Ortigas Art Festival in Estancia livens up the contemporary art scene
The past
several years has seen the resurgence of arts appreciation in the city. And
with the help of social media, interest for art exhibit and the like has grown
by leaps and bounds. As we celebrate the
National Arts Month, the art scene is all abuzz as Ortigas & Company holds
a month-long art festival to bring art closer to the hearts and minds of the
Filipinos.
We were
privileged to attend the official launch of the first Ortigas Art Festival held
last February 22, 2018 at Estancia and gets to appreciate the well-curated art
pieces that reflect our country’s evolving art scene.
Art lovers
from all walks of life will not only “stay awhile” as they troop to Estancia,
the home of Ortigas’ first art festival.
Its Bridgeway will be transformed into an art space featuring unique exhibits
and creative workshops from February 23 to March 26. Watercolors, portraits,
sculptures and other forms of art come together to transform public space into
a unique artistic showcase.
Recognizing
its role in bringing the arts to everyone, Estancia has made sure that the art
festival will be exciting and interesting to mall visitors by shining the
spotlight on contemporary art pieces. The art festival is being held in
partnership with Alfredo Esquillo’s Eskinita
Gallery, known as an alternative platform for artists and an “art project”
that continues to evolve in the “here and now” of contemporary art.
The
Ortigas Arts Festival is Ortigas Company’s showcase of commitment to
promote Filipino creativity and ingenuity. The list of artist featured at the
festival includes Allison Wong-David, known for her imaginative stainless steel
works; Helen Mirasol, who effortlessly captures the simplest and most beautiful
things through photography; and Peter Sutcliffe, established watercolor artist
and art teacher.
Others artsists with solo exhibits includes works
by up and coming artists Anthony Victoria, Arvi Fetalvero, Bon Mujeres, Ged
Merino, and Richard Buxani, all of who experiment with various materials to
create one-of-a-kind pieces.
Equally
interesting are collaborations showcased in group exhibits by Tuklas, Biskeg,
KalyeKolektib, and Eskinita Kontemporaryo.
For a more
interactive experience and immerse visitors in the arts, various activities
have also been lined up, which visitors can join for free.
Shoppers
and visitors will also have the chance to try their hand on arts as Estancia
will hosts a series of workshops such as Peter Sutcliffe watercolor Tutorial on
March 4 and 25. WhileAto Habulan will hold an Alla Prima Painting session on
March 11. Kalye Kolektib will hold Live Art: Mural Making on March 18 for those
who want to see how art turns from concept to reality,
For more
information, check out Estancia at Capitol Commons online at www.facebook.com/EstanciaPH or https://www.instagram.com/estanciaph.
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