Gateway Gallery is training the spotlight on Chinese-Filipino artistry with its latest exhibition, Beyond Tradition: Evolving Chinese-Filipino Artists. Running until March 14, the show explores how traditional Chinese art has evolved in form and philosophy in modern and contemporary times.
The exhibition features works by eight Chinese-Filipino artists and two Filipino artists, complemented by three pieces from guest artist and scholar Arnulfo Esguerra. Headlining the show is senior Chinese art master Lupicinio “Peter” Ng, who also serves as head of the Ateneo Confucius Institute.
Curated by Museum Curator Gari R. Apolonio, the exhibition draws from Gateway Gallery’s growing art collection to highlight the contributions of Chinese-Filipino artists to Philippine art. Visitors can see how the artists’ Chinese heritage shapes their work, reflecting personal identity, cultural tradition, and contemporary concerns.
To engage the public further, Gateway Gallery hosted a talk on Chinese art on Feb. 21, led by Prof. Arnulfo Esguerra. Esguerra will also lead a workshop on Feb. 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
An accomplished painter trained in the meticulous Gongbi and spontaneous Xieye styles, Esguerra also teaches at the University of the Philippines Manila. Both the talk and workshop are free to the public.
Participating artists include Peter Ng, Chito Sy Santiago, Iris Babao-Uy, Lea Zoraina Sindao Lim, Sharleen Cu, Joemarie Sanclara Chua, Sarah Liuson Ongsun, Irene Sy, Grace Dadufalza, and Lita Wells, alongside guest artist Esguerra.
Gateway Gallery, the art museum of Araneta City, is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with free admission. It is located on the 5th floor of Gateway Tower, Araneta City.
