2010 2009
TRAVELLING EXHIBIT:
For more details please call 631-1231 local 222 or email ortigasfoundation@ortigas.comph
Hidden Treasures: An Exhibit of Spanish-era Churches in the Philippines
Many fine books and countless photographs have been published in the last ten years extolling the charms of the major Spanish Colonial churches of the Philippines. Over the last decade Betty Lalana and Boy Arboleda have also been documenting Spanish Era churches. With the unflagging assistance of Atty Rafa Ortigas Jr. they have been journeying to every far flung province and remote barrio to photograph churches rarely seen by tourists either local or foreign.
This exhibition is only a small selection from their work to date, which has located and photographed over 450 churches, bell towers, elegant cemetery gates and ancient ruins.
Following leads found in ecclesiastical records and Spanish Era maps they have been able to discover many unspoiled gems in the far flung hinterlands of our Archipelago. Traveling by every conceivable mode of transportation including by foot, they have managed to reach the most obscure parishes and photograph picturesque facades and architectural details. Hopefully this glimpse of the unspoiled Philippines will inspire more laymen and religious to value and respect their ancient places of worship and preserve them for future generations.
Jonathan Best
At De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila
March 23 to March 29, 2010
Exhibit Opening at Colegio de San Juan de Letran , Intramuros , Manila
February 23 to March 5, 2010
At UST Museum Lobby , España, Manila
January 22 to 29, 2010
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Illustrations by
Liza Flores
February 18 to March 18, 2010
About the exhibit:
Liza Flores has always been drawn to the potential of paper in the third dimension, as a structure to hold story and meaning. Being a professional illustrator, she understands both the potential and limitation of working with a flat surface. What if you layer these surfaces? This is the question she explores in her exhibit.
Liza uses a collage of acrylic on paper, assembled like a paper tole. Including both existing and new artworks, she continues the theme of stillness, of capturing that which is fleeting. With each artwork, the viewer pauses, then moves on. Within each pause, a moment opens up to a hint of a larger vision.
About the artist:
Liza Flores is a designer and illustrator.
Liza is one-third of the design company, Studio Dialogo, which does identity, web and graphic design. She has illustrated 16 picture books, including "Chenelyn! Chenelyn!", which won the 2000 Gintong Aklat Award. She was president of Ang Ilustrador Ng Kabataan (Ang INK) for 2004-2006.
Her previous show was a joint exhibit with Abi Goy entitled "daisy chain" at Pablo Gallery. Liza holds a BFA (1996) from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
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TRAVELLING EXHIBIT:
For more details please call 631-1231 local 222 or email ortigasfoundation@ortigas.comph Hidden Treasures: An Exhibit of Spanish-era Churches in the Philippines
Many fine books and countless photographs have been published in the last ten years extolling the charms of the major Spanish Colonial churches of the Philippines. Over the last decade Betty Lalana and Boy Arboleda have also been documenting Spanish Era churches. With the unflagging assistance of Atty Rafa Ortigas Jr. they have been journeying to every far flung province and remote barrio to photograph churches rarely seen by tourists either local or foreign.This exhibition is only a small selection from their work to date, which has located and photographed over 450 churches, bell towers, elegant cemetery gates and ancient ruins.
Following leads found in ecclesiastical records and Spanish Era maps they have been able to discover many unspoiled gems in the far flung hinterlands of our Archipelago. Traveling by every conceivable mode of transportation including by foot, they have managed to reach the most obscure parishes and photograph picturesque facades and architectural details. Hopefully this glimpse of the unspoiled Philippines will inspire more laymen and religious to value and respect their ancient places of worship and preserve them for future generations.
Jonathan Best
At De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila
March 23 to March 29, 2010Exhibit Opening at Colegio de San Juan de Letran , Intramuros , Manila
February 23 to March 5, 2010At UST Museum Lobby , España, Manila
January 22 to 29, 2010
pause, unpause
Illustrations by Liza Flores
February 18 to March 18, 2010
About the exhibit:
Liza Flores has always been drawn to the potential of paper in the third dimension, as a structure to hold story and meaning. Being a professional illustrator, she understands both the potential and limitation of working with a flat surface. What if you layer these surfaces? This is the question she explores in her exhibit.
Liza uses a collage of acrylic on paper, assembled like a paper tole. Including both existing and new artworks, she continues the theme of stillness, of capturing that which is fleeting. With each artwork, the viewer pauses, then moves on. Within each pause, a moment opens up to a hint of a larger vision.
About the artist:
Liza Flores is a designer and illustrator.
Liza is one-third of the design company, Studio Dialogo, which does identity, web and graphic design. She has illustrated 16 picture books, including "Chenelyn! Chenelyn!", which won the 2000 Gintong Aklat Award. She was president of Ang Ilustrador Ng Kabataan (Ang INK) for 2004-2006.
Her previous show was a joint exhibit with Abi Goy entitled "daisy chain" at Pablo Gallery. Liza holds a BFA (1996) from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
