Antonio Leaño's Anthropometrics at Sitio Remedios

Antonio Leaño

Anthropometrics

Sitio Remedios, Currimao, Ilocos Norte

Opens December 5, 2009

On December 4, 2009, Sitio Remedios in Barangay Victoria, Currimao, Ilocos Norte will be the site for Anthropometrics, Antonio Leaño’s upcoming exhibit. Its environs provide a stimulating backdrop to the artist’s latest oeuvres. Definitely, the synergy of the Leaño’s creatively measured stance coupled with the vintage ambience of this heritage village will walk us back to recollection and usher in a clearer understanding of the present.

Leaño’s mixed media works portray women in their baro’t saya, Jesuit priests and ilustrados in seemingly studio poses. As to be expected, the artist renders these figures comprehensively and pays meticulous attention to the nuances of their form. More interestingly perhaps is the manner in which Leaño juxtaposes other elements in his compositions and how all these components crystallize together to elevate the subject to a different plane.

The subtle metallic shimmer, rich scarlet touches against a furtive and dusky background lures one to unravel the cryptic points that the canvases hold. The architectural details, measurable positions in combination with Leaño’s random thoughts and unyielding resolutions are seamlessly fused together with the focal figure on the canvas. The resulting body of work is yet another testament to his evolving understanding of our existence.

Antonio Leaño’s proficiency for the arts manifested itself early on. His surroundings and associations in Antipolo harnessed his potential. Leaño’s education at the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines further honed his innate abilities. He was also an integral part of Salingpusa, an artist group that created a transformative impact in contemporary art in the 1990s. It is not hard for his reputation to precede himself. With more than two decades of dedicated art practice, Antonio Leaño’s creative outputs are diverse as it is innovative — ranging from representational to non-representational works, environmental to architectural design, experimental to experiential productions. In 1994 he received the Cultural Center of the Philippines 13 Artist Award. He was also the recipient of the Sentenaryong Gawad Dakilang Anak ng Antipolo para sa Malikhaing Sining in 1999 and was a finalist at the International Triennial Competition and Exhibition in Osaka, Japan in 1993.

Anthropometrics opens on the 5th of December 2009 at Sitio Remedios in Barangay Victoria, Currimao, Ilocos Norte. For inquiries, please call at 09178191939 or email us at sitio_remedios@yahoo.com

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UP Film Institute Screenings This December

The UP Film Institute once more affirms its advocacy for human rights with this year’s edition of Cine Veritas – the annual festival with focus on socially relevant films that uphold the plight of the underprivileged and marginalized sectors of society. Main features include titles that are the current pride of Philippine cinema: Pepe Diokno’s “Engkwentro” (Best Picture of the Orrizonti Section and Best Debut Film at Venice); Ralston Jover’s “Bakal Boys” (Dragons and Tigers Special Mention at Vancouver, Golden Alexander Special Mention at Thessaloniki, Labor Film Prize at Torino) and Ferdie Balanag’s “Walking the Waking Journey,” the acclaimed documentary that made waves at this year’s Cinemalaya with its account of a Himalayan monk’s epic voyage.

A gesture of solidarity for the human rights cause is extended by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with the free presentation of “Women in Shroud” – an exposé of the arbitrary legal system in Iran endured by women accused of adultery and sentenced to the death penalty. Dedicated women’s rights’ activists one of whom is Shadi Sadr, the recipient of this year’s Human Rights Defenders Tulip Award in the Netherlands , are portrayed in their collective effort to help victims appeal and overturn their death sentences.

Completing the Cine Veritas screening line-up is another Philippine production, “Marlon,” Best Documenary Winner at the 2008 Cinemanila International Film Festival.

Apart from screenings, the Cine Veritas festival hallmarks as well exhibits, fora, performances in cultural nights at the Ishmael Bernal Gallery mounted by various artists groups led by Concerned Artists of the Philippines , Southern Tagalog Exposure, Ugnayan ng Nagkakaisang Artista, SILIP, Tudla and Ugat-Lahi Collective.

