Contemporary Artists Using Indigenous Materials PDF

LESSON 1: CONTEMPORARY ARTIST WHO USE INDIGENOUS - Mga Langgam sa Syudad - Living energy of people waiting the MATERIALS arrival of relief goods to be given to them from a truck and to...

LESSON 1: CONTEMPORARY ARTIST WHO USE INDIGENOUS - Mga Langgam sa Syudad - Living energy of people waiting the MATERIALS arrival of relief goods to be given to them from a truck and to take them back to their homes. CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS IN LUZON Rodel Tapaya Aze Ong Bulacan; Multi-awarded Filipino artist (art contests). Antipolo; Colorful and organic forms made crocherted threads. - Nokia Art Award. - Volunteer teacher in KIbangay Lantapan Bukidnon in the 1999 - Studied in New York and Finland. Associate Missionaries of Assumption. - Graduated at the UP College of Fine Arts. - Most students belonged to the Talaandig group. - Subjects inspired by culture and history of the Philippines. - Inspirations from within and nature. - White Tikbalang (2008), Modern Manananggal (2013), and - Invoke the spirits to guide her craft. Mountain Fantasies - No patterns. Dexter Sy Alma “Urduja” Quinto Filipino-Chinese; “Art is not just about the piece itself, but also the 1961; Urdaneta, Pangasinan; Artist, teacher, and cultural worker who research that goes with it.” uses her art to help those affected by natural and man-made - Research as the basis of art concept, as there is no art without calamities. the story and history. - Art has a social responsibility and can be used for healing and - Use of Chinese folk arts and symbols. collaboration. - Elements borrowed from traditional Chinese paintings and - Themes are often about serious social issues but makes her costumes. installations and soft sculptures sexy, whimsical, playful, and - The Self Recognized by Others (2015) and DNA (2015) colorful. - Soft Dreams and Bed Stories at the 8th - 8th Havana Biennale in Ronald Riel Jaramillo Hillaro Cuba; empowerment of children through Philippine cultural icons 1976; San Vicente, Ilocos Sur; Wood-carved santos and furniture. to depict the narratives of girl survivors of abuse. - Learned rebulto-carving from his uncle, Jose Lazo Jr. - Uses traditional wood-carving techniques. CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS IN VISAYAS - Sulptures should not just be artifacts of the past but as Peter James Fantinalgo and Moreen Austria expressions of our world-views and sense of identity. Collabed in 2016 to create “Lawig”, celebrating the relationship - 2004 - chosen by the National Commission for Culture and the between Negros and Panay. Arts (NCAA) to exhibit for the Sungdu-an 3. - Lawig - umbilical cord - Works in the Philippines, Taiwan, New York, South Korea, and Brazil. Nunelucio Alvarado - Thirteen Artists Awards of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Prominent name in the art scene of Philippines and Southeast Asia - Based in Antipolo City. since the 1970s. - Currently based in Bacolod. Clifford Espinosa - Create awareness of the Sakadas of Negros. Filipino architect; artist and environmentalist. - Paintings are rooted of his home province’s injustice and poverty. - Functional things can be beautiful. - “Babaye” - Ornamentation that spirals. - Applies the techniques he learned from traditional crafts such as - Inspired by the women of Visayas or “Inday”. assembling and creating furniture without nails. - Ornamented with spikes, thorns, and zigzag patterns, - Secondhand wood from scrapyards. adding the intimidating feel. - Wood-carver religious iconography of Catholicism. - Show the beauty of recycling, teach conservation. Manuel Pañares - LuzViMin - Three separate tables that can function on its own but December 1946; Cebuano painter; Power of art as a medium of can be assembled to become a long table. learning. - Realistic paintings of Cebu and Mindanao’s historical events. John Paul Antido - Began painting at 3 years old. 1982; Antipolo; Filipino contemporary painter who uses impasto - Expression, life, and become tableaus of historical events. technique, leaving visible brush strokes. - Time machines. - Figurative subjects where people are in contemporary settings - Works are often used by museums that show the precolonial but wear traditional Filipino costumes like the baro’t saya, bakya, times of the Visayas and the tribes of Mindanao. etc.. - Sugbo sa Karaang Panahon”, “Blood Compact” and “The Battle - Allegory of Filipinos where their psyche seem to live in two of Mactan” contradicting eras when compared to the global situation. Martino Abellana Ricky Ambagan Noy Tinong; Dean of Cebuano Painters; muralist and portraiture. Present Filipino daily grind as inspiration. - Important in the development of art in Cebu and Visayas. - Hyper realistic paintings using distortion as a style. - Came from a family of artists. - Collection of fifteen paintings on burlap depicts the chaotic and - Seascapes, depicting Cebu’s shores and beaches. crowded streets of Manila. - Head of the Fines Art Department of UP Cebu. - The Filipino dream is plain and simple–go to Manila to work in order to buy a land in their hometown to retire to. CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS IN MINDANAO - Luwas where the ant-like virtues in many of us are attracted in Mariano “Anoy” Amar Catague the sweetness that is Manila. Painter of the Lumads; Depicts the Lumads in his figurative paintings. - Showcase the native people in the serenity of their homeland. - Paint in their tribal attire, playing their indigenous instruments, or doing their chores.  - Shown in at least eight solo exhibitions and thirty-eight exhibitions. LESSON 2: PERFORMING ARTISTS WHO USE INDIGENOUS - “Lumad” or “Paintings of Lumads” TECHNIQUES Rameer Tawasil LUZON Kalinggalan Caluang, Sulu; vibrant and bold colors and indigenous Baao Children and Youth Choir Muslim motifs inspired by the okirs of the Maranao. 2003; Multi-awarded chorak group composed of students from - Rich cultural heritage of the Filipino Museums. Rosary School Inc. and the Baao National High School Special - Often sold out. Program in the Arts. - Exhibited in the Philippines, UK, Germany, USA, Malaysia, and South Korea. Lahing Batangan Dace Troupe - “Okir of Maranao” 1996; Folk dance company based in Batangas and the offical dance - “The Vinta” - an iconic symbol of Zamboanga. company of the Lyceum of the Philippines University. - Dance concerts that feature an all-Filipino repertoire. Saudi Ahmad - Performs abroad to showcase Philippine folk dance. Sibugay, Zamboanga; Mindanao’s greatest painters. - Italy, Malaysia, and SK. - Rich culture and tradition of the Filipino muslims. - Genre paintings of community life, figures garbed in colorful and Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation Inc. detailed costumes. 1980s; Resident theater group and school of Bulacan. - “Royal Wedding” - joyous occasions and traditional ceremonies - 2007 - created BACH (Bulacan Arts, Culture, and History) of the Tausug and Maranaos. Institute. - “I paint memories, happy times when the Muslims live in - 2004 - Awarded the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining. laughter and celebrations.” Samahang Nazareno Bert Monterona 1960; Cainta; plays the Senakulo, a reenactment of the passion of Iligan City, now Vancouver, Canada; mixed media artist known for his Christ and an enduring legacy left by the Spaniards performed every innovative use of indigenous materials for his art, tapestry (fabric w/ Lenten season. designs), and bamboo stick designs. - Use of color, human figures, symbols, and motifs (Filipino VISAYAS heritage). Jose Gomez - An artist should retain “basic native authentic creativity” and use “Music Man of Samar”; most productive composer of Samar songs. local materials. - Had musically-inclined parents. - Depict Filipino myths and rituals decorated with native motifs like - “In the Wink of an Eye” - tribute to his siblings. cloud scallops, triangular mountains, flame, and leaf-like - “An Kamote” - Essential to the survival of families. patterns. - Dressed in traditional costumes with jewelry, tattoos, okies, and The Kabataang Silay Rondalla Ensemble regional artifacts. 1993; less fortunate youth promoting the city’s rich traditional folk - Works about child rights, women exploitation, peasants and dance and music. workers’ issues, indigenous people issues, and a mural for the environmental protection and peace-building. The University of Visayas Chorale 1999; Scholarship to musically-gifted students. Abdulmari Imao - Recognied as one of the best in the world. Sulu; National Artist in 2006; Well-known visual artist, painter, photographer, ceramist, cultural researcher, documentary filmmaker, Dagyaw Baile and sculptor. 1990; Formerly known as the Dagyaw Theater and Dance Company; - Stylized depictions of the okir, sarimanok, and the naga. highschool students in the School for the Arts, majoring in dance from - “Sarimanok” Iloilo National High School. - 35 members. - Acting, dancing, and music with ethnic instrumentation. MINDANAO Amal Lumuntod Maguindanao; Kulintang player. - Music played from memory. - Learned by imitating other players. Mebuyan Band 2001; Mebuyan Peace Project; eighteen female artists. - Derived from the name of a goddess in Manobo and Bagobo mythology, the goddess of an underwolrd who natures the unborn. - Women’s issues. Kabpapagariya Ensemble 1982; “The act of making friends”; informal group from students of Mindanao State University. - Folktales to contemporary events. The Sining Kambayoka Ensemble LESSON 3: ASPECT OF PRODUCTION FOR VISUAL ARTS 1974; Marawi City, Lanao del Sur; Theater company of Mindanao State University. Awards - The only Filipino-Muslim folk theater company. Given to recognize a single achievement or the career as a whole. - Preservation of the maranao cuture by using the folk theatre - Single achievement is won through competitions. form “Kambayoka”, grounded on the “bayok” (a love song) and the “darangen” (to narrate in song). Art Criticism and Scholarship Two of the most related aspects in the production of visual arts. Bayang Barrios - Art Criticism - evaluation of an artwork based on its artisitic June 12, 1968; Filipina musician; member of the Manobos. merits, and historical and cultural importance. - Native instruments and styles. - Art scholarship - orderly organization and study of art; actual - Once part of Joey Ayala’s band “Bagong Lumad”. artwork itself, the artists, or its art form. - 1996 - went solo and recorded an album, “Bayang Makulay”, - Documentation and authentication of artworks. with help from husbang, Mike Villegas. - Catholic Mass Media Awards, Katha Awards (Best Folk Performance, Best Folk Song, and Best Folk Album). Art Education Transfer of knowledge, skills, and art appreciation from a teacher to a Joey Ayala student. Composer and musician; Band “Bagong Lumad” known to brign - Formal and informal settings. mainstream consciousness using instruments like the T’boli - Formal education- specified venue such as a school. hegalong. - Informal education - more relaxed environment such as a - Lyrics were beautiful and wise and has more than 10 albums. master-apprentice relationship. - found in ethnic groups;apprenticeship. - Only officially included in the curriculum in 1960. 