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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON 1: ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES ART Modern Art The expression or application of human Characteristics/ Various Art creative skill and i...

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON 1: ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES ART Modern Art The expression or application of human Characteristics/ Various Art creative skill and imagination, producing Features Forms works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. The main theme of The making art works in the of Even before colonization, the Philippines time is national Philippines identity Flag already had its indigenous. In this era, art (painting) forms were primarily influenced by the Bayanihan area where our ancestors prospered. Contemporary Arts Three Major Traditions Ethnic Characteristics/ Various Art Spanish Colonial Features Forms American Colonial and Refers to the Cinco Marias Contemporary Arts (Modern Arts practice of art from - Federico Aguilas and Contemporary Arts) 1970s to the Alcuaz was born in present. Santa Cruz, Ethnic Manila Mirror -Depicts the Characteristics/ Various Art contemporary variety of domestic Features Forms culture and society activities Art forms are Angono Diverse and Art Installation in primarily Petroglyphs emerging art Sand Dunes of influenced by the practices were Paoay geographical being introduced in -Leeroy New is location and this era one of the experiences of the Philippines Filipinos. contemporary artists born in The purpose of Manunggul Jar General Santos arts is integral to Banga or Pot City life. Dance -Made for the La Milagrosa Festival Spanish Colonial in Ilocos Norte -Symbolizes the Characteristics/ Various Art great festivals, Features Forms feasts and celebrations Arts forms were Langit, Lupa, at primarily Impyerno (wall influenced by painting) religion and secularization. In St. Paul this time, Metropolitan Spaniards used art Cathedral to propagate the (architecture) Catholic Faith.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION PRINCIPLES OF ARTS 2. Line 1. Proportion It is a series of connected points. Refers to the relationship of the It may come in two characteristics: size of elements in a body of art. form – curved, dotted, or broken lines; and direction – vertical, 2. Harmony horizontal, or diagonal lines. Unity of the artwork, specifically Different types of lines may convey about the arrangement of the different meanings. related elements. For example, a horizontal line usually suggests calmness, 3. Variety vertical lines may convey strength, Diversity, this means adding diagonal lines create an multiple different elements to break impression of action, curved lines the monitory of an artwork and create an expression of gradual make it more interesting. change of direction, and circular lines may pertain to an abrupt 4. Movement change of direction. Illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture design, or in a piece of 3. Shape and Form art. Shape is an area that is enclosed by a line or lines. 5. Rhythm Shapes are two dimensional Repetition of certain elements to figures with height and width. produce a pattern. There are different kinds of shapes In visual arts repeated design and these are geometric shapes elements may create a certain (triangle, squares, rectangle, etc.), flow. organic shapes (shapes found in nature, e.g. shape of a leaf or 6. Balance cloud), abstract shapes Equal distribution of elements. (asymmetrical and free flowing shapes). 7. Emphasis Meanwhile, forms are three Greater impact given on a certain dimensional figures. element. Its dimensions are height, width, and volume. ELEMENTS OF ARTS Unlike shapes, it has more depth. 1. Space 4. Color It pertains to emptiness which may In visual arts, color is associated either be positive space or with the natural phenomenon in negative space. our environment. Positive space refers to a part Scientifically, when a light passes which is enclosed in a shape, while through a prism, it will produce negative space refers to the different hues of different opposite part which the shape is wavelengths. enclosing.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION These colors may pertain to lightness, darkness, coolness, or warmth. 5. Value In visual arts, value is considered a property of a color which pertains to its lightness or darkness. 6. Texture In visual arts, texture is the element that appeals to our sense of feel on things, rough, smooth, bumpy, or slippery. It pertains to the surface of an art piece.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON 2: CONTEMPORARY ARTS solely confined to the creator of the The artworks and styles of the past art but also to the viewer of the art. have evolved and have adapted to Integrative Art comes in different a dynamic changing world, a world sizes and shapes, forms and styles immersed in the latest technology as observed in Junk Art which is a and emerging ideologies to sculptural rendition using become the Contemporary Art of discarded or used materials. today. The combination of It refers to art of any form and resourcefulness and creativity can genre that was produced in our bring out the artist in everyone. contemporary time, simply put as “art created today.” Examples of Contemporary Art Forms Genres are categories of artistic creation and are characterized by Visual Arts similarities in form, style, or subject Pop Art matter. Word Art Contemporary Art is expressions Conceptual Art of the artist’s thoughts and feelings Installation Art based on their experience of the Photorealism here and now which current Contemporary Realism events, issues and social concerns Graffiti Art affecting the society where the artist lives in. Performance Arts Contemporary Philippine artists hail from the different regions of Music: blues, electronic, the country and they use a wide experimental, funk, hip-hop, jazz, variety of art media in their metal, pop, rock, roots creations. Theater Art: stage, film, street These are materials that are play readily available in the locality Dance: flash mob, street dances where the artist resides. comprising hip-hop, funk, house, Contemporary Arts have different and rave elements that are put together to come up with a distinct artwork like Applied Arts Performance, Appropriation, Video Art Technology, Hybridity and Photography Space. (Mnemonics: PATHS) Computer Art The distinct features of Film and Broadcasting Art Contemporary Philippine Art Architecture, Design, and Allied Art include Communal, Holistic, Intuitive, Multi-focal, Integrative Literary Arts and Creative Process. Illustrated Novel (Mnemonics: CHIMIC) Digi-Fiction Contemporary Philippine Art Graphic Novels considers not only the artist but Manga also the participation of the Doodle Fiction community through the viewers Text-Talk Novels wherein the experience is not Chick Literature  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Flash Fiction become known and many more Hyper Poetry are being created by present day Blog artists from the different regions. All forms of art can be found Elements of Contemporary Art throughout the country. Artworks coming from the Contemporary Arts have different seventeen regions of the three elements that are put together to come up main island groups of with a distinct artwork. These elements Luzon,Visayas and Mindanao, include: have been exhibited in different exhibition halls and museums. 1. Appropriation Viewers have come to know and, This relates to the modifications more importantly, to understand made by the artist. the present-day art expressions of artists who want their culture, 2. Hybridity situation and issues be known This refers to the use of different through their artworks. art mediums that are put together. The Distinct Features of Contemporary 3. Technology Philippine Art include Its application highlights the creativity of the artist. 