MakiSining

Opening today 4PM is a four-man show of our member, Ritche Yee, together with Dante Palmes, Marlon Magbanua, and Andre Baldovino at The Metro Gallery.

Sharing photos of the opening of The Art of Paul Hilario's show "Ille Imperium" at the NCCA Gallery last Saturday. The exhibition will run until 31 August 2024.

ILLE IMPERIUM, a solo art exhibition by Paul Hilario at the NCCA Gallery from 6 to 31 July 2024. Curated by Laya Boquiren.

“ Art of Paul Hilario's solo exhibition offers a satirical exploration of a nation in decline. His visual allegories are thought-provoking meditations on the state and its governance. The artist prefers to wage his battles through symbols, which are enigmatic provocations that elicit contested responses from different people. The narrative of an ailing government echoes through our collective memory, a stark and urgent reminder of the cyclical pattern of inequity, violence, and patronage politics. Despite sporadic reform efforts, deep-rooted corruption remains a complex issue, perpetuated by oligarchic dynasties and economic disparity. The urgency of these societal issues is palpable in Hilario's artworks, compelling us to act immediately. A just and humane society may seem like a fragile dream, but it is within our collective power to transform it into a tangible reality. Civil society movements, grassroots initiatives, and the unwavering determination of individuals are the beacons of hope on the long and arduous path toward recovery, reminding us of the potential for much-needed healing.”

Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Majoring in Microbiology, from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He was the curator of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Riceworld Museum (an ethnographic and science museum). His artistic interest started at a young age and was further stirred when he became one of the founding members of MakiSining. Paul considers himself largely self-taught, yet he was mentored early in his professional art career by Marcel Antonio, one of the Philippines' most respected artists. Since then, Paul has had various group and solo exhibitions to his credit. In addition to the Philippines, Paul’s works have traveled to countries such as Australia, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA, among a growing list.

The exhibition will feature fourteen paintings and two installations, each bearing Hilario's unique approach to figuration and palette.

Admission is free and open to the public. Please contact [email protected] or The Art of Paul Hilario for more information. Visit the NCCA Gallery from Mondays through Sundays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Tara! 🙂

4PM today (21 May) will be the opening of "Conquest: Navigating Contested Waters", a group exhibition at Sining Makiling Art Gallery in University of the Philippines Los Baños. Included in the lineup are members Dalnold Laotingco, Nova Lucernas, Paul Hilario, Ritche Yee, and B**g Salazar. The show will run until 17 July. See you!

Opening tomorrow ,21 May, 4pm, Tuesday, at Sining Makiling Gallery in UP Los Baños.

This is an exhibition on the contested waters of the West Philippine Sea.

More than 20 artists share their visual expressions on the issue.

Come join us.

Troop to The Filinvest Tent in Filinvest City, Alabang for this year's South Arts Festival. 11 to 12 May, 10AM to 9PM. MakiSining is there! See you! 🙂

This 22 May 2024 (Wed), 4PM will be the unveiling to the public of the University of the Philippines' first sculpture garden. Led by Luis “Junyee” Yee, Jr., fondly referred to as the “Father of Installation Art in the Philippines”, the idea sprouted about twelve years ago through the initiatives of Dr. Emil Javier and then-UPLB Chancellor Luis Rey Velasco. The UPLB Sculpture Garden, which features 20 sculptures and installation arts, is located past the Animal Husbandry Arc at the UPLB Institute of Animal Science.

See you at the opening! 🙂

Artworks of some MakiSining members are currently on display at LIKHA ELBI Music & Arts Festival! Let's support Filipino artists! LIKHANG ELBI 'TO! 🙂

Exhibiting artists: Paul John Galagar, Dx, Domiel's Art, The Art of Paul Hilario, Malachi Lim, and Tito D. Sanchez, Jr.

Live now is the Episode 7 of MakiSining and Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu's HeART Talks, a series of free webinars and the arts and the artists and their experiences. Today's webinar is "The Art of Balance: Juggling Your Passions" by Ms. Gerlynnia Aprille Galgo.

