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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, making him take up Architecture in C...

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...

Cebuano Hyperrealist Painters

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For several years I was deep into photography. I delved into all sorts- landscape, portrait, night, macro but my favorite kind was travel photography.  So I wasn’t really into realist paintings thinking that photography was superior in this regard.  My types of paintings were Impressionism and Cubism- if something looks realistic, it doesn't tickle my fancy. Until one day I saw what I thought was a photograph- but  it was a actually a painting.  I was impressed! This type of painting is called hyperrealism. Hyperrealism is a genre of painting and sculpture resembling a high-resolution photograph and is  considered an advancement of photorealism by the methods used to create the resulting paintings or sculptures. It takes technical art to the highest level. The term is primarily applied to an independent art movement and art style in the United States and Europe that has developed since the early 1970s. Carole Feuerman is considered the forerunner...