The Anthem Philatelist

 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...

  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...

  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 ...

  Mark the date-August 25, 2024 at the SM Art Center SM Megamall- A Solo Exhibit of Cebuano Master Cubist Celso Duazo Pepito featuring retrospective and recent works. It is also a pre-launching of his book- Going Above, Over and Beyond which will officially unfold in Cebu City on February 28, 2025. Primarily a painter, Celso Pepito’s (b.1956) practice stems from his love of God, family, and country. Guided by Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s teachings on the sanctification of ordinary work, Pepito believes that man must not limit himself to material production and instead remember Escrivá’s proclamation that “Work is born of love; it is a manifestation of love and is directed towards love."  Hence, Pepito’s devotion to illustrating representations of life through these virtues, along with its struggles and triumphs, are presented in the exhibition Antecedence. The selection offers a glimpse into Pepito’s artistic career, which spans four decades of mostly working with sketches , d...

Cebu Artists Incorporated (CAI) was organized on November 26, 1993 with the objective of promoting and developing Filipino art and culture and to generates creativity and productivity. The Cebu Artists Incorporated helps expose individual artists to the art world by establishing linkages with international communities. ArtPortalCebu Gallery was officially opened in 2021 on the ground floor of First Philippine Partners Bank Incorporated in Pitogo, Consolacion. The gallery’s mission is to provide a platform to dedicated artists in Cebu and around the globe and help the younger generation of artists to find true meaning with their gift of artistry.  The ArtPortalCebu Gallery’s vision is to make every Cebuano proud of their local artists.   Featuring Celso Duazo Pepito Fe Madrid Pepito   Jonathan Abellana   Lucilo Sagayno Lida Marie Aguilar Sonia Yrastorza   Leodito Bongo III   Reynan Dingal

    PAGTAMBAYAYONG In cooperatiom with  THE ROTARY CLUB CEBU FUENTE NUSTAR RESORT   AND ICanServe     A Fund Raising October 2, 2023 4:00PM Exhibitors: Friday Group Sessionistas ArkiSketchers Celso Pepito   John Dinglasa  Jess Dinglasa Fe Madrid Pepito   Cesar Castillo Michael Dondoyano Zapphire Benedict Jayme Pilar Sala Richel Torres Antonio Vidal Marlone Ylanan ArtPortalCebu Gallery and The Medical Art Group of Artists With special participation of Fred Galan and Jose " Kimsoy" Yap, Jr. Second Level, The Mall, NUSTAR Resort and Casino, South Road Properties, Cebu City For the benefit of IcanServe Exhibit runs until October 31, 2023

  PAGLAUM (Hope) Art Exhibit for a cause sponsored by the PSMO  to raise funds for Oncology (Cancer) charity patient's systemic chemotherapy Celso Pepito Fred Galan Tina Marie Gandionco   Pilar Marie Carmen Sala Dante Javelosa Luzon Friday Group Sessionistas ArtPortalCebu   The Medical Artists Group   and more...  Featured Group # ARKISKETCHERS CEBU A group of Cebu-based architects has been going around Cebu not to check construction sites but to sketch and paint. Whether it’s watercolor or pen and ink, Arkisketchers Cebu are busy filling their sketch pads with drawings and paintings of heritage buildings, rural scenes, as well as the growing urban landscape. Through their work, the group also tries to capture everyday scenes and various walks of life.  There is so much about Cebu to show, and by sketching and painting, they are able to tell a story of a particular moment one art work at a time. It’s one of the best ways to showcase Cebu, both architec...

 "Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Filipino art and culture with the newly released coffee table art book, 'Filipino Artists: Their Culture, Their Art.'    Join us for a captivating journey as we celebrate this masterpiece at its soft launch in Cebu 4 pm, June 3 at Abuhan Art Gallery and in the main launch in Manila on July 16, hosted at the prestigious Nami Art Gallery .    Mark these dates your calendars and experience the rich tapestry of Filipino creativity come to life."

After the successful opening of the art collab and soft book launching of The Filipino Artists: Their Culture, Their Art at the Perception Unleashed Exhibit , at the Abuhan Gallery, ArtPortal Cebu together with Manila Filarts group will open another exhibit in Pitogo,Consolacion, COLLECTIVE ILLUSION. Exhibit runs from June 6-21, 2023.  