The UP Film Institute wraps up its December screenings with a distinguished selection of Italian contemporary cinema courtesy of the Embassy of Italy. Six films are featured, namely, Luciano Melchionna’s "Gas"; Angelo Longoni’s "Caravaggio" ; Francesco Amato’s "Ma Che Faccio Qui" (What I’m Doing Here); Giacomo Campiotti’s "Mai Piu Come Prima" (Never Again as Before); Massimo Andrei’s "Mater Natura"; and Roberto Faenza’s "I Vicere"

(The Viceroys).

Here is the concerned rundown of films for UP Film Institute screenings with listed playdates accordingly:

CINE ADARNA/ MAIN THEATER:

Women in Shroud
Dec 10 Thu 5 p.m.

Engkwentro
Dec 10 Thu 7 p.m.

VIDEOTHEQUE:

Walking the Waking Journey
Dec 5 Sat 6:30 p.m.
Dec 10 Thu 6:30 p.m

Bakal Boys
Dec 7 Mon/Dec 8 Tue 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Dec 9 Wed/Dec 10 Thu 4:30 p.m.
Dec 11 Fri/Dec 12 Sat 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m..
Dec 14 Mon 6:30 p.m.

Marlon
Dec 9 Wed 6:30 p.m.
Dec 12 Sat 2:30 p.m.
Dec 14 Mon 4:30 p.m.

Gas
Dec 15 Tue 5 p.m.

Caravaggio
Dec 15 Tue 7 p.m.

Ma Che Faccio Qui (What I’m Doing Here)
Dec 16 Wed 5 p.m.

Mai Piu Come Prima (Never Again as Before)
Dec 16 Wed 7 p.m.

Mater Natura
Dec 17 Thu 5 p.m.

I Vicere (The Viceroys)
Dec 17 Thu 7 p.m.

ISHMAEL BERNAL GALLERY:

Artists' Night on Human Rights - December 6, 7 and 8

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IIFA's 3rd Broadcast Performance Workshop by Noel Zarate

IIFA 2009 YEAR-END COURSES

LAB 315, EVEKAL Building , 855 Arnaiz Ave.,
Legazpi Village , Makati City

3rd Broadcast Performance Workshop
November 27-29 2009 (Friday to Sunday) 9:00 AM – 5:00PM

The IIFA Broadcast Performance Workshop is a practical course ideal for everyone who wants to learn and improve skills in broadcasting, Participants will go through exercises and simulated interviews, beat reporting and news anchoring supplemented by lectures on TV and radio journalism under one of the country's leading broadcasters and founder of Center for Sports Communication.

Workshop Master – NOEL ZARATE.
Workshop Fee – PhP 7,800 / US$ 200
(inclusive of materials and meals)

Limited scholarship slots are available for the IIFA Broadcast Performance. Those interested should submit an application letter addressed to Dennis Marasigan, together with a resume to filmarts.manila@ gmail.com. For enrollment and inquiries, call telephone 815-2246 or 818-7201 or mobile 0916-5918815.

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2009 PaperClay Nationwide Art Competition

JNBM Amazing Arts Philippines, Inc. (JAAPI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched “Husay Ng Batang Pinoy” 2009 PaperClay Nationwide Art Competition, and its first celebrity endorser Sam Concepcion at the Manila Ocean Park.

JAAPI has been offering art workshops for kids and the entire family like basic drawing, painting, sculpting, and other creative crafting. In 2005, JAAPI launched its PaperClay Art, a one of a kind proudly Philippine made product. PaperClay is an art medium that has the consistency of moist colored paper with a hint of clay that could be applied to any surface - be it wood, paper, glass, ceramics or even metal. Using two sticks for its application, without the need for adhesives, PaperClay will turn into a beautiful piece of embossed textured art.

“Husay Ng Batang Pinoy” 2009 PaperClay Art Competition with theme “Ako Para Sa Kalikasan” is open to all Elementary and High School students (both in public and private institutions) enrolled in the current school year. The competition has three rounds: (1) Competition among DepEd Divisions (October 19 to December 31, 2009), (2) Regional Selection (January 4 to 31, 2010), and (3) National Selection (February 1 to 13, 2010).

Each contestant will be given a JNBM PaperClay Art competition kit. Contestant can mix PaperClay with other art media, including poster paint, acrylic paint, water color, poster color, colored pen and pencils, and other recycled materials.

