ARTREG

• Philippines has been colonized by Spanish and American culture for over 400 years
• Colonization


  Caused Filipinos to doubt our country's historical identity
• One good Effect of Colonization

  
  

  • Filipino artists have become more conscious of their indigenous roots
  • Finding ways to get away from the shadows of many cultural influences.
• Learnings from Philippine History

  
  

  • Filipinos are capable of adapting to any changes
  • Artists embrace that the many influences that touched our cultural heritage are part of our national identity.
  • Artists are no longer subject to western ideas, concepts, & forms
• Common Themes in Philippine Contemporary Art Scene


  • Responses to social issues
  • Responses to economic issues
  • Responses to political issues
  • Ethnic concerns
  • Indigenous concerns
  • Current events
• Subject Matters


  • Philippine Folklore
  • Mythology
  • Philosophical Thoughts
  • Landscapes
  • Still life
  • Genre Scenes
  • Portraits
  • Philippine fiestas
  • Landmarks
  • Superstitions
  • Supernatural
• GAMABA


  Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (The National Living Treasures Award)
• GAMABA is an award given to recognize the outstanding work of artists, established in April 1992 through R.A. 7355
• Benefits of GAMABA

  • Medallion, duplicated to display at museums, cultural centers, etc.
• Traditional art forms recognized by GAMABA

  • Ethnomedicine
  • Folk architecture
  • Maritime transport
  • Weaving
  • Carving
  • Performing arts
  • Literature
  • Graphic and plastic arts
  • Ornament
  • Textile or fiber arts
  • Pottery
  • Architecture
• Incentives

  • 100,000 initial grant
  • 14,000 lifetime stipend per month
• Factors Affecting the Traditional Artists' Production Process

  • Tourism
  • Mining & Infrastructures Projects
  • Militarization
  • Christianization
• Materials

  • Materials are the physical components artists use to create artwork.
  • Traditionally, materials were used based on art forms ; literary artists used paper and pen; visual artists used paint and canvas; musicians used musical instruments and sheet music.
  • Contemporary Filipino artists have progressed beyond these traditional materials, exploring various resources for new and exciting artwork.
• Technique

  • Contemporary artists do not settle on what is traditional and generic; instead, they keep innovating and creating more expressive ways to deliver visually compelling art using meaningful media.
  • Technique is the manner of utilization and manipulation of materials to achieve the artist’s desired style or effect, which is established by the distinct character and nature of the medium used.
• Medium

  Defines the nature of art
• Types of Medium

  1. SCULPTURE
  2. ARCHITECTURE
  3. PAINTING
  4. PRINTMAKING
  5. DANCE
  6. THEATER
  7. LITERATURE
  8. MUSIC
  9. PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM
• Technique

  Technique is the skillful manipulation of material to achieve the desired formal effect and communicate the right concept.
• Traditional Techniques

  • Carving
  • Silkscreen
  • Analog photography
  • Filmmaking.
• Contemporary Techniques

  • Digital photography
  • Digital filmmaking
  • Music production
  • Industrial design
  • Robotics
• Guillermo Tolentino's Bonifacio Monument

  • used the carving technique
  • achieved work with mass and volume
  • depicts the scene realistically
  • captures a moment of stillness for Bonifacio
• Contemporary Artists Expand their Range of Medium & Technique

  Contemporary artists are producing artworks

  that are:

  • Process-based
  • Site-specific
  • Interactive
  • Collaborative
• Site-Specific

  Location or space is crucial to the artist's intended meaning and the audience's experience of the work.
• Interactive Art

  "interactive" "art" bsta amona ah
• Process-Based

  process of its making art is not hidden but remains a prominent aspect of the complete work.

  Example:

  • Untitled (Mirror) by Maria Taniguchi where she used the traditional medium of acrylic on canvas and the traditional modern style of abstraction
• Art Movement

  • Technique includes using the most traditional tools, such as pen and paper, to the most advanced technology for contemporary art processes, such as digital illustration, filmmaking, and music production.
  • With the creative and innovative developments happening in our society, artists can easily establish their own identities and contribute to the continual growth of contemporary art
• This depicts Andres Bonifacio leading the Revolution. It takes advantage of line and color to communicate dynamism and intense passion, using the expressionist modern style.

  
• Paete: Carving Capital of the Philippines

  • On March 15, 2005, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo named Paete, Laguna the "Carving Capital of the Philippines."
  • Paete is known for its skilled woodcarvers, who sculpt religious statues and other wooden crafts with intricate detail.
  • The town's woodcarving business has thrived for centuries, serving as a vital source of livelihood for its residents.
• Salinta Monon

  • a native of Bansalan, recognized as the "last Bagobo weaver"
  • esteemed creator of the renowned traditional Bagobo-Tagabawa textiles known as Inabal.
  • In 1998, she was awarded with GAMABA Award
• Inabal

  • Bagobo’s traditional textile woven from abaca (Musa Textilis) fibers is considered a symbol of wealth, offerings to deities, a gifts to those who officiate rituals.
  • Piece is woven by Manlilikha ng Bayan, Salinta Monon, presented to the National Museum of the Philippines in 2022
• Fad Art

  • Wearing a traditional bracelet connects us with our roots and culture, reminding us of our heritage and the values passed down from our ancestors.
  • It instills a sense of pride and belonging, serving as a meaningful symbol of our identity and personal journey