The Anthem Philatelist

In Every Brushstroke, A Memory. In Every Image, A Voice. "Echoes Of Expression" Brings Together A Distinguished Group Of Filipino Artists Whose Diverse Techniques And Visions Reflect The Enduring Resonance Of Artistic Voice Across Style, Aesthetic And Generation. This Exhibition Serves As A Contemplative Dialogue Between Form And Feeling- where Jun Rocha, Vic Bachoco, Jess A. Dinglasa, John A. Dinglasa, Reynan D. Dingal, Benjamin D. Goyha, Jose Kimsoy Yap Jr., And Luther M. Galicano II Present Works That Speak Beyond The Canvas. Each Piece Holds A Personal Story, Yet Together, They Create A Collective Pulse- echoes That Reverberate With Cultural Memory, Visual Poetry, And The Quiet Persistence Of The Filipino Fine Arts. From Realist Precision To Expressive Abstraction, The Exhibit Celebrates A Shared Commitment To Truth In Representation And Depth In Feeling. These Are Works That Reverberate And Resonate -leaving An After-sound In The Heart Of The Viewer to Discover More.

Art Beyond Borders! Johor Bahru, Malaysia will be the venue for the International Art Dialogue Exchange Exhibition and Book Launching of “Cultural Canvases” — a celebration of creativity, culture, and collaboration across Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, and India. The event will be held in YES AMJB Gallery, R&F Mall, Jalan Tanjung Puteri 1, Johor Bahru July 26 – August 30, 2025 Representing the Philippines are 16 visionary artists whose works speak of heritage, emotion, and innovation: Roy Espinosa , Celso Pepito , Aris Bagtas , Roland Rosacay , Manuel Sinquenco , Al Vargas, Mark Chua, Lemuel Blanco, Fe Madrid Pepito , Espie Bagtas , Irma Espinosa, Jaz Blanco, Tatz Lee , Ana Lyn Seva, Grandjoy Agdigos, and Pauline Allison Espinosa. Be part of the unveiling of “Cultural Canvases: A Dialogue Between Filipino and World Art Traditions” — a book that bridges stories and strokes from across Asia. Let art be the language that unites us!

 At a younger age while he was still in Surigao , Marlowe has always wanted to become an artist. Deep in his heart he believed the value of his artistry as it manifested even when he was still five years of age. His early fascination with art has motivated him to draw trucks, ships and even bikes.  He recalled that he was one of those many children who loved to draw the images of famous Filipino actors and actresses, especially that of Fernando Poe, Jr. In third year high school, he was introduced to the art of paper cuts which added to his creative skills.  To positively nurture his creativity, he enrolled as one of the many students in an Architectural Drafting class where he gained additional knowledge that positively contributed to his aspiration of becoming a painter. Going into college, Marlowe traveled to Cebu to enrol in a course in Fine Arts at the University of San Carlos , but unfortunately, he was late for the enrollment, making him take up Architecture in C...

 Her artworks embodies a profound sense of optimism, inspiring viewers to persevere through life's challenges and discover their purpose.  Her paintings aim to motivate and guide us in overcoming adversity, offering a sense of serenity and stability in turbulent times. By tapping into her divine connection, Lee's work reminds us of the importance of faith and strong relationship with God, which sustains her creative journey and infuses her art with meaning. Lee views her artistry as a gift from God, believing that her talents are not solely her own, but a trust to be used for a greater purpose.  She finds inspiration of Matt Gottessman, "When God gives you something to build, it is not for applause...it is for impact." This mindset drives Lee's artistic vision, as she sets to create works that solves problems, bring healing, and fill the world's gaps. Through her art, Lee captures the breathtaking beauty of clouds and sunsets, conveying a message of hope and p...

  Kun Hain Ka Mauli- "To Where You Return" in the artist's mother tongue. Masbate City is the coastal town the artist calls home. Born, raised, and discovered a love for the Arts. Home is of itself an image of tranquility and of simplicity many which to preserve. For some, they have never left its safe confines. For others, it is a temporary stay and one they will eventually depart from. For the artist, it is a space and time, they long to return to. In the artists pursuit of a new medium for creative exploration and in her personal narrative of rediscovering artistic passion, she combines watercolor, a medium with significant importance, rooted in her childhood, and digital animation, her current primary art practice, to rekindle a connection to her art that has been diminished by commercial pressures and loss of artistic autonomy, that of which is prevalent in the modern day culture of working artists.  The resulting body of work explores the contrast between the stilln...

  Leodito Rosales Bongo III first solo exhibition, "Distorted Realism," refers to the artist's use of real-world distorted elements while maintaining a sense of realism. “Reflecting Memories Through Realism: Exploring the Fusion of Traditional Oil Painting Techniques with Contemporary Artistic Expression Using Distorted Images of Personal Memento Artifacts and Photographs." Memories are not fully specific, they are fragmented and altered by emotion, so the artist in this exhibition creates a visual representation of a memory through distorted reflections. The spectators will see the perspective of the artist and also feel the emotion and story of those personal memories. The artist has been practicing realism for years, and as a realist artist in a contemporary world, he was challenged to expand his artistic practice by using his knowledge of traditional painting and fusing it with a contemporary expression. In this exhibition, the paintings represent the artist...