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IT WILL AGAIN be a chance to see art on a beautiful summer day this month at Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati City.
With its 20 successesth The program, Art in the Park will present 55 exhibitors representing galleries, art collections, independent art spaces, and student groups, all showcasing the diversity of Philippine art. It will start at 10 am and end at 10 pm on March 15, Sunday.
In addition to the entertainment being free, the prices of the works of art go up to P70,000, and many art lovers can’t afford the coveted pieces for even less. “It’s always been about accessibility and appreciating art in a non-intimidating setting, and over the years we’ve stayed true to that,” Art in the Park founder Trickie Lopa said at a Feb. 27 at Pablo Bistro, Makati City.
This year, the outdoor exhibition will continue to donate a portion of its profits to the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, to support projects and programs that preserve and promote the nation’s cultural and historical heritage.
“I’m glad we’re still here after 20 years,” said Art in the Park founder Lisa Periquet. BusinessWorld. “That’s the best thing about it — our longevity and how we’ve adapted. The park has changed so many times, and we’re still here. There’s a lot of history now.”
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Each year the exhibition highlights a number of artists whose works are displayed in special exhibitions around the park.
This year’s featured artist is Ayka Go, a Filipino visual artist known for her delicate work on paper.
Ms. Go, acclaimed for her collages and ethereal paintings reinterpreted from three-dimensional forms, will present “a world of memory and material.”
“I chose to do something trivial because it’s Art in the Park,” she said. “Many artists now have different practices in this way.
He explained that his latest works show how he is “finding his footing in the painting process” following a health crisis. Visitors will be able to enjoy his intricate vision of paper and the art that goes into representation through painting and collage.
“The thing about art is that if you keep doing it, it becomes a form of therapy,” he added.
To Ms. Lopa, choosing different artists each year to focus on is a great way to see how Filipino art is evolving.
“When I look back, the artists who have shown with us since 2006 have become celebrities,” he said. “Art in the Park really allows us to find an artist and appreciate their art.”
ANNUAL DETAILS
In its honor with 20th day celebrated every year, the exhibition will give visitors a rare opportunity to discover the works of several artists who have headlined the event over the years.
The list of artists joining Ayka Go for the special show are: Bjorn Calleja, Carlo Tanseco, Demi Padua, Jomike Tejido, Marina Cruz, Anna Bautista, AR Manalo, Charlie Co, Manny Garibay, Pepe Delfin, TRNZ, Clarence Chun, Lynyrd Paras;
Yvonne Quisumbing, Zean Cabangis, Maxine Syjuco, Richard Quebral, Robert Alejandro, Rodel Tapaya, Willie De Vera, Beth Parrocha, Eugene Jarque, Lydia Velasco, Yeo Kaa, Dex Fernandez, Pete Jimenez, Jacob Lindo, Mac Valdezco;
Distort Monsters, Leeroy New, Nasser Lubay, Isaiah Cacnio, Antipas Delotavo, Jr., Henrielle Baltazar Pagkaliwangan, Joy Mallari, Mark Justiniani, Tessy Pettyjohn, Jon Pettyjohn, Joey de Castro, Kabunyan de Guia, Agnes Cadelanoz, Daniel Agnes, Agnes Agnes Abaño.
Their works will also be available in a commemorative portfolio box, which includes a collection of special edition prints. With a nod to the special event, works displayed under the special exhibition are exempt from the calculation of the event price.
Meanwhile, the gallery exhibitors are: Ang INK, Archivo 1984, Art Agenda, Art for Space, ART LAB: Atelier Cesare & Jean Marie Syjuco, Art Toys PH, Art Underground, Art Verité Gallery, ArtBeat Collective, Avellana Art Gallery, Boston Art Gallery, Cartellinoble Gallery, EJstone, ECornercitu De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, FA Collective, Fuse Projects, Galerie Anna, Galerie Artes, Galerie Stephanie, ILCP Art Space, iStorya Studios, J Studio, Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, KASIBULAN, Komiket, Kulay Art Group, Kunstwerk Painting Works en Ciel;
MAG, NEST Gallery, Nineveh Artspace, Obras Ongpin, Orange Project, Pintô Art Museum and Arboretum, Qube Gallery, Resurrection Furniture, Sheerjoy Collective, Sierra Madre Gallery (Joey De Castro), Silahis Arts and Artifacts (formerly Galerias Gallery, Dullers Gallery, Enterscount Gallery, Emperor Authenticity Zero Collective, The METRO Gallery, The Mighty Bhutens, The Photography Collective, The Thursday Group, Tin-Aw Art Projects, UP Artists’ Circle, Urban Sketchers Manila, VeryGood Gallery, Village Art Gallery, Vinyl on Vinyl, and White Walls Gallery.
A diverse menu of food and beverages will offer guests everything from artisan coffee and craft cocktails to local selections and other delicacies. Musical sets and live performances are also scheduled throughout the day.
BPI Credit Cardholders can purchase works of art through Flexiplay with flexible installment terms of up to six months at 0% interest.
Free admission to the art fair. For more information, visit www.artinthepark.ph or @artintheparkph on Facebook and Instagram. – Brontë H. Lacsmana
