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Tatz Lee's Eternal Hope at Kyureto Gallery

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 Her artworks embodies a profound sense of optimism, inspiring viewers to perseverse 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.

Kun Hain Ka Mauli- A Solo Exhibit by Paulene Aguilar

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  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...

Distorted Realism- A Solo Exhibit by Leodito Bongo III

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  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...

Ultraque Unum- Roy Ama and Jojo Sagayno Exhibit

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  Roy Ama And Jojo Sagayno's  Back to Back Solo exhibit: ULTRAQUE UNUM Ready for tomorrow's opening at 6:00 PM. ArtPortalCebu Room 206  Atuà Midtown F. Manalo, and Queen's Road, Cebu City. "Ultraque Unum" (Both Are One) by Jojo Sagayno The journey of "Ultraque Unum" spanned nearly two years, born from the serendipitous meeting of  Roy Ama  and Jojo Sagayno at Nami Art Gallery in Mandaluyong City, and later, at ArtPortalCebu in Consolacion, Cebu. Their in-depth conversations about abstract art sparked the idea for this unique back-to-back solo exhibition. Both artists firmly believe that abstract art holds promise for the future, although they acknowledge the notion is still debatable. For  Roy and Jojo, abstract art serves as a common ground, allowing them to transcend their individual styles and come together in a shared creative vision. Creating abstract art is a daunting task, akin to capturing the wind or grasping water – elusive and intangible. The ...

The First Cebu City Heritage Symposium and Sketchwalk Art Exhibit

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Urban Sketchers Cebu is a global community of sketchers dedicated to the practice of on-location drawing, sharing their love for places and travel one drawing at a time. They draw indoors or outdoors capturing what they see from direct observation using any media and styles. They always draw together, supporting each other and are truthful to the scenes they witness and portray.

Cebu on Canvas- An Art Exhibit

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Cebu , a hub of trade, culture, and innovation, is renowned for its expertise in furniture, crafts, and fashion design. In recent years, it has also emerged as a global center for multimedia arts and IT outsourcing, solidifying its position as a premier location for BPO companies outside Manila. This vibrant city is home to a thriving community of visual artists and musicians. In recognition of its rich cultural landscape, Cebu was designated as a Creative City of Design in 2008 and acknowledged as the ASEAN City of Culture in 2015. These distinctions have significantly contributed to the growth of tourism in the region. As a testament to the Cebuanos' dedication to preserving their heritage, a group of local painters, in collaboration with ArtPortalCebu, presents "Cebu On Canvas." This project aims to promote Cebu's cultural legacy and artistic traditions through a diverse collection of paintings. F Celebrating the beauty of Cebu through the eyes of the Cebuano pai...

Cultural Harmony- Philippines and Korea Art Exchange Exhibition

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  ARTPORTALCEBU, in collaboration with Filarts Inc., announces the holding of the Philippines-Korea Art Exchange Exhibition at the ArtPortalCebu located in Atua Midtown, F. Manalo Street, Cebu City, on Feb. 3 to 12, 2025. The exhibition features works from a stellar lineup of Filipino artists, including Lida Maria Aguilar, Roy Ama, Aris Bagtas, Espie Bagtas, Leodito Bongo III, Roy Espinosa, Pauline Allison Espinosa, Marvin Natural, Celso Pepito, Lucilo Sagayno and Manuel Sinquenco. Renowned Korean artists Park I-Sook, Youn Euni, Wang Young-Mi, Choi Moung-Hui, Yu Su-Gyeong, Bae Hyun-Jung, Ryoo Anna, Park Yun-Kyung, Shim Hyun-Ji, Lee Hyo-Jung, Choi Vina, and Kim Hee Jung present their works as well. The Exhibition aims to foster cultural appreciation and artistic dialogue between the two nations through a diverse selection of paintings, and mixed media works. Attendees can expect to experience an array of artistic styles and cultural expressions that highlight the creative spirit and...

Breaking Barriers- An Art Exhibit

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ArtPortalCebu is thrilled to present an extraordinary collection of 35 artworks by 15 esteemed Filipino artists. This exhibition embodies the artists' unwavering dedication, passionate commitment and willingness to embrace challenges, exemplifying their relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. Featured Artists: Antonio Alcoseba, Manuel Baldemor, Angel Cacnio, Romeo Cortez Jr., Wenceslao Cuevas Jr., Adeste Deguilmo, Fred Galan, Prudencio Lamarroza, Edgar Mojares, Celso Pepito, Jose Mari Picornell, Danny Rayos del Sol, Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Lydia Velasco and Orley Ypon have each forged unique artistic paths, earning notable recognition and accolades. The Exhibition's Significance Breaking Barriers" showcases the artists' decades-long commitment to their craft, highlighting their resilience, creative passion and perseverance. Despite diverse styles, they share a common spirit – overcoming obstacles and pushing boundaries. BREAKING BARRIERS JANUARY 8, 2025 6:00 PM ArtPor...