Various figurative paintings that depict the Filipino at work, during leisure, in motion and at rest will be displayed at a group exhibit at Gateway Gallery in Gateway Tower, Araneta Center, Quezon City.
The Filipino Portrait Artists Guild, Inc. mounts the said exhibit, dubbed as Pigura opening 5 p.m. on Aug. 25.
Twenty-one artist-members present their respective artwork that showcase the artists’ level of understanding of the human figure in relation to his or her environment, showing variety of styles, composition and influence.
The artists participating in the exhibit include Donat Alvarez, Mardy Aguilar, Adi Baen, Grandier Bella, Cee Cadid, Carlos Castro, Romy Carlos, Rick De Villa, Norman Dreo, Tess Duldulao, Esther Garcia, Horacio Gillego, Sen Lacson, Lea Lim, Nemi Miranda, Lupicinio Ng, Alvin Montano, Noel Pocot, Menchu Sarmiento, Bing Siochi and Myke Velasco.
The Filipino Portrait Artist’s Guild, Inc. is a professional nonprofit organization formed in April 2010 to promote the art of portraiture and figurative works. The members are of various ages and come mostly from the esteemed UP College of Fine Arts. Its members are the resident artists of Gateway Gallery where they hold regular portrait sketching every Thursday.
Cultural Center of the Philippines President Dr. Raul Sunico is guest of honor at the opening.
The exhibit will run until Sept. 8.
For inquiries on the exhibit, contact (02) 588-4000 local 8300 or email [email protected] Gateway Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.