1. Communal nature As it reflects the relationships build 4. Performance around the bonds of community It carried out for viewers to and society. experience. 2. Intuitive 5. Space As Filipinos are immersed in their Intricate use of space. consciousness of themselves, their community and their culture. Integrative Art It employs the use of different art 3. Holistic elements used together in distinct As individuals, groups of people different expressions. and events are perceived in their It is also a fusion of different art entirety as well as the unitive use disciplines using different styles of art materials and forms. and media in creating art. It can be found in different places 4. Creative process of the country, usually in urban As the artist puts more emphasis areas where artists have ready on now their artwork was made access to different art forms and than on the artwork itself. media. 5. Integrative Contemporary Art Forms from the As it encompasses religious, Philippine Regions moral, spiritual, social, and With modern technology and easy environmental concerns. access to far-flung areas of the country, many artworks have  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION 6. Multi-focal As it considers everything and everyone, the wide perspective of the artwork as well as both artist and viewer.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON 3: CONTEMPORARY ART LUZON FORMS FROM THE REGIONS PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS Philippine contemporary arts can be described into visual arts, literary arts and performing arts. Visual art It is an expression of artistic ideas through images, structures, and tactile work. The Sketch by Victorio Edades Some visual artworks are integrated which means it VISAYAS combines several mediums to create new and unique artwork. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and film are examples of visual arts. 1. Painting Magellan’s Cross by Raul Agas It is the expression of ideas and emotions, with the creation of MINDANAO certain aesthetic qualities, in a two- dimensional visual language. The elements of this language– its shapes, lines, colors, tones, and textures – are used in various ways to produce sensations of volume, space, movement, and light on a flat surface. The first paintings here in the Philippines are commissioned Salaam (Peace) by Rameer Tawasil works during Spanish colonization. Here are some paintings from 2. Sculpture Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The sculpture is an art form in which hard or plastic materials are worked into three-dimensional art objects. Filipino sculptors came to be known in the middle of the 19th century. These are some of the sculptures in the Philippines:  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LUZON the neoclassical style in building structures. However, after World War II, real estate development started to take place (Sandagan & Sayseng, 2016). LUZON The Bonifacio Monument By Guillermo Tolentino VISAYAS Cultural Center of the Philippines By Leandro Locsin VISAYAS Sandugo (Blood Compact) By Napoleon Abueva MINDANAO Saint Andrew the Apostle Church By Leandro Locsin MINDANAO Six Ladies in Durian By Kublai Millan 3. Architecture Architecture is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings. Pearl Farm Beach Resort By Francisco In relation to that, Philippine Manosa architecture was characterized as simple, rational, and functional. 4. Film In the 20th century, the young Film is a form of visual art used to Filipino who studied in American imitate experiences that colleges and institutes introduced communicate ideas, stories, or  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION feelings with the use of moving images. MINDANAO It is also called a movie or motion picture. Moreover, the art form that is the result of the film is called cinema The film industry in the Philippines started in 1897. In the contemporary period, martyr wife, superhero, action, melodramas, and comedies are some of the usual subjects and themes in the Philippine films. LUZON Mindanao By Brillante Mendoza Literary arts An expression of ideas through writing. Literary arts can be categorized as poetry, prose, and drama. In the Philippines, literary arts are greatly encountered in literature. Literature Literature is a term used to Himala By Ishmael Bernal describe written and sometimes spoken material. VISAYAS Derived from the Latin word literature meaning "writing formed with letters," It refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and in some instances, journalism, and song. Luzon A Blade of Fern by Edith Ocampo I Saw the Fall of the Philippines by Carlos P. Romulo Visayas Panhayhay hin Bungtohanon by Muro-Ami By Marilou Diaz-Abaya Francisco Alvarado An Higugma by Iluminado Lucente  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Mindanao Dead Stars by H.O. Santos Indarapatra at Sulayman by Bartolome Del Valle Performing Arts Doing certain actions and movements in front of an audience that go along with sound in space and time. 1. Music and Theater Music is a collection of coordinated sound or sounds. According to Ramon P. Santos in his article entitles Contemporary Music, Contemporary music in the Philippines usually refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from twentieth- century art music in the West, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry. Filipino music has a rich and unique tradition, present throughout ancestors' lives from birth to death. Different regions of the country offer diverse musical styles. 2. Theatre It is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music, or dance.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Moro Moro 3. Dance It is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself. Dances in the Philippines vary from Region to Region and below are some dances of the different regions.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON 4: NATIONAL ARTISTS OF The Order of National Artists aims to THE PHILIPPINES recognize: National Artist 1. The Filipino artists who have made A Filipino who has made a significant contributions to the significant contribution to the cultural heritage of the country. development of Philippine arts in the fields of Music, Dance, 2. The Filipino artistic Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, accomplishment at its highest level Film, and Adventure. and to promote creative expression as significant to the National Artist Award development of a national cultural Highest national recognition for the identity. arts Also known as the Gawad 3. The Filipino artists who have Pambansang Alagad ng Sining dedicated their lives to their works to forge new paths and directions The Order of National Artist for future generations of Filipino The Order of the National Artists artists. Award (Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is National Artists can be recognized: the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who 1. Literature have made significant - Poetry, fiction, essay, playwriting, contributions to the development of journalism and/or literary criticism. Philippine arts. Admitted by the National 2. Film and Broadcasting / Commission for Culture and the Broadcast Arts Arts (NCCA) and Cultural Center - Direction, writing, production of the Philippines (CCP) design, cinematography, editing, Conferred by President of the camera work, and/or performance. Philippines upon recommendation by both institution 3. Architecture, Design and Allied Arts INTERESTING FACTS - Architecture design, interior The said achievements are measured in design, industrial arts design, terms of: landscape architecture and fashion Vision design. Unusual insight Creativity and imagination 4. Music Technical proficiency of the - Singing, composition, direction, highest order in expressing Filipino and/or performance. Culture and traditions, history, way of life, and aspirations 5. Dance The first award was given to - Choreography, direction and/or Fernando Amorsolo performance  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION 6. Theater The true, the good and the - direction, performance and/or beautiful ). production design The Grand Collar is made from silver gilt bronze. 