For link: https://bit.ly/RegisterJugglingPassions

Tomorrow will be MakiSining and Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu's sixth webinar "The Realms of Motherhood and Art" by Domiel's Art. 1:30 PM. This is a free webinar with certificate.

For link: https://bit.ly/RegisterMotherhoodAndArt

Live now is Doel Salvador Mercado's (Dx) "What's Your Catalyst? Uncovering Inspiration for Creative Expression". This is the fifth part of the webinar series "HeART Talks" by MakiSining and Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu.

For registration: https://bit.ly/RegisterWhatsYourCatalyst

This is a free webinar with e-certificate.

Do you want to improve your color selection when painting or doing graphic design? Or do you want to discover the fascinating intersection where emotions, ideology, and art converge? Both will be discussed by The Art of Paul Hilario on his webinar titled "Love, Politics, and the Color Wheel" today, 28 February 2024, at 1:30 PM.

This is a part of "MakiSining HeART Talks" webinar series by MakiSining and Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu.

Slots are still open! This is a free webinar with issued certificate.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/RegisterLovePoliticsColorWheel

Sharing this entry of our member, Paul John Galagar, who made it to the Top 30 Finalists of the 30th Anniversary Painting Contest of UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungód.

BE SURE TO HEART REACT PJ's entry in order to increase his chance to win the People's Choice Award! 😊🥺

The 30 artworks will be on display at the Parola UP Fine Arts Gallery from 27 February to 8 March 2024. The awarding of winners will be on 27 February 2024, 4:00 PM at the Parola UP Fine Arts Gallery.

Abot-kamay
by Paul John Galagar
Alumni, UP Los Baños

Congratulations to the Top 30 finalists of the UP Ugnayan ng Pahinungód 30th Anniversary Painting Competition!

The artwork with the most number of heart reactions by February 26, 2024, 5:00 PM will win the People's Choice Award.

These artworks will be on display at the Parola UP Fine Arts Gallery from February 27 to March 8, 2024.

Awarding of winners will be on February 27, 4:00 PM at the Parola UP Fine Arts Gallery.

We're very proud to be part of this art activity and be in engagement with local government leaders in furthering the arts in Los Baños. 🙂 Visual arts is a thriving industry in the Science and Nature City of Los Baños, and it deserves more exposure and support. We're more than happy to be involved with initiatives like this! Congratulations to everyone involved! 🫡

"When Systems Fail, Everybody Ails: Art Towards Better Health for All" will be the theme of Dr. Niko Cedicol's webinar tomorrow (20 Feb 2024) at 1:30 PM. This is free, open to the public, and will have a certificate.

Registration and the webinar are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click this link to register: https://bit.ly/RegisterArtHealthForAll

This will be the third HeART Talks presented by Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu and MakiSining.

Today is the opening of our art exhibition "Sining sa Makiling: Pagkilala sa mga Manlilikha ng Bayan" featuring artists based in Los Baños, Laguna. The show will run until 23 February 2024. Visit the Municipal Activity Area to see us and our works! See you! 🙂

Tomorrow will be James Arnoza' turn for MakiSining and Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu's HeART Talks titled "Why Do I Feel the Need to Draw?: And Other Curiosities We Ask Ourselves when Hesitating to Begin a Creative Journey." 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

This webinar is free and open to the public. To register: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAofuuhqTsvEtw5jSR1958itb_sciQYyNOZ?fbclid=IwAR0IlSjsCdgNWiwp3uaXOe5EtKAJSiRqOsm-l-mzyEGTlg5dtWFLiuTCndw #/registration

Catch our member Jett Jett Aww at the Art Fair Philippines' Residencies exhibition in 4F of The Link, Ayala Center, Makati City from 16-18 February 2024. He'll present his residency output from Emerging Islands, a La Union-based residency program, that connects artists with coastal communities to explore the most urgent ecological issues of our time.

