“Ugnayang Sining Tomasino Art”
The Ugnayang Sining Tomasino art group in coordination with the Philippine Embassy
in Abu Dhabi will be hosting a unique exhibition in two prominent locations in the
United Arab Emirates.
1. Title: “Philippines: Freedom@117, Friendship@35”
Venue: Emirates Palace- Abu Dhabi
Date: June 9, 2015 (one day only)
Opening Time: 11-3 pm
2. Title: “UgnayangSiningTomasino Ar
t”- Filipinas shine in the UAE. Venue: Art Couture in Al Badia Golf Club, InterContinental, Dubai Festival City
Dates: June11-16, 2015
RSVP Opening Event: June 11, 2015 - Time: 3-5pm
RSVP Art & Coffee Morning: June 13, 2015 - Time: 11am-1pm (AED 50 )
The Ugnayang Sining Tomasino Art Group will portray Filipino Art, Culture and Tradition to commemorate and celebrate the 117thPhilippine Independence Day. They are an assembly of Philippine Artists that explore and interpret their cultural
heritage through their own individualistic art approaches. Among the group are 2 contemporary artists, 1 sculptor, 1 Installation artist and other artists are realists. Most of the works are oils and acrylics on canvas and some use mixed media. The Ugnayang Sining Tomasino Art Group kicked off their exhibition in the Philippines and is now, traveling across the world to exhibit in different parts of the UAE and then in the United States. Reflected in their artworks is a focus on Filipino everyday life experiences and an insight to their Culture in bold, alive & vibrant colours. Exhibiting Artists
• Angelina Janet Baesa Simeon • lrineo Reymatias Velasquez • Arnelita
Geronimo Delos Reyes • Wilfredo Tadeo Layug • Bayani Bitantos Rumbaoa •
Rogelio Mendoza Santos • Angelo Cristobal Jimenez • April Gamboa Villacorta • Susan Villanueva-de Guzman
Guest Artist from Abu Dhabi:
Esmi Pangilinan
Details of 3 of the artworks that will be exhibited with the images attached:
1.TITLE: “Dinagyan Festival”
ARTIST: Ernie R. Velasquez
MEDIUM :Oil on canvas
SIZE : 91x122cm
DESCRIPTION:
The Dinagyan Festival is a Iloilo version of the Ati-atihan Festival widely celebrated not only in Panay Island but also in other parts of the country. The Dinagyan Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo held every 4th Sunday of January. This festival is one of the Philippines most spectacular festivals, a showcase of heritage and devotion of the Ilonggos.
2.TITLE:"Pamilyang Kutsero"
ARTIST : April Gamboa Villacorta
MEDIUM : Acrylic on Canvas
SIZE : 60x 91.44cm
DESCRIPTION:
It portrays the family of a coachman translated into vibrant colours, textures and
strokes. The painting shows simple everyday life and shows the family oriented character of every Filipino.
3.TITLE: Beautiful Philippine Festival :Ati-Atihan
ARTIST : Susan Villanueva-de Guzman
MEDIUM : Acrylic on Canvas
SIZE :91.4x152.4cm
YEAR : 2013
Description :
The art piece is a representation of colours, symbols, meanings, sounds and textures of Ati-atihan.The festival celebrates harvest, friendship, abundance and gratitude through colours and dances. Comments:
“A lot of Filipinos understand that life in the Philippines is not always easy. However, Filipino people are not easily discouraged. Instead, they find the positive side in every situation and these groups of artists are able to capture that light in Filipino culture through the use of vibrant colours.” Says jewelry designer Paricia Zyrinn de Guzman. The group of artists is excited to be able to share their culture with the world! One of
the artists' states, “Dubai, with its people's diversity has become a gateway to the world. This has given me a desire, a desire to share my country's culture and heritage
to its diverse people. A sharing that can only be done through my works of
art”. Irineo Reymatias Velasquez, President of Ugnayang Sining Tomasino
As one of the exhibiting artist said, “I have traveled to many different parts of the world
as an artist. I am looking forward to visit the UAE to share my sculpture work that would
showcase how Filipinos are as an artist”. Wilfredo Tadeo Layug, Vice President of Ugnayang Sining Tomasino
“Ugnayang Sining Tomasino goes to the UAE this time. The group will showcase Filipino Art at the Emirates Palace and Art Couture in Dubai. I've heard so many good things about Dubai & I want to experience why it's becoming one of the most must see
destinations. Being part of an exhibit in Dubai brings so much excitement”. Arnie de los
Reyes, Secretary of Ugnayang Sining Tomasino
“To be a part of an Art Exhibition in the United Arab Emirates is very challenging
because, Art is about creating and exploring. So, to be in a great place is a great
thing. I’m looking forward that it would be quite an experience”. April Gamboa
Villacorta
“I am grateful to be a part of a traveling exhibition each year. Living abroad for more
than two decades changed who I am as an artist at the same time it allows me to go
back to my roots. This exhibition is different and challenging. I will be able to share my
culture through colours, brush strokes and textures.”Susan Villanueva-de Guzman, UAE based artist head of a Faculty in Graphic Design
Thoughts from the Philippine Coin Designer who is a part of the exhibition . . .
“An engraver is a person who is interested in the shape of things, a poet in words, a
musician by sounds".Bayani Bitantos Rumbaoa, Past President of Ugnayang Sining Tomasino, 2014. The exhibition will then move from the UAE to various Art Galleries in the United States.