7. Visual Arts - painting, sculpture, printmaking, National Artist of the Philippines photography, installation art, mixed media works, illustration, graphic 1. Architecture and Allied Arts arts, performance art and/or 1973 Juan Nakpil imaging 1976 Pablo Antonio 1990 Leandro V. Locsin Qualifications for the National Artist 2006 Ramon Valera (Fashion Award Design). 2014 Jose Maria Zaragoza 1. Living artists who are natural-born 2006 Ildefonso P. Santos Filipino citizens. 2. Dance 2. The content and form of their work 1973 Francisca Reyes Aquino have procured in building a Filipino 1976 Leonor Orosa-Goquingco sense of nationhood. 1988 Lucrecia Reyes Urtula 2006 Ramon Obusan 3. An artist who has developed a mode of creative expression or 3. Film style and living a legend on 1976 Lamberto Avellana succeeding generations of artists. 1982 Gerardo de Leon 1997 Lino Brocka 4. An artist who manifests excellence 2001 Ishmael Bernal in the practice of their art form. 2003 Eddie S. Romero 2006 Fernando Poe Jr. 5. The artwork made has attained 2009 Manuel Conde international and national recognition. 4. Literature 1973 Amado V. Hernandez Insignia of the Order of the National 1973 Jose Garcia Villa Artists 1976 Nick Joaquin It is formed from a Grand Collar 1982 Carlos P. Romulo featuring circular links depicting 1990 Francisco Arcellana the arts and an eight-pointed 1997 N.V. M Gonzales sunburst suspended from a 1997 Carlos Quirino sampaguita wreath in green and 1999 Edith L. Tiempo white enamel. 2001 F. Sionil Jose The center of the badge is divided 2003 Virgilio S. Almario into three equal portions, in red, 2006 Bienvenido Lumbera white and blue representing the 2009 Lazaro Francisco Philippine Flag with three 2014 Cirilo F. Bautista stylized letter K’s that stands for the CCP’s motto “ Katotohanan, 5. Music Kabutihan at Kagandahan “ ( 1973 Antonio J. Molina  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION 1976 Jovita Fuentes 1988 Antonio R. Buenaventura WRAP IT UP: 1989 Lucrecia R. Kasilag A National Artist is a Filipino citizen 1991 Lucio D. San Pedro who has been given the rank and 1997 Felipe Padilla de Leon the title of National Artist for the 1997 Jose Maceda recognition of his/her remarkable 1997 Levi Celerio contribution to the development of 1999 Ernani Joson Cuenco Philippine arts and letters. 1999 Andrea O. Veneracion Those who have been proclaimed 2014 Francisco Feliciano as National Artists are given a 2014 Ramon Santos Grand Collar that embodies their status. 6. Theater The Order of National Artist is also 1987 Honorata " Atang" de la known as (Orden ng Gawad Rama Pambansang Alagad ng Sining. 1997 Levi Celerio The Order of the National Artist 1997 Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Award was established by virtue of 1997 Rolando S. Tinio Presidential Proclamation No.1001 1999 Daisy Avellana s.1972. 2001 Severino Montano There are seven categories in which the National Artist can be 7. Visual Arts categorized namely; Music, 1972 Fernando C. Amorsolo Theater, Visual Arts, Film and 1973 Carlos " Botong" V. Broadcasting, Literature, Francisco Architecture, Design and Allied 1973 Guillermo E. Tolentino Arts and Design. 1976 Victorio C. Edades The NCCA and CCP together 1976 Napoleon V. Abueva administer the nomination and 1981 Vicente Manansala selection of the chosen artist which 1990 Cesar Legaspi are conferred by the President of 1991 Hernando R. Ocampo the country. 1997 Arturo R. Luz The National Artist award is the 1999 J. Elizalde Navarro country’s highest honor delineated 2001 Ang Kiukok to an artist who according to the 2003 Jose T. Joya NCCA, “ embodies the nation’s 2006 Abdulmari Asia Imao highest ideals in the humanities 2006 Bencab and aesthetic expression through 2009 Federico Aguillar Alcuaz the significant achievements of 2014 Francisco Coching individual citizens”  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION ARCHITECTURE 3. JUAN F. NAKPIL 1. PABLO S. ANTONIO National Artist for Architecture, 1973 (May National Artist for Architecture 26, 1899– May 7, 1986) (1976) (Jan 25, 1902– June 14, 1975) An architect, teacher, and civic His basic design is grounded on leader is a pioneer and innovator simplicity, no clutter. The lines are in Philippine architecture. Nakpil’s clean and smooth, and where greatest contribution is his belief there are curves, these are made that there is such a thing as integral to the structure. Philippine Architecture, espousing WORKS: Far Eastern University architecture reflective of Philippine Administration and Science buildings; traditions and culture. Manila Polo Club; Ideal Theater; Lyric Geronimo de los Reyes Theater; Galaxy, Theater; Capitan Luis Building, Magsaysay Building, Gonzaga Building;Boulevard-Alhambra Rizal Theater, Capitol Theater, (now Bel-Air)apartments; Ramon Roces Captain Pepe Building, Manila Publications Building (now Guzman Jockey Club, Rufino Building, Institute of Electronics) Philippine Village Hotel, University of the Philippines 2. LEANDRO V. LOCSIN Administration and University National Artist for Architecture, 1990 Library, and the reconstructed (August 15, 1928– November 15, 1994) Rizal house in Calamba, He reshaped the urban landscape with a distinctive architecture 4. ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS, JR. reflective of Philippine Art and National Artist for Architecture, 2006 Culture. He believes that the true (September 5, 1929– January 29, 2014) Philippine Architecture is “the distinguished himself by pioneering product of two great streams of the practice of landscape culture, the oriental and the architecture–an allied field of occidental… to produce a new architecture–in the Philippines and object of profound harmony.” It is then producing four decades of this synthesis that underlies all his exemplary and engaging work that works, with his achievements in has included hundreds of parks, concrete reflecting his mastery of plazas, gardens, and a wide range space and scale. of outdoor settings that have Locsin’s largest single work is the enhanced contemporary Filipino Istana Nurul Iman, the palace of life. the Sultan of Brunei, which has a He grew up in Malabon, made his floor area of 2.2 million square first mark with the Makati feet. The CCP Complex itself is a Commercial Center where he virtual Locsin Complex with all introduced a new concept of five buildings designed by him — outdoor shopping with landscaped the Cultural Center of the walks, fountains and sculptures as Philippines, Folk Arts Theater, accents. Philippine International Santos, Jr.’s contribution to Convention Center, Philcite and modern Filipino landscape The Westin Hotel (now Sofitel architecture was the seminal public Philippine Plaza). landscape in Paco Park. Santos,  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Jr.’s most recent projects were the Amanpulo Resort, Palawan Tagaytay Highland Resort, the Pearl Farm Resort, Samal Island, Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Davao, completed 1994 Club in Lipa, Batangas, and the La Mesa Watershed Resort and Orchard Golf and Country Club Ecological Park, La Mesa Dam, in Imus, Cavite. Quezon City 5. FRANCISCO T. MANOSA CINEMA National Artist for Architecture and Allied 1. LAMBERTO V. AVELLANA Arts (2018) Birthday: 12 February 1931 National Artist for Theater and Film (1976) For all his more than 60 years of (February 12, 1915– April 25, 1991) architecture life, Arc. Bobby director for theater and film, has Mañosa designed Filipino. From the distinction of being called “The the 1960s in his landmark design Boy Wonder of Philippine of the Sulo Hotel until his Movies” as early as 1939. retirement about 2015, he He was the first to use the courageously and passionately motion picture camera to created original Filipino forms, establish a point-of-view, a