MakiSining's HeART Talks, with the Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu, will be kicked off by Dr. Sayid Cedicol's "Art + Conflict + Medicine" tomorrow, 7 February, from 1PM to 3PM. Sayid is one of the founding members of MakiSining when it started in 2011.

This is a free webinar with certificate. Be sure to register here: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItcuispz4pH9UjACbGeKCHdIHHkCxSvx88?fbclid=IwAR0SOG7338mRXhIoySmUCoE_2GuSkDwbcnhuIF_uyXPpA_u-E-SPnEoX57U #/registration

See you! 🙂

Troop to Puesto Manila's LUNETA ART FAIR today in Rizal Park, Manila! Catch the works of our members Ritche Yee, The Art of Paul Hilario, Niko Cedicol, and Malachi Lim! The art fair will be until tomorrow (4 February) only, and open from 10AM to 8PM.

In celebration of National Arts Month, with the Los Baños Tourism Office and The PIT Lifestyle Habits, we present you "National Arts Month: Art Workshop & On-the-spot Painting Competition" on 19 February 2024 (Monday). It is a workshop about “art composition and color theory” and an on-the-spot painting competition in one.

You may join and register through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdStuJ-Qu7WV5j4far_e-LFAO9XYWWgR9ZUBtRNpTJpLTV_uQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3IXhq6xDFtuDIwMoOUnk_Zm8DQOu0DP3pVkelMfJ86xpCfFXU2A9auuKo

With the Teaching and Learning Resource Center - University of the Philippines Cebu, and in celebration of the National Arts Month, we bring you a series of webinars featuring our members! Some of the artists who will impart their experiences in the art include Dr. Sayid Cedicol, James Arnoza, Dr. Niko Cedicol, Paul Benjamin R. Hilario, Betsy Alejo - Aytin, Domiel May R. Mercado - Campos, Doel Salvador R. Mercado, among others.

Be sure to watch this space for information and links to the FREE webinars. 🙂

About the group: MakiSining is a collective of professional and amateur visual artists based or practicing their arts in and around Mount Makiling. Founded in July 2011, MakiSining seeks to push the arts adapting to and thriving in Mt. Makiling, to promote a healthy discussion and unrestricted sharing of ideas among creative individuals, and to create art-related activities that are relevant to the community.

About UP Cebu TLRC: The Teaching and Learning Center of UP Cebu organizes yearly a series of webinars via Zoom for UP Cebu faculty members on topics related to teaching and learning. As part of TLRC's extension service, these webinars are made open to public.

Happening right now at Artepintura Gallery is a roundtable discussion "The Unfiltered Artists: Drawing as Creative Genesis" with our very own Ritche Yee. To follow is "Junyee on Inspiration and Innovation: An Afternoon with the Supremo" with sir Junyee, the Philippines' Father of Installation Art.

Visit the opening of the art exhibit "Play of Water" of our member Artsy dope 32 (Rodney James De Guzman) at the Walls Gallery in Quezon City on 7 October 2023, 6PM. It is a two-man show with Mr. Yeye Calderon. The exhibit will run until 10 November 2023.

An inspiring piece by James Arnoza with an inspiring message.

"Grace"
James Arnoza
Acrylic on canvas
18” x 24” (45.72 x 60.96 cm)
2023

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

As Stephen King said, "Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild."

These birds carry songs with melodies both enchanting and untamed. Their voices possess an authenticity that resounds with the chords of truth, unrestrained by the shackles of conformity.

May we find the courage to let our feathers shine and our songs resonate with the wildness of our souls.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

James Arnoza pursued his undergraduate studies in biology and majored in microbiology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He was born on January 30, 2001 in Cebu City, Cebu and is currently residing in Pandi, Bulacan. His research interests include food microbiology, lactic acid bacteria, and conservation biology. James aspires to pursue further studies in the field of conservation biology, specializing in areas such as conservation medicine and the role of wildlife in the transmission of zoonotic pathogens.