4.Media Visual art component that pertains to the materials the artist uses for his artwork. - Only increase with time due to new discoveries and technological developments. - Each entails different manipulative processes for an artist to achieve their desired outcome. - Clay, wood, metal, stone, fiber, dyes, paint, ink, pencil, paper, glass, plastic, and film. - Computer technology, light, genetic, thrash, etc. Organization Formed when people of common goals band together for a cause or goal. - Establish unity and camaraderie between fellow artists. - Protect each other's rights and voice out concerns. Iinternational offshoot organizations, nationwide organizations, and regional art organizations. Art Patronage Purchase or commission of an artwork. - Financial funding given to an artist. - Patrons from the upper class or wealthy individuals who have the means to support an artist.  LESSON 4: ASPECT OF PRODUCTION FOR PERFORMING Design ARTIST Visual materials; sets, props, costumes, and lighting. - Sets - backgrounds that are constructed or painted. Audience, Time & Space - Props and costumes - help identify characters and events and Presented to various audiences, at different venues, and different enhance the movements on stage. occasions. - Lighting - provides appropriate mood or a sense of time. - Dependent on the prevalent social norms at the particular time it is presented. THEATER Acting and Directing Awards and Grants Acting - art of embodying a character. Given as recognition for their achievements in a competition or in - One of the most basic elements in theater. their cumulative career. - Acting in indigenous theater is seen in rituals and dances. - Trophies, medals, certificates, or cash. - Indigenous theater acting - representation and mimicry of animals and daily work. Criticism Directing - complete supervision and management of all the different Evaluation and examination of the creation, expression, and meaning elements in theater production. of the particular piece or performance. - Approval and coordination with all the aspects of a production - Critic - review and appraise the different aspects of a such as acting, design of the sets, costumes, lighting, and performance, gives insights, and evaluation. sound. Organization Script Formal or informal groupings of artists and/or enthusiasts created in Play script; literal transcription of the play. order to support and appreciate their chosen craft. - Stage directions, production notes, and cast list. - Informal groupings - ethnic groups come together for one - Playwrights - writes scripts for plays. occasion such as a fiesta or a wedding. - Can go to several modifications and revisions as the - Formal organizations - more permanent and stable. production of the play progresses. - Clear cut division of responsibilities and a hierarchy or roles - Budget constraints or directorial decisions. such as chairmanship, members, etc. Sets, Costume, and Lighting Education Sets - scenes and props for the physical representation of the setting, Transfer of knowledge, the techniques, and styles. period, and time. - One of the most significant as it deals with the continuing - Can be very minimal or elaborate. survival and promulgation of the art, through the transfer to the Costume - distinct attire a character wears. next generation. - A visual aid to the setting and environment the play is staged in, - Informal education - seen in the ethnic groups. as well as offering insights to the characters' traits. - Musicare taught to the youth through 'oral transmission' and demonstration. Translation and Adaption Translation - conversion of a foreign play to the vernacular. MUSIC Aadaptation - reinterpretation of the play according to local cultures Composition and traditions to make it more relatable to the audience. Artistic process in the creation of music; creating a notated score and its completion through the interpretation by music artists. - The artist and composer can be the same person. - Three basic steps in music composition: basic idea (source of inspiration that is drawn upon a story), an emotion, or an image. - Arnold Schoenberg, renowned Austrian composer. Recording Creating multiple copies of music to be distributed to the public. - Professional recording steps: preproduction. - Production phase - actual music is created; musical arrangements, rehearsals, the actual performance, recording, editing, and mixing. - Postproduction - promotion, marketing, and selling of the finished product. Music Industry Business of selling recorded music. - Collaborative work that entails different personalities such as the producer, singer (recording artist), composer, arranger, he recording company, managers, musicians, technicians, record duplicators, disc jockeys, and sales team. DANCE Choreography Arranges and manipulates movements, formations, words, music, sets, props, lights, and dancers to express an idea or narration.