move spaces with intricate and refined that revolutionized the techniques details. of film narration. But what is most valuable is that Sakay was declared the best Mañosa was in the heart and soul picture of 1939 by critics and of a Philippine architectural journalists alike and set the tone movement. for Avellana’s career in film that He has developed a legacy of would be capped by such Philippine architecture, which is distinctive achievements as the essential to our Filipino identity Grand Prix at the Asian Film and at the same time, deeply Festival in Hong Kong for Anak appreciated and shared in our Dalita (1956); world today. Best Director of Asia award in San Miguel Building, Ortigas Tokyo for Badjao, among Center, Pasig City (designed others. Avellana was also the with the Mañosa Brothers) first filmmaker to have his film Chapel of the Risen Lord, Las Kandelerong Pilak shown at the Piñas City Cannes International Film Our Lady of Peace Shrine, Festival. Among the films he EDSA, Quezon City directed for worldwide release World Youth Day Papal Altar, were Sergeant Hasan (1967), Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Destination Vietnam (1969), and 1995 The Evil Within (1970) Metrorail Transit System Stations for LRT 1, circa 1980s 2. LINO BROCKA Quezon Memorial Circle National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Development Plan (1997) (April 3, 1939– May 22, 1991) Lanao Del Norte Provincial Catalino “Lino” Ortiz Brocka, Capitol, Tubod, Lanao del Norte director for film and broadcast Tahanang Pilipino (Coconut arts, espoused the term Palace)CCP Complex, Manila  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION “freedom of expression” in the Urian Awards (1989, 1985, 1983, Philippine Constitution. and 1977); and given the ASEAN Brocka took his social activist spirit Cultural Award in to the screen leaving behind 66 Communication Arts in 1993 films which breathed life and hope for the marginalized sectors of 4. FERNANDO POE,JR. society — slum-dwellers, National Artist for Cinema (2006) (August prostitutes, construction workers, 20, 1939– December 14, 2004) etc. He also directed for theater Ronald Allan K. Poe, popularly with equal zeal and served in known as Fernando Poe, Jr., organizations that offer alternative was a cultural icon of visions, like the Philippine tremendous audience impact Educational Theater Association and cinema artist and (PETA) and the Concerned craftsman–as actor, director, Artists of the Philippines (CAP). writer and producer. At the same time, he garnered Apollo Robles(1961), awards and recognition from Batang Maynila (1962) institutions like the CCP, FAMAS, Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967) TOYM, and Cannes Film Festival. Batang Matador and Batang “Santiago” (1970), “Wanted: Estibador (1969) Perfect Mother” (1970), “Tubog Ako ang Katarungan (1974) sa Ginto” (1971), “Stardoom” Tatak ng Alipin(1975) (1971), “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Totoy Bato (1977) Kulang” (1974), “Maynila: Sa Asedillo (1981), Kuko ng Liwanag” (1975), Partida (1985) “Insiang” (1976), “Jaguar” Ang Probisyano (1996) (1979), “Bona” (1980), “Macho Ang Alamat (1972) Dancer” (1989), “Orapronobis” Ang Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975) (1989), “Makiusap Ka sa Diyos” Panday series (1980, 1981, 1982, (1991). 1984) Ang Kampana sa Santa 3. ISHMAEL BERNAL Quiteria(1971) National Artist for Cinema (2001) Santo Domingo (1972) (September 30, 1938– June 2, 1996) Alupihang Dagat (1975) filmmaker of the first order and one of the very few who can be truly 5. KIDLAT TAHIMIK called a maestro. National Artist for Film (2018) Birthday: 3 “the genius of Philippine October 1942 cinema.” continually invented himself through “Pahiram ng Isang Umaga” his cinema, and so his cinema is as (1989), “Broken Marriage” singular as the man. (1983), “Himala” (1982), “City His debut film, Mababangong After Dark” (1980), and “Nunal Bangungot (1977), was praised sa Tubig” (1976). He was by critics and filmmakers from recognized as the Director of the Europe, North America, Asia, and Decade of the 1970s by the Africa and is still considered by Catholic Mass Media Awards; many as a pioneering postcolonial four-time Best Director by the essay film. Tahimik’s intense  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION independence as an artist and at the same time, the film itself called for Filipinos to actively live out their 2. HERNANDO R.OCAMPO independence and not allow their National Artist for Visual Arts (1991) (April culture to be imperialized by the 28, 1911– December 28, 1978) west. Kidlat’s “imperfect” film is an self-taught painter and was a exemplar of what is worldwide leading member of the pre-war known as “Third Cinema,” a Thirteen Moderns, the group that cinema that is critical of charted the course of modern art in neocolonial exploitation and state the Philippines. oppression. provided an understanding and Balikbayan #1: Memories of awareness of the harsh social Overdevelopment Redux (2015) realities in the country immediately Japanese Summers of a Filipino after the Second World War and Fundoshi (1996) contributed significantly to the rise Why IsYellow the Middle of the of the nationalist spirit in the post- Rainbow? (1983-1994) war era. Orbit 50: Letters to My 3 Sons Genesis served as the basis of the (1990-1992) curtain design of the Cultural Turumba (1983) Center of the Philippines Main Who Invented the Yoyo? Who Theater. Invented the Moon Buggy? Ina ng Balon, Calvary, Slum (1979) Dwellers, Nude with Candle and Mababangong Flower, Man and Carabao, Bangungot/Perfumed Nightmare Angel’s Kiss, Palayok at Kalan, (1977) Ancestors, Isda at Mangga, The Resurrection, Fifty-three “Q”, VISUAL ARTS Backdrop, Fiesta 1. FERNANDO AMORSOLO National Artist for Visual Arts (May 30, 3. ABDULMARI ASIA IMAO 1892– April 24, 1972) National Artist for Visual Arts (2006) first National Artist awardee. He (January 14, 1936– December 16, 2014) was titled “Grand Old Man of Sculptor, painter, photographer, Philippine Art” ceramist, documentary filmmaker, Maiden in a Stream (1921)-GSIS cultural researcher, writer, and collection articulator of Philippine Muslim art. El Ciego (1928)-Central Bank of Popularized indigenous ukkil, the Philippines collection sarimanok, and naga motifs. Dalagang Bukid (1936)– Club Works include Industry Brass Filipino collection Mural, Philippine National Bank, The Mestiza (1943)– National and Relief on Filmmaking, Sulu Museum of the Philippines Warriors statues, 6 ft., located in collection Sulu Provincial Capitol. Planting Rice (1946)-UCPB collection 4. GUILLERMO TOLENTINO Sunday Morning Going to Town National Artist for Sculpture (1973) (July (1958)-Ayala Museum Collection 24, 1890– July 12, 1976)  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Product of the Revival period in Komiks, 1949-1983 Islaw Philippine art. Palitaw, 1946-194 Created the UP Oblation, a symbol of freedom. LITERATURE Completed the Bonifacio 1. FRANCISCO ARCELLANA Monument in Caloocan in 1933. National Artist for Literature (1990) Created bronze figures of (September 6, 1916– August 1, 2002) President Quezon at Quezon The writer, poet, essayist, critic, Memorial. journalist, and teacher. He is a key Designed life-size busts of Jose progenitor of modern Filipino short Rizal and Ramon Magsaysay. stories in English, pioneering the Granolithic of heroic statues development of lyrical prose-poetic representing various fields at UP. form. Designed gold and bronze Selected Stories (1962), Poetry medals for the Ramon and Politics: The State of Magsaysay Award. Original Writing in English in the Sculpted the seal of the Philippines Today (1977), The Republic of the Philippines. Francisco Arcellana Sampler night glows, grand finale, cities (1990) of the past, and imaginary landscapes. 