino as sculpting the face of someone that exists only in the pages of literature is something that needs coordination of a wild imagination and a well skilled hand to make.
In his sculpture, Don Crisostomo is a well-built young man with broad shoulder and Spanish looking face, a perfect physical description for a well-educated man.
(Painting # 7) Php 300,000
Hernando R. Ocampo untitled work is tapestry at first glance, yet a closer look, one will be amazed with the admixtures of colours wherein layer upon layer the painting seems to be in motion.
(Painting # 8) Php 85,000
A Day’s Work masterpiece in 1974 is a Cesar Buenaventura creation. He being an Ambassador of Philippine Art. This painting depicts the way of life in the province showing what most people do to earn a living.
(Painting # 9) Php 30,000
Love may be blind but it might as well be dead.
Beautiful yet sometimes cruel, this emotion may cast illusions before us, blinding one to reality. Or... Has the man in the portrait taken the weapon of a fallen rival and is vowing to undo the rival's damage to his lady? "You're Hurt” by Vaughn Lumibao
(Painting # 10) Php 75,000
Pintaditos a Jill Arwen Posadas piece in the late 1900’s Painted faces and tattooed bodies play in rhythmic motion as they parade in jollity, Tattoed from head to toe as people pay homage to Sto. Niño as they dance with native music in the streets of Tacloban City,Leyte
(Sculpture # 11) Php 595,000
The Popular Oblation by Napoleon Abueva, the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” he was named a National Artist of Visual Arts in Sculpting in 1976. He is also known as a master of both academic representational style and modern abstract. His mentor Guillermo Tolentino who sculpted the Oblation statue at U.P. gave him the task of replicating the statue for UP Los Banos
For more information about this art exhibit and to view other pieces, you may visit the Facebook page of Galleria De las Islas
