Bastedor Art Project invites everyone to a celebration of art in the group’s latest
exhibit entitled, “Mukha.” Featuring multi-awarded and well-respected
contemporary artists in the country the show promises to present us with
only the best of the best. The much-awaited event will be held on October
24, 2011 6 pm in ArtSpace ,Glorietta Mall.
For every masterpiece, there must be a foundation on which it stands.
“Bastedor,” is a group that attempts to embody such a foundation to the
people. By definition, a “Bastedor” is the wooden frame, which holds the
canvas on which the artist paints. It is only fitting, that the group has
taken this name for themselves as the perfect metaphor for what they hope
to do for the local artistic community.
Norlie Meimban, a distinguished visual artist and former animator, is one
of the pioneers of “Bastedor.” The group and this project in particular
have come into being from his own experiences as a struggling artist.
After enjoying a successful career in animation and advertising his
decision to devote his time fully to painting was not without difficulty.
And it is through those difficulties that he was able to see the
camaraderie and close ties among fellow artists who are more than willing
to help our a fellow craftsman. It is because of this that he hopes to
organize their loving capacity to support one another into a formal group,
and thus “Bastedor” was born.
Bastedor aims to, “to provide financial assistance for Filipino artists
and marginalized children…to help these artists to promote their arts
locally and internationally, and also to aid Filipino children in their
everyday lives through their own talents and skills.”
This coming October
will be a celebration of such a goal, with an upcoming event brought by
“Bastedor.”
“Bastedor Arrt Project: Mukha” will have its opening in Art Space in
Glorietta on October 25, 2011, 6pm. “Mukha” is a group exhibit featuring the
works of the most talented visual artists of our country.
The exhibiting
artists are, Hermes Alegre, Grandler Bella, Elmer Borlongan, EJ Cabangon,
Mike Cacnio, Roen Capule, Buddy Ching, Demetrio Dela Cruz, Raynold Dela
Cruz, Simkin De Pio, Vincent De Pio, Melvin Culaba, Thomas Daquiaog,
Dennis Gonzales, Juan Sajid Imao, Jon Jaylo, Ronald
Jeresano, Mark Justiniani, Aileen Lanuza, Tony Leano, Neil Manalo, Lutso
Manes, Norlie Meimban, Ferdie Montemayor, Rodel Omampo,
Jim Orencio, Vincent Padilla, Jerson Samson, Julius Samson, Reynaldo
Samson, John Santos, Pamela Yan Santos, Ronald Solon, CJ Tanedo, Tammy
Tan and Olan Ventura.
The exhibit will contain a diverse number of works from different mediums
as well as sculptures. Each participating artist will submit one and
a portion of the proceeds will be given to The Shepherd of the Hills
Orphanage in Zambales and will benefit 100-200 artists by contributing to
their accidental insurance. Sponsored by JJS entertainment, many others
were included in the organization of the project having supported its
vision.
More than an exhibit promoting a good cause, it is one which promises to
commemorate life, art and friendship.
Read More »
Posts