2. EDITH L. TIEMPO National Artist for Literature (1999) (April 5. LAURO “Larry” ALCALA 22, 1919– August 21, 2011) National Artist for Visual Arts (2018) (18 Known for her fusion of style, August 1926-24 June 2002) substance, craftsmanship, and Alcala's 56-year cartooning career insight. featured over 500 characters and Poems: Intricate verbal 20 comic strips, including his iconic transfigurations of significant work, Slice of Life. His work experiences. provided a sense of self for Fiction: Morally profound, Filipinos in a chaotic, raucous descriptive yet unburdened by environment. detailing. Slice of Life Weekend 1980-1986 Influential tradition in Philippine Asiong Aksaya, Daily Express, English literature. Tagalog Klasiks, 1976-1984 Founded and directed Silliman Smolbatteribols, Darna Komiks, National Writers Workshop, 1972-1984 Siopawman, Daily producing some of the country's Express, 1972-1983, 2002 best writers. Kalabogesyons, Pilipino “The Little Marmoset” and Komiks, 1966-1972 “Bonsai”. Congressman Kalog, Aliwan Komiks, 1966-1972 Baryo 3. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA Pogspak, Holiday Komiks, 1966- National Artist for Literature (2006) 1972 Loverboy, Redondo a poet, librettist, and scholar, Komiks, 1964-1969 Mang Ambo, introduced Bagay poetry to Weekly Graphic, 1963-1965 Tagalog literature, revolutionizing Kalabog en Bosyo, Pilipino the vernacular poetic tradition.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa while ushering in modernism. His (poems in Filipino and English), literary career spanned fifty-three 1993; Balaybay, Mga Tulang years, extending the scope and Lunot at Manibalang, 2002; Sa style of Hiligaynon literature and Sariling Bayan, Apat na Dulang enriching its dramatis personae. May Musika, 2004; “Agunyas sa Shri-Bishaya (1969) Malala nga Hacienda Luisita,” Pakikiramay, Gutom (Malignant Hunger,1965) 2004. Babae Batuk sa Kalibutan a librettist for the Tales of the (Woman Against the Manuvu and Rama Hari World,1959) Ang Gugma sang major books include the following: Gugma Bayaran (Love with Love Tagalog Poetry, 1570-1898: Be Paid, 1955) Si Tamblot (1948) Tradition and Influences in its Margo sa tubig (1946) Development; Philippine Literature: A History and FASHION DESIGN Anthology, Revaluation: Essays 1. RAMON VALERA on Philippine Literature, Writing National Artist for Fashion Design (2006) the Nation/Pag-akda ng Bansa (August 31, 1912– May 25, 1972) Ramon Valera: Abra's Legacy 4. VIRGILIO S. ALMARIO Valera, a Filipino artist, is credited National Artist for 2003 with the excellence of his works Filipino Poet and his commitment to his Reinvented traditional Filipino profession. poetic forms. Championed He is credited with creating the modernist poetics. Philippine terno, a visual icon for Published 12 books in 34 years, the country. including Makinasyon and Valera created a single piece of Peregrinasyon. clothing from a four-piece Trilogy Doktrinang Anakpawis, ensemble in the early 40s, Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo and combining elements of the baro’t Muli, Sa Kandungan ng Lupa. saya into a single dress. Poetic voice ranged from lyrical to He introduced the use of zippers, a epic, dramatic to incantatory. radical change for the elite. Examined self and society in his Valera dropped the panuelo, a works. symbol of modesty, from the ensemble. 5. RAMON L.MUZONES Valera designed the butterfly National Artist for Literature (2018) (20 sleeves, providing a solid, hidden March 1913-17 August 1992) support, which became the terno's Ramon Muzones was a prominent defining feature. Hiligaynon poet, essayist, short story writer, critic, grammarian, THEATRE DESIGN editor, lexicographer, and novelist 1. SALVADOR F. BERNAL who authored 61 completed National Artist for Theater Design (2003) novels. He is considered the (January 7, 1945– October 26, 2011) longest reigning among "the three Pioneer of Contemporary Filipino kings of the Hiligaynon novel" and Theater Design brought about radical changes  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Designed over 300 original National Artist for Dance (1973) (March 9, productions. 1899– November 21, 1983) Utilized local materials like Folk-Dance Pioneer, conducted bamboo, raw abaca, hemp twine, research on local folk dances in rattan chain links, and gauze the 1920s, resulting in a 1926 cacha. thesis on Philippine Folk Dances Shared his skills with younger and Games. designers through classes at the Philippine National Dances University of the Philippines and (1946); Gymnastics for Girls Ateneo de Manila University. (1947); Fundamental Dance Organized programs for the CCP Steps and Music (1948); Foreign Production Design Center. Folk Dances (1949); Dances for all Occasion (1950); Playground HISTORICAL LITERATURE Demonstration (1951); and 1. CARLOS QUIRINO Philippine Folk Dances, National Artist for Historical Literature Volumes I to VI (1997) (January 14, 1910– May 20, 1999) Early Biographer and Pioneer in 2. RAMON OBUSAN Philippine History National Artist for Dance (2006) (June 16, Authored one of the earliest 1938– December 21, 2006) biographies of Jose Rizal, The A Pioneer in Philippine Dance and Great Malayan. Culture Covers a wide range of Philippine Achieved significant success in history and culture, including Philippine dance and cultural work. Bonifacio's trial, Aguinaldo's Acknowledged as a researcher, biography, Philippine cartography, archivist, and documentary culinary arts, cash crops, tycoons, filmmaker. and president's lives. Utilized the art of dance to Received the first historical influence cultural and diplomatic literature category in the National exchanges. Artist Awards in 1997. Full-length productions include Became the first Filipino "Vamos a Belen!", "Philippine correspondent for the United Press Dances Tradition," "Noon Po sa Institute. Amin," "Obra Maestra," Maps and Views of Old Manila "Unpublished Dances of the Quezon, Man of Destiny, Philippines," "Water, Fire and Magsaysay of the Philippines, Life," "Glimpses of ASEAN," and Lives of the Philippine "Saplot (Ramon Obusan Presidents, Philippine Folkloric Group): Philippines Cartography, The History of Costumes in Dance." Philippine Sugar Industry, Filipino Heritage: The Making of 3. ALICE REYES a Nation, Filipinos at War: The National Artist for Dance (2014) Fight for Freedom from Mactan Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher, to EDSA. and Director in the Philippines Significant in the development and DANCE promotion of contemporary dance. 1. FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Her legacy is evident in dance Projected a new example of ethnic companies, teachers, dance culture beyond choreographers, and Filipino preservation. modern dance repertoire. Choreographed suites of Contributed to the development of mountain, Spanish-influenced, a unique Filipino modern dance Muslim, regional, and countryside idiom. dances for Bayanihan Philippine Utilized inherently Filipino Dance Company. materials and subject matters. Dances have earned critical Created a contemporary dance acclaim and rave reviews language uniquely Filipino. worldwide. Amada (1969), At a Maranaw Staged acclaimed dances like Gathering (1970), Itim-Asu Singkil, Vinta, Tagabili, (1971), Tales of the Manuvu Pagdiwata, Salidsid, Idaw, (1977), Rama Hari (1980), and Banga, and Aires de Verbena. Bayanihan Remembered (1987). MUSIC 4. LEONOR OROSA GOQUINGCO 1. ANTONINO BUENAVENTURA National Artist for Dance (July 24, 1917– National Artist for Music (1988) (May 4, July 15, 2005) 1904– January 25, 1996) Pioneer Filipino Choreographer In 1935, he collaborated with Dubbed "Trailblazer" and Francisca Reyes-Aquino on folk "Mother of Philippine Theater songs and dances research. Dance." Composed songs, compositions, Created original, first-of-a-kind and symphonic and orchestral choreographies over 50 years. works based on Philippine ethnic Works include "TREND: Return to folk songs. Native," "In a Javanese Garden," Restored the Philippine Army "Sports," "VINTA!", "In a Band's prestige as a world-class Concentration Camp," "The military band. Magic Garden," "The Clowns," Composed numerous marches, "Firebird," "Noli Dance Suite," including the "Triumphal "The Flagellant," "The Creation." March," "Echoes of the Past," Her most ambitious work is "History Fantasy," and "Ode to "Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Freedom." Legend and Lore," mirroring Composed numerous orchestral Philippine culture from pagan to music compositions, including modern times. Concert Overture, Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, Philippines 5. LUCRECIA REYES-URTULA Triumphant, Mindanao Sketches, National Artist for Dance (1988) (June 29, and Symphony in C Major. 