EXHIBITS
I Submit to The Wisdom of The Body
Silverlens Galleries, Makati City
Ongoing until December 19
Making art is almost akin to submitting or surrendering oneself to the forces of a collective entity, and this proposition is what six contemporary artists from Hong Kong want to emphasize in this group exhibit. Represented by Gallery EXIT, Nadim Abbas, Sheung Chi Kwan, Chun Hei Kong, Angela Su, Sarah Lai and Luke Ching, alongside Philippines’ Gary-Ross Pastrana and Cocoy Lumbao, present their versions of what shapes creative expression.
Viewers are treated to a variety of artwork, from oil to video and metalwork to robotics. Abbas and Kwan showcase conceptual works, while Kong exhibits a series of drawings mounted on steel and metal plates. Lai explores the theme through oil paintings, Ching uses mixed media installations, and Su illustrates her message through slideshow videos. Submitted works by their Filipino counterparts, Pastrana and Lumbao, conclude the show.
For inquiries about this ongoing exhibit, email info@silverlensgalleries.com or call (02) 816-0044. Visit www.silverlensgalleries.com for more details.
Second Degree of Portrayal: Geloy Concepcion
Silverlens Galleries, Makati City
Ongoing until December 19
Always fascinated with the authentic character inside the mask, Geloy Concepcion’s first solo exhibition showcases eight colored portraits of professional performers and modern day fantasists in their varying degrees of dress and undress that reveal the human spirit behind the rented costumes.
A documentary photographer and street artist, Concepcion unveils the real person behind each character people portray and wish to be known for. Clowns, cosplayers, street mimes, screen villains, forgotten drag queens and men in uniform reveal their second self, their true self, soul and story sans costumes and cosmetics.
Send an email to info@silverlensgalleries.com or call (02) 816-0044 for inquiries on this exhibition. Visit www.silverlensgalleries for more details.
CONCERTS
Season’s Symphonies
Ayala Museum, Makati City
December 1, 10 and 17; 6:30 p.m.
For the third year of Ayala Museum and Ayala Land Premier’s annual fundraising holiday concert series, they bring together seasoned instrumentalists and choirs in the Philippines to perform Christmastime classics.
Opening the series today is the Manila Symphony Orchestra. The UP Guitar Orchestra will delight the public with their rendition of Yuletide tunes on December 10. And on December 17, the Philippine Madrigal Singers will serenade the audience with holiday carols. The Christmas season concerts are an initiative to raise public awareness and support for Ayala Museum’s outreach programs, such as traveling exhibitions, public free days, and museum admissions to children from low-income families.
Tickets are now available at the Ayala Museum ticket counter. Prices range from P300 to P500 or P1,200 (season pass). For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 759-8288 local 31 or email concerts@ayalamuseum.org
Poom Prommachart in Manila
Little Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila
December 2, 7:30
THEATER PLAYS
Pinocchio
Aliw Theater, Pasay City
December 5, 8:00 p.m. and December 6, 3:00 p.m.
Ballet Manila ushers in the Christmas season with its re-staging of the beloved children’s tale “Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi. This Osias Barroso production is the third offering in the company’s From Page to Stage 20th performance season.
The story follows the life of the puppet Pinocchio, carved by Geppetto, which is brought to life by the Blue Fairy. The boy meets a true friend in Jiminy Cricket and together they hurdle challenges to outsmart the villains. Pinocchio would become a real boy if he promises to be brave, truthful and unselfish. But whenever he lies, his nose would grow.
Ballet Manila co-artistic director Barroso, who was hailed as a “ballerina’s prince,” choreographs this production. Danseur Alvin Santos plays Pinocchio once again since its first staging in 2002. To further enhance the magical journey, Fil-Am singer Tippi dos Santos acts as the show’s storyteller.
The whole family can head straight to the carnival fun rides after enjoying the show, as all “Pinocchio” ticket holders are entitled to free passes to Star City. For inquiries, call (02) 552-7502 or email info@balletmanila.com.ph