Criteria for judging are as follows: (1) Adherence to the Theme (30%), (2) Originality, Freshness, Novelty, and Inventiveness (25%), (3) Creativity, New Forms, and Imaginative Interpretation (20%), and (4) Composition, and Combination of Elements (15%), and (5) Visual Impact (10%).

Grand winners from the Elementary and High School divisions will win P50,000 each.

Sam Concepcion, DepEd youth ambassador, endorses JNBM PaperClay Art and the nationwide competition.

“I usually explore my creativity through music by playing the piano or guitar or performing onstage. PaperClay Art is my newest creative outlet. It stimulates the imagination, and encourages self-expression, and quality bonding time with family members,” Sam said.

“I strongly encourage the youth to join the 2009 PaperClay Art Nationwide Competition. It will be a very effective way to channel their creativity into something that can make a difference. Not only will they be able to hone their talents in the process, but they will also be able to spread the word about the conservation of the environment.”

Sam, a STAGES/Star Magic talent, won the grand prize on ABS CBN’s “Little Big Star” (2006). Since then, he has graced kids and teen magazine covers (KZone, Candy), teen TV (Myx, Boystown), teen dance group Gigger Boys, various print and TV endorsements (Bench, Smart My Sandbox, Tang Fruiteaz, now JNBM PaperClay Art), the cast of Disney’s “High School Musical On Stage” and Trumpets’ “N.O.A.H,” the soundtrack of Dreamworks’ hit animated movie “Kung Fu Panda,” among others. He was also awarded hottest “Candy Cutie” for four consecutive years (2006-2009), Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards’ Pinoy Wannabe Awardee (2006), and more recently United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) Young Achiever Awardee for Entertainment (2009). He is set to launch his newest solo album under Universal Records in early 2010.

For more details about the JNBM and DepEd’s 2009 PaperClay Art Competition, contact (632) 502-7423, 496-8849 or 496-9100. You can also email jnbmartcafe@yahoo.com.ph or visit www.jnbmamazingarts.multiply.com.

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Dance Philippines Inc. is Looking for Contemporary Dancers

Got what it takes to take your passion for dancing to another level? Be one of us! We are in need of dancers trained in contemporary, jazz or ballet aged 16-25 years old. Students or professionals residing in Metro Manila are all welcome! Get a chance to showcase your dancing skills and perform with us live at CCP on December 2009!

Interested dancers must not have any other commitments prior to this event. They must have quick learning skills, a flexible schedule and enough budget to sustain themselves during rehearsals.

Contact Michelle at 0918-5123600 for more details.

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KALOOBAN: The Filipino Soul in Dance

KALOOB Philippine Music and Dance Ministry
invites you to support and watch

a feast of the senses...
The story of the Filipino told in a thousand movements...

in
"KALOOBAN"
The Filipino Soul in Dance

December 4, 2009, 7PM (Friday)
December 5, 2009, 3PM and 7PM (Saturday)

Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater)
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila

See KALOOBAN Promotional Ad Clip:



Filipinos speak many languages, yet they are most eloquent in communicating through rhythms and movements. KALOOB believes that music and dance are among the most profound expressions that have been given to Filipinos. They are repositories of the people’s soul that record their unwritten dreams and unspoken realities. In such intangible heritages can histories be found, and where tides of culture flow.

This year’s program will highlight some of KALOOB’s best selections of indigenous traditions culled from more than a decade of research - from the Ifugao, Maranao, Tagbanua, etc. It will also feature presentations from the group’s most recent research missions in Mindanao, with dances from the B’laan (North Cotabato), Obo Manobo (Davao and Cotabato), Tigwahanon (Davao), and Western Subanun (Zamboanga).

Ticket prices are at P400, P250 and P100. Discounts available.

Tickets may be purchased at the Folk Arts Theater and at all Ticketworld Outlets.
For inquiries, please contact KALOOB: 8321120 loc.117 or 115; 09175492624; kaloobpilipinas@gmail.com ; daybyday@pldtdsl.net

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4th Tanghal University & College Theater Festival & Conference 2010

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Alyansa, Inc. will host the 4th Tanghal: The National University and College Theater Festival 2010 at the De La Salle University,Manila and the De La Salle University College of Saint Benilde,Manila. This national event . with the theme "Dula ng Kabataan tungo sa Mapagpalayang Kaalaman" will showcase the iTanghal featuring production grants for six (6) outstanding theater performances from universities and colleges nationwide . Also featured in this festival is the Tanghalan ng mga Mag-aaral National Student Theater Conference and the Tanghalin: Special Theater Events as our contribution to the celebration of the 2010 "Ani ng Sining" National Arts Month Celebration. The project has been endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Education, Department of Interior and Local Government and Civil Service Commission.