1929– August 4, 1999) Choreographer, Dance Educator, 2. JOSE MACEDA and Researcher: National Artist for Music (1997) (January Over four decades of research and 31, 1917– May 5, 2004) study on Philippine folk and ethnic Pioneer in Filipino Music dances. Composer, musicologist, teacher, and performer.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Deeply explored Filipino Created outstanding works that musicality. resonate with Filipino musicality. Committed to understanding and Played with the Filipino Youth popularizing Filipino traditional Symphony Orchestra, Manila music. Symphony Orchestra, and Manila Published papers educating Chamber Soloists. scholars about Philippine Completed a music degree in traditional and ethnic music. piano and cello from the University Experimented with Filipino musical of Santo Tomas. expression, freeing it from Taught music for decades until his Eurocentric norms. death in 1988. Ugmaugma (1963), Pagsamba Composed songs and ballads (1968), and Udlot-udlot (1975). like "Nahan, Kahit na Magtiis," Agungan, Kubing, Pagsamba, "Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Ugnayan, Ading, Aroding, na Lupa," "Pilipinas," "Inang Siasid, and Suling-suling. Bayan," "Isang Dalangin," "Kalesa," "Bato sa Buhangin," 3. LUCRECIA R. KASILAG and "Gaano Kita Kamahal." National Artist for Music August 31, 1918– August, 2008 5. RYAN CAYABYAB "Tita King": A Cultural National Artist for Music (2018) Birthday: 4 entrepreneur and educator in the May 1954 Philippines Mr. C: Prominent Composer, Sharpened Filipino audience's Arranger, and Musical Director in appreciation of music. Philippine Music Industry Incorporated indigenous Filipino Composed, arranged, and directed instruments in orchestral since 1970s. productions. Diverse musical style includes Created award-winning works like conservatory and art compositions, "Toccata for Percussions and mainstream popular idioms, and Winds, Divertissement and live multimedia shows. Concertante." Notable works include Rama-Hari, Worked as music director for Katy! The Musical, Smokey Bayanihan Philippine Dance Mountain, One Christmas, Noli Company. Me Tangere, Spoliarium, Ignacio Composed orchestral and Of Loyola, Larawan: The chamber music. Musical, Da Coconut Nut, Kay Included Love Songs, Legend of Ganda Ng Ating Musika, Nais the Sarimanok, Ang Pamana, Ko, Paraiso, Kahit Ika’y Philippine Scenes, Her Son, Panaginip Lang, Kailan, and Jose, Sisa. Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka. 4. ERNANI J. CUENCO THEATRE National Artist for Music (1999) (May 10, 1. DAISY H. AVELLANA 1936– June 11, 1988) National Artist for Theater (1999) (January A Pioneer in Filipino Music 26, 1917– May 12, 2013) Composed, film scorer, musical Actor, Director, and Writer director, and music teacher.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Born in Roxas City, Capiz on Founder and artistic director of UP January 26, 1917. Mobile Theater, pioneering theater Elevated legitimate theater and campus tour. dramatic arts through staging and Delivered over 2,500 performing in 15 productions. performances in 19 years. Encouraged professionalization of Introduced theater to the Filipino theater through the countryside, allowing students and establishment of performing audiences to experience basic groups. staging and acting. Co-founded Barangay Theatre Plays include Half an Hour in a Guild in 1939, popularizing theatre Convent, Wanted: A Chaperon, and dramatic arts through radio Forever, Condemned, Perhaps, and television. In Unity, Deep in My Heart, Three Rats, Our Strange Ways, 2. ROLANDO S.TINIO The Forsaken House, and National Artist for Theater and Literature Frustrations. (1997) (March 5, 1937– July 7, 1997) A Pioneer in Philippine Arts 4. HONORATA “ATANG” Playwright, thespian, poet, DELARAMA teacher, critic, and translator. National Artist for Theater and Music Known for his original script (1987) 16 (January 11, 1902– July 11, insights, resulting in visually 1991) impactful and intellectually Queen of Kundiman cognizant productions. Honored as Queen of Kundiman in Staged productions for Ateneo 1979, at 74 years old. Experimental Theater and Teatro First actress in a locally produced Pilipino, reviving traditional Filipino Filipino film at age seven. drama and introducing Started acting in Spanish contemporary Western drama. zarzuelas at age seven. His work earned theater a place Played an orphan role in Pangarap among the arts in the Philippines in ni Rosa, a rewarding role. the 1960s. Believes Sarsuela and kundiman His poetry collections include express Filipino soul best. works on film scripts, komedya Performs kundiman and other Orosman at Zafira, and Larawan, Filipino songs for various ethnic the musical. groups in Mindanao. 3. WILFRIDO MA. GUERRERO National Artist for Theater (1997) (January 22, 1910– April 28, 1995) A Pioneer in Philippine Theater 35 years of teaching and artistic career. Produced luminaries like Behn Cervantes, Celia Diaz-Laurel, Joy Virata, and Joonee Gamboa. Served as UP Dramatic Club director for 16 years.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION syncretized whatever external elements that have influenced it. The Contemporary in Traditional Art: Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan ( 2. Must have engaged in a folk-art GAMABA) tradition that has been in existence The word GAMABA stands for and documented for at least fifty GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG (50) years. BAYAN (National Living Treasures). 3. Must have consistently performed It is an award given to recognize or produced over a significant the outstanding work of the artists period, works of superior and in the Philippines. distinctive quality. The given award was established in 1992 through Republic Act No. 4. He/she/group must possess a 7355 until 2012 mastery of tools and materials There are 16 finest folk artists who needed by the art and must have received this distinction for their an established reputation in the art dedication in creating the craft, as master and maker of works of using skills, and indigenous extraordinary technical quality. methods and materials. 5. Must have passed on and/or will Who Are the GAMABA awardees? What pass on to other members of the are their qualifications? community their skills in the folk art for which the community is 1. The GAMABA awardees are the traditionally known. people who have adopted a program that will ensure the GAMABA Awardees transfer of their skills to others. Uwang Ahadas, musician Magdalena Gamayo, textile 2. Undertake measures to promote a weaver genuine appreciation of traditional Eduardo Mutuc, metalsmith, craft and art and instill pride and artist among our people about the skill of Lang Dulay, T’nalak weaver the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Samaon Sulaiman, musician (GAMABA). Haja Amina Appi, Pandan mat weaver To become a GAMABA awardees is Federico Caballero, chanter and same as joining a contest there are educator mechanics and guidelines to follow Ginaw Bilog, poet Salinta Monon, textile weaver 1. Must be an inhabitant of an Darhata Sawabi, textile weaver indigenous/traditional cultural Teofilo Garcia, gourd hatmaker community anywhere in the Alonzo Saclag, traditional Philippines that has preserved dancer and musician indigenous customs, beliefs, rituals Masino Intaray, chanter and and traditions and/or has musician  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Works of art local to the network will in general reduce in quality. Expelled from their unique setting, Factors Affecting the Traditional the works are changed into mass Artist’s Production Process delivered ornaments so as to satisfy the needs of the traveler 1. Christianization exchange. The impact of Christianity and the Neon hues and structures woven discussion of the locals to a from engineered strands have remote religion have made been made accessible as of late to individuals from the network reject make projects of level headed their indigenous ceremonies and material plans for business customs. purposes. More regrettable, individuals are persuaded that the latter are crude 5. Militarization and thus their training has no spot The weakness and pressures in contemporary culture. Now and realized by hostile areas capture again the individuals' capacity to make workmanship. 