17 Questions
Which artist is known for producing works characterized by bold and bright colors?
Elmer Borlongan
Who is described as 'The avatar in Europe in performance art' by art critic Leo Benesa?
Mark Salvatus
Which artist is known for the art series 'Sabel,' reflecting the postwar disorientation?
Mark Salvatus
Who is a National Artist for Visual Arts known for works spanning important periods in Philippine history?
Leeroy New
Which artist among the options developed their own awards system to support emerging artists?
Archie Oclos
Which artist has a strong voice and identity in women's art in the country?
Mark Salvatus
Which Filipino artist is known for creating works that depict Filipino nuances with much dignity?
Elmer Borlongan
Who among the artists mentioned is recognized for combining sounds, videos, intermedia, and objects in his works?
Mark Salvatus
Which artist is famous for his installation art that often has an other-worldly and alien feel?
Leeroy New
Which artist is active in creating murals that depict social realities of both present governments and memories of the past?
Archie Oclos
Who among the artists mentioned was awarded one of the Thirteen Artists of CCP?
Archie Oclos
What were the three primary reform thrusts of the CCP during the Aquino government?
Filipinization, decentralization, and democratization
What was one significant change in the art scene during the Aquino government after the EDSA 1 revolution?
Decentralization of art institutions
Which organization was NOT mentioned as one that emerged after the Philippines freed itself from political entanglements in art?
United Painters of the World
What was one impact of the Aquino government reforms on marginalized artists and art groups?
They were given opportunities to display their works to the public
What was one key aspect of the reform thrust toward artistic excellence by the CCP?
Giving grants to aspiring artists
Which concept was NOT a part of the CCP's primary reform thrusts during the Aquino government?
Privatization
Study Notes
Filipino Artists
- Elmer Borlongan is a painter known for his masterful works depicting Filipino nuances with dignity, focusing on everyday activities and interactions of Filipinos.
- He has exhibited his works in over 50 galleries and 200 exhibitions locally and internationally.
Mark Salvatus
- Mark Salvatus' works combine sounds, videos, intermedia, mark-making, and objects to discuss urbanization, the Internet, and the technological age, with a focus on social, political, and economic grounding.
Leeroy New
- Leeroy New is a young recipient of the Thirteen Artists Awards, recognized for his other-worldly installation art, including the "Aliens of Manila" project featuring curated photographs of people wearing his bodysuits and headgear.
Archie Oclos
- Archie Oclos is an artist who has been active in the public sphere, creating murals that depict social realities and memories of the past and present governments.
- He is a recipient of the Thirteen Artists Award.
Mars Bugaoan
- Mars Bugaoan is an emerging artist whose works reflect the displacement experienced due to the demands of globalization.
Art Awards and Recognition
- The government has reestablished awarding systems to recognize and support artists, including the National Artist award, Gawad CP para sa Sining, Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, and the revived CCP Thirteen Artists Awards.
- Private bodies have also developed their own awards systems, such as the Ateneo Art Awards, Philippine Art Awards, and Metrobank's M.A.D.E. competition, to discover, promote, and support emerging artists.
Influential Artists
- BenCab (Benedicto Cabrera) is a National Artist for Visual Arts, with works spanning important periods in Philippine history, including the post-war period.
- David Medalla is known as "the avatar of performance art in Europe," being a pioneer of performance art in the contemporary period.
- Pacita Abad is a prominent female artist from Batanes, recognized for her bold and bright-color works that give a strong voice to women's art.
Contemporary Art in the Philippines
- Postmodern art in the Philippines emerged during the EDSA 1 revolution, with reforms implemented during the Aquino government, including decentralization and democratization of art institutions.
- This led to opportunities for marginalized artists and art groups to showcase their works and access to art collections, as well as grants for local artists.
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