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Reflection- A Solo Art Exhibit by Marlowe Villagonzalo

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 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, thereby forcing him to take up Architec...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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.
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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...
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