2. Notwithstanding It keeps individuals from having the network figures out how to public social events, were trades syncretize their indigenous ways and passing information can with customs of Christianity. happen. 3. Mining and framework venture GAMABA Mining and system adventures Republic Act No. 7355 known as expel individuals from their homes Manlilikha ng Bayan Act was and seriously harm the earth. established in 1992 to give Denied the abundance of the land, recognition to traditional art indigenous gatherings are uniquely Filipino who preserves provoked to look for short– term and promotes its traditional folk work from these businesses to get arts that contribute to the national by in a cash economy. heritage. 4. Tourism National Commission for plays a big role in one's nation. Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is This is to promote the culture, the highest policy and coordinating environment, and the life of a body for culture and arts of the nation to others. state. Along these lines, land regions are changed over into locales for The Philippines through the effort of traveler utilization. NCCA introduced the sixteen (16) Gawad Environmental spaces become sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or GAMABA increasingly vulnerable to harm Awardees namely: with the consolidated powers of catastrophic events and visitor Ginaw Bilog 1993 Surat Mangyan convenience. and Ambahan  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Poetry CONTRIBUTION: Surat Mangyan and Ambahan Masino 1993 Epic Chanter and poetry Intaray Storyteller Preserve the Hanunuo Mangyan script and Ambahan (poem consisting of Samaon 1993 Playing Kudyapi seven-syllable lines) and promote it on Sulaiman every occasion so that the art will not be lost but preserved for posterity. Lang Dulay 1998 T’nalak Weaving REGION: Panaytayan, Mansalay, Salinta 1998 Inabal Weaving Oriental Mindoro, Region IV-B Monon MIMAROPA Uwang 2000 Playing Yakan Ahadas Instruments 2. Masino Intaray Federico 2000 Chanting the CONTRIBUTION: Caballero Sugidanon Epic Chanter and Storyteller Epic of the Panay An outstanding master of the basal Bukidnon (gong music), kulilal (highly lyrical poem) and bagit (instrumental music Alonzo 2000 Playing Kalinga played on the kusyapi), also played the Saclag Musical aroding (mouth harp) and babarak (ring Instruments flute) and above all, he was a prolific and preeminent epic chanter and Hajja 2004 Mat Weaving storyteller Amina Appi REGION: Pala’wan, Palawan Island, Region IV-B MIMAROPA Eduardo 2004 Metal Plating Mutuc 3. Samaon Sulaiman Darhata 2004 Pis syabit CONTRIBUTION: Sawabi Weaving Playing Kudyapi He achieved the highest level of Magdalena 2012 Abel Weaving excellence in the art of kutiyapi or Gamayo kudyapi (two-stringed lute) playing and also proficient in kulintang, agong Teofilo 2012 Kattukong or (suspended bossed gong with wide rim), Garcia Tabúngaw gandingan (bossed gong with narrow Hat Making rim), palendag (lip-valley flute), and tambul. Ambalang 2016 Yakan Weaving Ausulin REGION: Mamasapano, Maguidanao, Western Midanao Bangsamoro Estelita 2016 B’laan Mat Autonomous Region in Muslim Bantilan Weaving Mindanao (BARMM) Yabing 2016 B’laan Ikat or Tie- Masalon dye 4. Lang Dulay Dulo Fabric Weaving CONTRIBUTION: T’nalak Weaving 1. Ginaw Bilog She is credited with preserving her people’s traditional T’nalak using abaca  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION fibers as fine as hair which traditionally though related to Kiniray-a, is no has three primary colors, red, black, and longer spoken. the original colors of abaca leave recreated by her nimble hands-the REGION: Sulod-Bukidnon/ Calinog, crocodiles, butterflies, and flowers. Iloilo, Panay Island, Region VI Western Visayas REGION: T’boli/Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Mindanao, Region XII SOCCSKSARGEN 8. Alonzo Saclag CONTRIBUTION: 5. Salinta Monon Playing Kalinga Musical Instruments His lifestyle work is to paint CONTRIBUTION: a portrait of his people to record a Inabal Weaving tradition of opposites and dualities, a She was awarded for fully peoples’ character recorded in demonstrating the creative and cadences each aggressive and gentle. expressive aspects of the Bagobo Play Kalinga musical instruments dance abaca ikat (to tie or bond) weaving patterns and moves related to rituals. called inabal (traditional textile of Bagobo) at a time when such art was REGION: Kalinga, Northern Luzon threatened with extinction. Island, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) REGION: Tagabawa Bagobo/ Bansalan, Davao del Sur, Region XI Davao Region 9. Hajja Amina Appi CONTRIBUTION: 6. Uwang Ahadas Mat weaving She was recognized as the master CONTRIBUTION: mat weaver. Her colorful mats with their Playing Yakan Instruments complex geometric patterns showcased He referred to for his ability and her precise sense of design, proportion, mastery in playing different Yakan and symmetry and sensitivity to color. instruments (made of bamboo, wood, and metal) and for imparting his insight REGION: Ungos Matata, Tandubas, to the youngsters of his locale. He Tawi-Tawi, Bangsamoro Autonomous keeps on performing and instruct Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) despite his diminishing visual perception, keeping the Yakan melodic 10. Eduardo Mutuc custom alive and thriving. CONTRIBUTION: REGION: Yakan/ Lamitan, Basilan Metal Plating Island, Bangsamoro Autonomous He is an artist who has devoted his Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) existence to developing religious and secular artwork in silver, 7. Federico Caballero bronze, and wood. His intricately detailed retablos, mirrors, altars, CONTRIBUTION: and carosas are in church Chanting the Sugidanon Epic of buildings and non-public the Panay Bukidnon collections. A range of these works He continuously works for the are quite large, some exceeding documentation of the oral literature, in forty feet, whilst some are very particular the epics, of people. These small and feature very nice and ten epics, rendered in a language that, refined craftsmanship.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION REGION: Apalit, Pampanga, Region III Central Luzon 14. Ambalang Ausalin CONTRIBUTION: 11. Darhata Sawabi Yakan Weaving Apuh Ambalang, is significantly CONTRIBUTION: respected in all of Lamitan. Her ability is Pis syabit Weaving regarded unique: she can bring forth all She remained devoted and persevered designs and actualize all textile with her mission to teach the artwork of categories ordinary to the Yakan pis syabit weaving. Her strokes firm and community, who are known to be among sure, her color sensitivity acute, and her the finest weavers within the Southern dedication to the best of her products Philippines. She can perform the suwah unwavering. bekkat (cross-stitch-like embellishment) and suwah pendan (embroidery-like REGION: Tausug/ Parang, Sulu, embellishment) techniques of the bunga Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in sama category. She has the complex Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) knowledge of the whole weaving process, mindful at the same time as the cultural significance of each textile 12. Magdalena Gamayo design or category. CONTRIBUTION: Mat weaving REGION: Lamitan, Basilan Island, Abel Weaving She has been a master in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in abel weaving from Pinili, Ilocos Norte. Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) She is not only weaving traditional Ilocano textiles but also designs new 15. Estelita Tumandan Bantilan patters. One of her designs employs a difficult weaving technique called pililian CONTRIBUTION: meaning partially. The weave produces B’laan Mat Weaving a one of a kind design that takes after a Since she was a child, she was bright string of flowers thus its name, inubon a and careful in tangle weaving. Her sabong. She did not formally study such perseverance took place because of her traditional art. Instead, she watched supportive husband. The thin strips of closely as her aunt made and imitated the pandanus romblon (Pandanus the patterns. copelandii merr. Bariu) rise matrixed through deft fingers performing an REGION: Pinili, Ilocos Norte Region I individual rhythm, the beat guided by Ilocos Region her eyes. The unwoven strips are held tight at the other end of her body, as toes curl and close around, not only 13. Teofilo Garcia these strips but, as it were, the CONTRIBUTION: abstraction that other people call design. Kattukong or Tabúngaw Hat Making The arc of her torso determines the When he finishes fieldwork as a farmer, dexterity of feet and toes. Hand/eye he focuses on the cultivation and coordination happens inside a frame of development of tabúngaw (Ilokano term milliseconds. for úpo). At the age of fifteen (15) he learned the art of Kattukong or REGION: Upper Lasang, Sapu Masla, tabúngaw hat making and basket Malapatan, Saranggani Region XII weaving from his grandfather. SOCCSKSARGEN REGION: San Quintin, Abra, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) 16. Yabing Masalon Dulo  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION CONTRIBUTION: B’laan Ikat or Tie-dye Fabric Weaving Yabing Masalon Dulo, called as “Fu Yabing”, was only fourteen (14) years old when she started weaving. All her younger years were spent in sharpening her skills and imparting the knowledge to younger generations of B’laan weavers. She follows her mother’s movements back and forth. She colors the fibers, counts the thread, and observes the rhythmic dance of a weaver’s dreams woven into unique soulful pieces. REGION: Amguo, Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato Region XII SOCCSKSARGEN  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON: LIVING WITH THE ARTISTS 2. Exemplary Skills The following are some of the significant contributions of the artists through their Eduardo Mutuc's Artistic Journey arts. Developed from a farmer to a furniture carver. 1. Unique Identity. Known for his religious and secular Traditional arts reflect our diverse arts. heritage and cultural traditions. Awarded 2004 for detailed, lifelike This is evident in all arts created pieces like altars, mirrors, retablos, by the artists who receive the and carosas. GAMABA award. One of these arts is weaving. Uwang Ahadas' Music Skills Though weaving has long been Mastered kwintangan, a traditional part of our traditions, the use of Filipino instrument. different materials and the different Mastered the instrument, made tedious process make each art from logs used to call for abundant unique. grain harvest. Haja Amina Appi's Pandan Weaving in Samaon Sulaiman: Master of Kutyapi, Ungos Matata, Tawi-Tawi Kulinang, Agong, Gandingan, and Demonstrates vibrant colors, Tambul geometric designs, and symmetry Mastered two-stringed lute, in pandan mats. kutyapi. Mats used for prayer or as gifts. Proficient in playing other instruments like kulintang, agong, Magdalena Gamayo's Preservation of and tambul. Luzon Weaving Replicates traditional patterns with 3. Way of Life excellence and consistency. Marked by her ability to replicate Alonzo Saclag's Kalinga Dance Troupe designs. Mastered local musical instruments and ritual dance Lang Dulay's T’nalak Artwork patterns. Fine abaca cloth with traditional Performs during celebrations or designs like bulinglangit, kabangi, communal agreements. crocodiles, and flowers. Gained formal education and Despite working on the same art, created the Kalinga Budong Dance their unique creations reflect their Troupe. community's identity. Iloilo's Epic Chanter Federico As you can see, though these Caballero's Tales artists worked on the same art Iloilo learned about Suguidanon, a (weaving), their artworks in their Central Panay epic. community are still uniquely The epic depicts characters and created showing the identity of settings from the past, suggesting their community (Estrella, 2020). seashore life.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION Chanted by a high-status binukot, The tabungaw plant was used to trained for embroidery and epic help farmers overcome heat during memorization. farming. Caballero upholds local oral Garcia's creative and fine-tuned traditions through his chants. hats were showcased at a festival. His hat, a simple aid to farmers, 4. Enduring Values became a recognized art form. Mangyan Script: A Reflection of Salinta Monon: Textile Weaver from Filipino Values Davao Del Sur Mangyan script, one of four Isolated from family for months. remaining syllabic scripts, Dreamed of teaching new preserved by Ginaw Bilog. weavers. Popular for writing ambahan, metaphoric poems on bamboo GAMABA Awardees' Artworks: Living tubes. Treasures Poems express affection to family Express ideas or feelings. and friends. Carry significant contributions. Imbibed through generations. Filipino Art: Values and Process Inspired contemporary arts. Reflects values in art product and creation process. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED Textile weaving showcases artists' 1. The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan dedication to color, harmony, and (GAMABA) means that these artists have shape. contributed significant art forms that are Spirituality is evident in Filipino timeless amidst our fast-paced artists, using subjects related to environment and multifaceted culture. faith. Examples include textile designs 2. Contemporary arts reflect our unique by Darhata Sawabi and carvings identity since they show the diverse by Eduardo Mutuc. heritage and cultural traditions. This is evident in art works of Haja Amina Appi, There are countless values that Magdalena Gamayo and Lang Dulay who are reflected on the artists’ work made unique weaving patterns. but one thing that is evident to their works is their unselfish desire to 3. The artwork of shows the exemplary share their knowledge and skills to skills of the artists like Eduardo Mutuc, the next generations to enjoy and Uwang Ahadas and Samaon Sulaiman to see as part of their beings as who mastered their skills an arts. Filipinos. 4. Art forms show the ways of life of the 5. Vision Filipinos: the communal agreements in Kalinga as shown by the musical Teofilo Garcia's Gourd Hats and instruments and dance patterns as Traditional Art mastered by Alonzo Saclag and the ways Teofilo Garcia, a farmer from San of life of the people in Panay and the Quintin, Abra, uses gourd casques status of women through Suguidanon by as protective hats. Federico Caballero.  CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION 5. Values are usually reflected in literary arts themselves and the processes that artists have to go through to produce such arts. 6. The traditional art shows the artist’s vision for it inspires us to make the existing art as an inspiration to enhance the art or create our own artwork as evident in the works of Teofilo Garcia as a gourd hatmaker and Salinta Monon as a respected textile weaver. 7. The arts do not only express an idea or feelings, but they also carry significant contributions that are imbibed through generations. and inspired the contemporary arts that we use and see today.