If you’re on the lookout for artworks by local artists, then the recent art shows that made its rounds in the city must have been the perfect time for you to spot a new favorite.
Art Mindanao exhibit in Abreeza
Art Mindanao exhibit in SM Lanang Premier
The VDFS Art Mindanao 2017 showcased a most impressive collection of artworks by both young and seasoned artists. It was the biggest gathering of painters and sculptors to date.
The artists & supporters at the exhibit opening in Abreeza Mall
Spearheaded by a group of artists, the Tabula Rasa, the series of art exhibits that ran for more than a month from April through May was showcased in seven malls and five hotels throughout the city.
In doing so, Tabula Rasa and its partners, aim to make Davao city the center of Mindanao art and culture.
On the spot portrait session at the opening of the SM Lanang Premier exhibit
I was able to visit a good number of exhibitions and look took noted down the names of the artists I want to follow, and perhaps own a piece to add to my personal collection.
Ken Medenilla’s signature hues on this untitled painting exhibited at SM Lanang Premier
Dominick Pilapil’s circular artwork displayed at the SM Lanang Premier
Mindanao fabric. Geolamen’s oil painting exhibited at SM Lanang Premier
Sculpture in resin. Don Quixote by Nicky Wijangco
Daryl Descallar’s chopping board art
Form the pool of Davao artists, I am admiring the works of Dominick Pilapil, Kim Valle, Roy Bollozos, Daryl Descallar along with Ken Medenilla, whom I spotted in an earlier exhibit and Ega Carreon, whose artwork is on my wall for years now.
Kim Valle & his art piece
George Abaigar & his acrylic art piece, You Make Me Feel Rich
Ega Carreon’s piece at the SM City exhibit
Dominick Pilapil & his politically charged piece, Bahala na si Batman
Bryan Cabrera’s Interior; Birds, Perspective, & Silhouette
I am pretty sure this effort of the group in partnership with VDFS will encourage more artists to come out of their shells and add their names to the growing list of local artists.
Congratulations to the organizers and its numerous sponsors. May Davao and Mindanao art flourish!
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Also published in the SunStar Davao newspaper.
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