The Anthem Philatelist

Everyone is cordially invited to view the group exhibit- Visual Fusion - by artists, Seb Chua , Fr. Jason Dy , Sio Montera, Celso Pepito, Lito Pepito, Ritchie Quijano and Jobril Villaver . The opening will be on December 5, at 6pm SM art Center , Cebu City. Exhibit runs until December 14, 2009. Seven artists with different modes of expressions pursuing art on different styles and understanding life in their field of experiences.   The opportunity to be united in one show is to create a sense of unity even in diverse mode of artistry. It also hopes to showcase the gradual transformation of Cebu's art from its conservative vein into understanding the need evolve, experiment and create a contemporary artistic revolution.    Above all it aims at giving the art loving public the chance to participate in molding a society with utmost artistic understanding. As the exhibiting artists are pursuing its own individual journey, the possibility of being together in Visual Fus...

CEBU is going to Malaysia through the colors of the rainbow. Twelve Cebuano artists, under the auspices of Artistscebuex , is bringing the festival city of Cebu to Malaysia through an exhibit dubbed “ Cebu: People, Places and Faces .”    Hosted by ArtMalaysia in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Malaysia, the exhibit aims to strengthen the cultural and artistic linkages between the two countries through visual arts. The project was launched early in July with an art exhibit at the second level of Banilad Town Centre. Here are the 12 participating artists.    Celso Duazo Pepito , one of Cebu’s leading artists and the proponent of Artistscebuex, believes that visual artists have the capacity to help promote tourism by depicting scenes that would entice people to visit. “The exhibit will not just promote art but also Cebu,” he said. “It is a merger between art and tourism.” A philosopher by heart, he is known to inject his ideals on human values and integrit...

Jose "Jobril" Brillo Villaver was born in Cebu City on March 13, 1959. His early interest in painting has brought him to the hall of the University of the Philippines Cebu College where he completed his certificate of Fine Arts in 1980. Before embarking on a full time mission as a painter, he first engaged himself into product and interior designing .    Although he was financially rewarded during this stint, he slowly realized spending much time in this area never gave him satisfaction. Thus, in the year 2005, he decided to go full time on painting. Villaver's paintings are reflective of his concern and appreciation for the Filipino's tenacity in dealing with life, appreciating not only the positive but also the negative aspect of living.    He employs heavy textures, applies radiating warm and cool colors, and uses strict heavy lines to emphasize his chosen subjects.