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Inspired by the Philippines’ past, NYC school children create art for the present
By Cristina DC Pastor A paper mâché laptop, repurposed costume jewelry, a bicycle in mixed media. These are some of the everyday objects created by New York City school children, inspired by an exhibit on the Philippines’ colonial past, “Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms.” “To help us understand how Filipinos from a long time […]
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Christina Poblador’s sweet, scented art show opens March 21
Glass and scent are known to excite Manila-born artist Christina ‘Goldie’ Poblador. In her solo exhibition at the Philippine Center to open on March 21, she will present a collection of blown glass objects inspired by the ylang ylang flower known for its sweet aroma often described as “heavenly.”. In her exhibit titled “Venus Freed,” […]
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2 Brooklyn FilAms showcase art in pop-up exhibit
A pop-up exhibit featuring the art of mixologist Tomas Delos Reyes and graphic designer Anthony Castro was a Lower East Side cultural attraction in February. Tomas, one of the decision makers behind Maharlika Filipino Moderno and Jeepney Filipino Gastropub, presented his collection of paintings exploring the “dimensions of his own emotions.” His art, as noted […]
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YouTuber Ray Pajar creates niche as Asian male crafter
By Christian Catiis Crafting has progressed from a grade-school activity to a creative DIY (Do It Yourself) lifestyle chronicled in personal blogs and YouTube tutorials enjoying wide following. I sat down with Ray Pajar, a first-generation Filipino American and creator of Get Crafty Crafty on YouTube. For Ray, the hobby began after high school when […]
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Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan: Being an immigrant artist is like ‘being an outsider’
The IAP Mentoring Program is a vital part of New York Foundation for the Arts’s Immigrant Artist Program, which pairs immigrant artists working in all disciplines with artist mentors. They provide mentees with one-on-one support and guide them to achieve specific goals, such as composing an artist statement, researching potential venues for showing work, or […]
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Gold exhibit opens; that PHL has the ‘second largest gold deposit in the world’ was a revelation to FilAms
By Cristina Dc Pastor Wearing a floor-grazing lace gown, Loida Nicolas Lewis strode into the Asia Society lobby on September 11 where the Philippine gold exhibit was unveiled before the Filipino community. She was greeted by the rhythmic vigor of the Kinding Sindaw, her face transforming into a wide smile. “The minute I walked in, […]
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Asia Society showcases top designers in Filipino Design Now
This special display coincides with Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms, an exhibition of over 100 spectacular works of gold from the 10th to 13th century, highlighting the creativity, prosperity and cultural connections of the precolonial period. Asia Society celebrates the artistic visions of top Filipino designers in this exclusive showcase conceived by Filipino jewelry […]
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Art historian Nina Capistrano-Baker: Romancing the gold
By Cristina DC Pastor Curating Asia Society’s massive, $1.2 million Philippine Gold Exhibit and troubleshooting all the big and small details could be intimidating. Not to art historian Dr. Florina ‘Nina’ Capistrano-Baker. Her demeanor when we met over coffee was one of excitement, exhaustion, with an element of apprehension. There is reason to be anxious […]
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‘World has deeper appreciation of originality, creativity of Filipino artists through Manny Baldemor ’
The latest works of renowned artist Manuel D. Baldemor was unveiled on August 5 at the Philippine Center Gallery before an audience of artists, representatives of cultural institutions, and members of the consular corps. The exhibit titled “The Art of Manuel D. Baldemor” — on view until September 4 — features a collection of 6-foot […]