Indigenous Contemporary Art in the Philippines PDF

Indigenous Contempo Art in the Philippines rary  Objec 1.Identify and classify the different local materials tives used in various forms of contemporary art; 2.Determine how local materials are incorporated into contemporary designs; 3.Research various...

Indigenous Contempo Art in the Philippines rary  Objec 1.Identify and classify the different local materials tives used in various forms of contemporary art; 2.Determine how local materials are incorporated into contemporary designs; 3.Research various techniques used in creating artworks using locally found materials.  How does Philippine indigenous art reflect our culture and history?  Ata-Manobo tribe (Lumad Indigenous communities tribal groupings of Mindanao) can be found in various regions in the Philippines. These communities have their own unique arts and crafts. Whether it be visual arts, song, and dance, handicrafts, tapestries, clothing, or pottery, each region boasts of exceptional talent, skill, and creativity (Hazel Biana, 2017). Bagobo A Filipino’s relational or communal relationships are evident in his or her art. In essence, Philippine indigenous art is not separated from its other values and functions such as “religious, moral, spiritual, social and ecological concerns”: art is assimilated into life, the community is involved in the work of art; (De Leon, 2011) The prolific mat weavers of Basey, Samar weave together in the mouths of Saob Cave.  Indigenous Ethnicity Self-identification as indigenous peoples at the individual level and accepted by Cultural characteristics the community as their member. that define a person as a Historical continuity with pre-colonial and pre- member of a specific settler societies group. Strong link to territories and surrounding Determiners: language, natural resources accent, religion, social Distinct social, economic, or political customs, restrictions systems Indigeno Or Ethnic Art us Art  Indigenous Materials used by Contemporary 1. Abaca Artists It is a material known for its great mechanical strength with long fibers that can resist saltwater damage. It is a leaf fiver composed of long slim cells extracted from the stem of an abaca plant. 2. Bakbak It is a thick brown fiver from the outermost leaf sheath of the abaca stalk. It is a highly in-demand raw material in the furniture industry. It can also be used as twine or braided to create mats, Cecilia dining tables, boxes, jars, armchairs, and bins. 3. Bamboo It is a highly reliable and versatile raw material that can be used as whole timber, split, or in strips to create musical instruments, weapons, decorations, furniture, and many more. Other local products that can be created from bamboo are kubing, bungkaka, tongatong, angklung, and gabbang. Gaban g 4. Buntal Buntal is a cylindrically shaped fiber extracted from the petioles of buri palm leaves. The supple ivory white strands have good dyeing qualities and are pliable and quite durable. This material can be used to create bags, shoes, wallets, and table accessories like pen holders, picture frames, placemats, lampshades, and window blinds. Buri Palm Bunt al 5. Coir Coir is a seed-hair fibrous material from the outer husk surrounding the coconut fruit. Through the wet or dry processes twines, it can be used to create doormats, carpets, wall coverings, trellises, and geotextiles. 5. Nito Nito is an endemic plant belonging to the fern family found in the tropical forest of Sri Lanka, across Malaysia, Southern China, India, and in the Philippines. It is also called the red finger fern or nitoan in the Philippines. It plays a significant role in the furniture and handicraft-making industries, especially in Bohol. It is also used in creating native products such as hats, baskets, fans, blinds, trays, placemats, bags, box containers, wine handlers, chandeliers, lampshades, and other decorative materials. Nito plant Nito fiber 6. Pa n d a n Pandan is an aromatic spiky plant with fan-shaped bunches valued for its sweet floral fragrance that grows and thrives in tropical climates. It is widely used in Asian cuisines and is also ideal for making handicrafts like baskets, bags, wallets, hats, planters, mats, picture frames, and other similar products. 7. Rattan Rattan is a fast-growing and vine-like and is a close relative of the palm family. It is a strong and pliable raw material for making furniture and handicrafts such as baskets, coasters, placemats, storage boxes, and other novelty items.  Traditional techniques applied to contemporary creation 1. Weaving It is a method of creating textiles using different sets of yarns or threads interlaced to form a fabric-like material. There are local raw materials for weaving such as cotton, fibers, abaca, and pineapple. Weaving in the Philippines began in the 13th century. Today, there are roughly 450 weaving groups across the country. Death shroud. Abaca and natural dyes. Tanhaga. Foot loom. Wood, bamboo, Banton Island, Romblon. cotton, pineapple, and silk fibers. Kalibo, The Banton cloth is the oldest existing Aklan. textile in the Philippines (1400-1500 This type of loom is found in Western Visayas AD), and the earliest existing specimen of and Northern Luzon. The tanhaga of Kalibo, warp tie-dyed textile in the Southeast Asian region. This was found in one of the wooden Aklan is specially designed for weaving coffins inside a disturbed cave in the island pure pineapple or a combination of silk as of Banton.  Traditional techniques applied to contemporary creation 1. Weaving It is a method of creating textiles using different sets of yarns or threads interlaced to form a fabric-like material. There are local raw materials for weaving such as cotton, fibers, abaca, and pineapple. Weaving in the Philippines began in the 13th century. Today, there are roughly 450 weaving groups across the country. Kadangyan It is a burial cloth for the rich people of Inabel Mountain Province. A handwoven fabric made by Ilocanos, popularly known as "Abel Iloco".  Contemporary artists focusing on indigenous art Raff y Napay A Filipino contemporary artist who was exposed to a wide variety of threads and soon used these materials to make his artworks, creating lines using thread sewn by machine and woven by hand.  Traditional techniques applied to contemporary creation 2. Wood carving It is an art form that involves sculpting wood to create a decorative bas-relief on small objects to life-size fi gures in round, furniture, and architectural decorations. Traditionally, wood is handled by hand tools, but in the contemporary period, this technique evolved through diff erent power tools and saws that are used to carve wood of diff erent shapes and sizes. Paete is known to be the “Carving Capital of the  Contemporary artists focusing on indigenous art Cliff ord Espinosa As an architect and a craftsman, he is one of the contemporary artists who is passionate about wood carving. His pieces of furniture art refl ect his diff erent facets: an artist, architect, environmentalist, and Filipino. 1.Challenges the utility of art by telling stories through assembled design marked by individuality 2. Every woodcut, form, and color has ergonomic considerations – salient and comfortable  Traditional techniques applied to contemporary creation 3. Po t t e r y - It is one of the oldest and most widely used forms of decorative arts. - Usage of clay that will be shaped into its specific form either by hand or by wheel-thrown The from Manunggul Palawan jar was techniques, and used about 2,700 heating it at high years ago to protect the remains of the temperatures dead. The burnay made by the Ilokanos are traditionally used as water and food  Contemporary artists focusing on indigenous art J o h n s o n Ts a n g He is known for infusing kinetic energy to create uncanny human faces and contorts to convey ex t re m e emotions.  Each HAS A VIBRANT masterpie COLOR AND INTRICATE DESIGN. ce  Written Direction: On a 1 whole sheet of yellow Activity paper, brainstorm and research five (5) famous Filipino contemporary artists who significantly cultivate the different forms of indigenous contemporary art in the Philippines. Provide a short description composed of 2 paragraphs with 3-4 sentences about their artistic background, contributions, and the main mediums or materials that they use in creating indigenous contemporary art.  United Nations. References (2023). Who are indigenous peoples? https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/5session_factsheet1.pdf Indigenous peoples in the Philippines - Minority Rights Group. (2024, April 12). 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Imagining Manila: Literature, Empire, and Orientalism by Tom Sykes (review). Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints, 70(3), 475–478. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/871153 THANK YOU! Hope you had fun!