2 exhibits at Silverlens
SILVERLENS has opened two exhibits to start the year: Eric Zamuco’s Cosmic Grounds and Syaiful Garibaldi’s Sudor. Cosmic Grounds takes off from the objects the artist stumbled upon during his routes around his neighborhood and family province. In the two years since his last exhibit, the artist has slowly built a personal archive of items found while he was in transit — a broken vase, a headless heron, a termite-eaten pillar, and roofing shingles, among others. While not initially drawn to the material himself, Zamuco’s fascination with the objects came from their discarded and shattered state. For Sudor, Garibaldi introduces a new body of work that looks at the corporeal from the perspective of human perspiration under different environmental conditions. Under high magnification, the skin’s surface appears like mysterious, extraterrestrial landscapes, with emergent bodies of water that ebb and flow. The two exhibits are on view until Feb. 15 at Silverlens, 2263 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City. For inquiries, contact info@silverlensgalleries.com or call 8816-0044.
Francisco at Robinsons
IN CELEBRATION of National Arts Month, Robinsons Land Corp. will hold two major events: the formal launch of ARTablado (art + entablado) and the one-man exhibit of Angono’s Carlo “Totong” Francisco II, from Feb. 1 to 15 in Robinsons Galleria. Regular patrons of Robinsons Galleria will be able to view not only paintings in the new space, ARTablado, but other forms of art, be it sculptures, the spoken word and others. In February, ARTablado presents Revival, Mr. Francisco’s one-man exhibit. The artist, who hails from Angono, Rizal, is the grandson of the renowned muralist and National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco. What differentiates him from his grandfather is his style, having been deeply influenced by Abstract Expressionism. This is first solo exhibit since 2011. As part of Revival, for the first time, some of the most cherished art pieces of Botong Francisco, such as framed sketches, will be displayed in Robinsons Galleria. Revival will run from Feb. 1 to 15 at the Level 3, Veranda of Robinsons Galleria.
Aussie printmaker in Manila
CHILD’S PLAY, one of the most popular works of Australian master printmaker, curator, and educator Michael Kempson was recently gifted by the artist to the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. The collection, a 17-piece set of etching and aquatint prints that tackle the geopolitical issues of the 21st Century, features adorable animals as commercialized national symbol of different countries. Child’s Play was initially installed as part of the By Hand: Rediscovering the Art of Printmaking travelling exhibit by Benilde Center for Campus Art in 2018 before finding its home at the newly renovated office of the School of Diplomacy and Governance of the College. Kempson is currently a Senior Lecturer and Convenor of Printmaking Studies at the University of New South Wales Art & Design in Sydney, Australia and a visiting Professor at the Xi’an Academy of Fine Art in Xian, China. He was the International Member-at-Large for the US-based Southern Graphics Council International from 2014 to 2016. His works have been showcased in 26 solo exhibits and has participated in over 200 group exhibitions around the world.
Full cast of The Band’s Visit
ATLANTIS Theatrical Entertainment Group has announced that musical theater performers Jep Go, Dean Rosen, Steven Conde, Rhenwyn Gabalonzo, and Leanne Mamonong complete the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit which opens in March at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. They join previously announced cast members Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Rody Vera, Mark Bautista, Nino Alejandro, Reb Atadero, Bibo Reyes, Jill Peña, Maronne Cruz, and Floyd Tena. The Band’s Visit opened on Broadway in 2018 and went on to win 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Based on the acclaimed film, The Band’s Visit tells the story of an Egyptian Police Band that arrives in Israel to play a concert. After a mix-up at the border, they are sent to a remote village in the middle of the desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travellers are taken in by the locals and their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways. It features music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Itamar Moses, and will mark its International Premiere in Manila. It runs from March 13 to 29 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Tickets are now available at www.ticketworld.com.ph.
