'Into the Woods,' a sculpture show

Timeless Rizal

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: Jose Rizal

26 May- 17 June

 

Featuring works by Zeus Bascon, Francis Commeyne, Fernan Escora, Francisco Guerrero, Jacob Lindo, Lee Paje, Don Salubayba, Carina Santos, Luis Santos, Erik Sausa, Shireen Seno, Louie Talents and Clairelynn Uy

This May, a month before it officially ends, Manila Contemporary attempts to reconstruct this tower by introducing our national hero on more relevant and relatable grounds, as a human being. Without discrediting his achievements, this exhibition intends to create a more rounded perspective of Rizal. Digging through layers upon layers of myth, artists are challenged to depict his nakedness as man. Taking into consideration his insecurities, fears and inclinations, we dive into the raw complexity of his person. To have overcome and used these aspects of his humanity for the greater good, only further intensifies the significant prominence that he has attained.

In the Upstairs Gallery, The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (www.CANVAS.ph) will be exhibiting  RIZALPABETO, a unique collaboration between poet Vim Nadera and artist Elmer Borlongan celebrating the life and legacy of Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal.

And as supplement to the show, Manila Contemporary will be hosting a talk by Michael  Charleston “Xaoi” Chua of the De la Salle University and the Order of the Knights of Rizal, Sucesos Chapter on his essay“THE FIRST EMO: Simple Life Lessons from The Extraordinary Story of José Rizal” on the 9^th of June 2012.
 

opening night:
SATURDAY, 26 May 2012, 6.00 PM

talk on Rizal:
SATURDAY, 09 June 2012
 

MANILA CONTEMPORARY
Whitespace, 2314 Pasong Tamo Extension,
Barangay Magallanes, Makati City


cocktails will be served
RSVP Iris  +02 844 7328 / i.ferrer@manilacontemporary.com

This exhibition will be on display until 17 June 2012.
To find out more, please visit our website www.manilacontemporary.com

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From the inbox: Contemporary landscapes

 

MANILA CONTEMPORARY presents

BEFORE THE RAIN: Contemporary Landscapes of the Philippines

21 April-  20 May

 

Featuring works by Martha Atienza, Felix Bacolor, Bjorn Calleja, RJ Fernandez, Dominic Mangila, Vincent Padilla, Popo San Pascual, Soler Santos, Erik Sausa, Jake Versoza and The Weather Bureau

"Before the Rain takes as a starting point, a nostalgic view of landscape as a place of natural beauty and urban complexity that is also governed by seasonal changes such as the monsoon and typhoon season here in the Philippines. The anticipation of both regenerating and destructive natural forces creates feelings of tension and excitement that become symbolic references to human emotion and the psyche. By looking at the world around us and Man’s relationship to Nature the exhibition provides a glimpse at the contemporary landscape as both a artistic genre as well as a strategy to observe and comment on the socio-cultural conditions of the Philippines."
 

opening night:
SATURDAY, 21 April 2012, 6.00 PM
 

MANILA CONTEMPORARY
Whitespace, 2314 Pasong Tamo Extension,
Barangay Magallanes, Makati City


cocktails will be served
RSVP Jean  +02 844 7328 / j.reyes@manilacontemporary.com

This exhibition will be on display until 20 May 2012.
To find out more, please visit our website www.manilacontemporary.com