We are working for maximum participation from student- artists ,teachers and university administrators from universities and colleges nationwide, in an effort to recognize the outstanding contribution of theater in providing avenues for learning and liberation. This will be one rare opportunity where students and teachers from various parts of the country can take part in creative activities which can help them highlight the positive experiences in education which helped them cope with various challenges in life.

In line with this, may we invite you to attend a Special Briefing and Orientation on the Tanghal Festival scheduled on December 3,2009 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the ICAM Room, NCCA Office, Intramuros, Manila.

Seldom do we have a chance to offer opportunities for interactive learning among community youth and educators in the whole country. We hope you can extend your hand in helping these community youth and educators recover from the wrath of the recent calamity by supporting learning activities that highlight the Filipino's resilient spirit in the face of calamities.

Our Festival Secertariat will call you to follow-up on this invitation. You may also call us through mobile landline: 497-4023, mobile phone: 0929-197-8847 or email address: tanghal2010ncr@ yahoo.com./ jephtsinc@yahoo. com.

From:
PROF. GLECY ATIENZA, Ph.D.
Festival Director
4th Tanghal: The National University and College Theater Festival 2010
Chair, National Committee on Dramatic Arts (NCDA)
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

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A Pasig River Cruise

A Pasig River Cruise
with Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo,
Chairman, National Historical Institute
Saturday, 5 December 2009
2 pm to 5 pm

Organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
P800 flat rate for members and non-members

The Pasig River is the major artery that runs through the heart of Manila. Long suffering from the effects of pollution and environmental degradation, renewed efforts are underway for its revival as a viable resource Filipinos can be proud of. Learn about its fabled place in history while seeing Metro Manila from a different vantage point aboard an air-conditioned ferry boat as it winds through the now urban towns of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig and Marikina. A rare opportunity will be the brief stopover for a simple merienda at Malacañang Park.

Meeting point will be at 1 pm at the Sanctuario de San Antonio parking lot in McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City. The bus will leave at 1:30 pm to go to Guadalupe Station. Participants will be brought back by bus to this point at the end of the tour.

For reservations and inquiries, please contact Elvie or Mae at the Museum Foundation of the Philippines office: Tel 404 2685 or 0928 503 9392. You may also contact Flor Cortez at 722 9073 or Tonie Bautista at 810 6912.

For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our website at http://museumfoundationph.org/news/

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Myra Betran's Contemporary Dance Deconstruction of Virgie Moreno’s Itim Asu

Myra Beltran’s Dance Forum continues on its groundbreaking innovative path once again!

It dares to stage the historic play “ITIM ASU” (an original memorable drama by Virgie Moreno), now deconstructed with a contemporary feel. This drama is a play within a play, and contains within it the story of La Loba Negra, the wife of then governor general during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines , Gov. General Bustamante, who was assassinated due to his many reforms, supposedly by a conspiracy of friars. La Loba Negra’s story is based on a document attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos, one of three martyred priests during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines . La Loba Negra was supposed to have joined a group of peasant revolutionaries and her revenge was exacted in the confessionals around the lakeshore towns of Laguna.

Re-titled ‘ITIM-ASU: 1719-2009” the company boasts of an interesting collaboration between multi-media designers’ Sherad Sanchez for video, Teresa Barrozo for music design plus the exhilarating contemporary dance mix of Dance Forum and the UP. Dance Company with guest soloists from Airdance. This reconstruction, is a construction of rebirthing history- a returning to the past that brings back its presents- in dance, images, and song.

Interested sponsors may avail of the P500 seater tickets. Your valuable contribution means that you like the way we think. Your drop in our bucket will mean too that this was worth the making!

Text or call Ida Elopre at 0921-2787333 or dial 292-1041 for reservations.

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