  ArtPortalCebu Invites you, as they celebrate their Second Anniversary as an alternative platform and portal of Cebuano Arts, in an exhibit   IKADUHANG SUMAD   May 25, 2023 at 4:30 pm Ground floor, First Philippine Partners Bank Incorporated  North Road, Pitogo, Consolacion Cebu Participating Artists  Celso Pepito Fe Madrid Pepito Adeste Deguilmo   Antonio Vidal Marlone Ylanan Leodito Bongo III  Joel Cristobal   Zapphire Benedikt Jayme  Noel Bueza Jik Villanueva Aris Bagtas Merlito Gepte

  Unang haon sa ArtPortalCebu sa Consolacion... ArtPortalCebu presents LINUGDANG an exhibit of selected artists February 18, 2023, at 6:00 o'clock in the evening. Exhibiting Artists: BETSY ALTERADO LEODITO BONGO III JOEL CRISTOBAL JEFF DAHILAN ZAPPHIRE BENEDIKT JAYME CELSO PEPITO FE MADRID PEPITO ANTONIO VIDAL ANGELICO VILLANUEVA Guests of Honor: Hon. Mike Villamor Mrs. Toni Grace Villamor Mr. Adeste Deguilmo Mrs. Lavie Deguilmo Ground Floor, First Philippine Partners Bank Incorporated, North Road, Pitogo , Consolacion , Cebu .

I might not have the luxury of time to know him deeper, but the many possibilities of meeting him in person,  I can say that I have a  positive reading of this artist. We have had the opportunity to be together in many exhibits in Manila, but it was our participation in Langkawi Art Biennale and Perak Pior Art Trail that i have known him better. More than enjoying his jokes, I truly admire his professionalism in relation to his artistry ( by Celso D. Pepito) A protegee of the late Malang Santos , ArtPortalCebu is proud to feature Franklin Caña as one of our exhibitors for the incoming Visayas Art Fair 2022. Have a glimpse of his two entries for the Art Fair. FRANKLIN CAÑA VALENCIA In sports, dance, music and art, Filipinos are known to be gifted in these fields. And as they showcase their talents with much sincerity, it is not farfetch that their competitiveness will often bore them awards and recognition. In the field of sports, Manny Pacquiao attained worldwide fame as he...

ArtPortalCebu understands that there is never one born as an artist, as one's artistry is nurtured with much dedication and determination before it reaches  recognition. Thus, for the incoming Visayas Art Fair , ArtPortalCebu is proud to showcase the works of  an up and  coming artist ... ZAPPHIRE BENEDIKT JAYME As one of its invited exhibitors. The proliferation of social media has given easy access to anyone who wishes to make research in any subject that tickles one's personal interests.  From politics, economics, cooking, dancing, or even music, almost everything is just a click away, and then the opportunity to learn can be attained without much hassle - almost for free. One subject of interest that can be considered as an "in thing" in this internet age is the art of painting. With the help of Google , YouTube or Facebook , anybody has access to a treasure trove of information about renaissance art, impressionism, cubism, expressionism, including even the con...

ArtPortalCebu Featured Artist for the Visayas Art Fair 2022 By Celso Duazo Pepito Whenever we meet , talk on the phone or chat via FB, in our conversations about art, about politics or other things, this artist always made our talks more meaningful and exciting. A creative individual of immense talent. I consider him of my favorite painters because I admire not only his style but also his wit and deep thinking. Introducing a great freind... ADESTE DEGUILMO So humble yet oozing with so much talent, Adeste had shown interest in painting since childhood. This gift for art brought him to the halls of University of the Philippines Cebu where he finished a degree in Fine Arts. After graduation, he worked for an advertising company in Manila for a few years and when he returned to Cebu, he decided to paint full-time. Being one of the most well respected and multi awarded Cebuano artists, he spent a few years as an art teacher at the Department of Fine Arts at the University of San Carlos w...

I t is always a source of joy and pride for artists to exhibit their work globally and to personally interact and showcase their art pieces with people who are interested.  Such an opportunity came to a prominent 46 year old visual artist from Punta Princesa, Cebu City, Marlowe Toledo Villagonzalo . Together with master Cebuano cubist Celso Duazo Pepito , his equally talented wife Fe Madrid Pepito , and notable US based Filipino artists, Luis Caraos , Romeo Cortes Jr . and Bobby T. Yalong, they will present Shared Vision, an art exhibit in New York City USA, from September 17-30, 2022. As a distinguished mid career artist who has been carving a name to become an established artist in Cebu and the Philippines, Marlowe needed a platform to elevate his artistry and present his talent to the world.  "New York is one of the places where dreams can become reality. This is a memorable one for me and marks a milestone in my art journey.  My artwork is my life, it is my expressio...