James actively engages in various creative pursuits beyond his microbiology work. In his spare time, he immerses himself in the world of freelance digital illustration and graphic design, showcasing his artistic talents and honing his skills. Recently, however, he stumbled upon a new artistic avenue that captivated him - acrylics. The tactile nature and vibrant colors of this medium have unleashed a newfound passion within him. Drawing inspiration from renowned artists such as Peter Mohrbacher, Marco Bucci, and Alberto Mielgo, James has embraced the world of concept art and digital painting, allowing his imagination to take flight on the canvas. Their distinct styles and innovative approaches have served as catalysts for his own artistic growth, propelling him to experiment with unique techniques and push the boundaries of his creativity. Through his artistic endeavors, James seeks to bring his imaginative visions to life, capturing the essence of his subjects and evoking emotions in those who view his work.

He is an alumnus, former Arts Committee Head and former Director of the UP Painters’ Club and is also an alumnus of the UPLB Zoological Society.

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To check the complete catalog of artworks included in our art exhibition "Rebelasyon 2.0": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sS4fXcfiinWKUDbOPHbzLZfJN5GuKn22/view?usp=sharing

2021 was a remarkable year as different variants of COVID-19 continued to ravaged the entire world. Investigations and hearsays of its origin have taken up the discussion of many people, which The Art of Paul Hilario has tried to visually tell for Rebelasyon 2.0.

"MMXXI"
Paul Hilario
Acrylic on canvas
24” x 36” (60.96 x 91.44 cm)
2023

"Bird Story 1 and 2" (diptych)
Paul Hilario
Acrylic on canvas
18” x 24” (45.72 x 60.96 cm)
2021

"Romantic Cliche"
Paul Hilario
Acrylic on canvas
24” x 36” (60.96 x 91.44 cm)
2013

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ABOUT THE ARTWORKS

This was MMXXI or 2021 - a pandemic year. The man in red blowing bubbles through a star shaped bubble wand is China. COVID-19 is transmitted via our saliva or water droplets from our breath. The bubbles contain the virus and spread all over the world.
The sleeping woman is the world. She sleeps because all the activities in the world slowed down during the pandemic. When a bubble touches an unprotected part of her body, a white flower grows. In her other body parts, where it is protected by her shirt, no white flower grows. This symbolizes death. Many people died, especially those who were vulnerable.

Some of the bubbles burst upon coming close to the sun in the background. This pertains to the release of the vaccines that help contain the spread of covid.

The worried man next to China are other world leaders who found it hard to contain the virus and keep their economies afloat.
China holds a walking stick--seemingly blind to their role as the original source of the virus. They refuse to acknowledge their fault that resulted to the hardships that people endured and millions of deaths all across the globe. Until today, they have not issued an apology over covid. No reparations to other countries have been done. They do not see their fault.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Born and raised in Los Baños, Laguna, Paul graduated from UPLB with a degree in BS Biology, majoring in Microbiology. He was once the curator of the IRRI rice museum before becoming a full-time artist. Highly motivated and influenced in his work environment while employed, rice became his biggest inspiration when he painted part-time in the beginning.

Today he relishes painting visual narratives and tries to create stories with themes that range from the blissful to the brooding. Paul's art compositions are usually laden with common and personal symbolism. His works seem to have disconnected elements but they are in fact linked in the way that he sees them.

Paul doesn’t confine himself in a box. Some days he paints social commentaries. On other days he paints his personal observations of issues that pertain to almost anything under the sun - these can be political, social, environmental, religious, cultural, and even agricultural. Paul tries to paint realities in, out, and of life.

Aside from the Philippines, Paul’s works have found their way to Australia, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA.

Paul was recently a finalist at the High Art International Art Competition 2023.

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To check the complete catalog of artworks included in our art exhibition "Rebelasyon 2.0": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sS4fXcfiinWKUDbOPHbzLZfJN5GuKn22/view?usp=sharing