“1964 DRAWINGS” | Nov. 27 - Dec. 9, 2008 | SM Megamall
Roberto Chabet, known today as the Father of Philippine Conceptual Art and an avid supporter of young, promising artists, began introducing his pioneering ideas through drawing in the 1960s. On view at West Gallery in SM Megamall are 25 of his ink drawings on paper. All were done in 1964, giving us a glimpse into what fascinated Chabet during that time.
Rodel Tapaya and Marina Cruz Garcia collaborate anew in Uncommon Grounds, which is on view at West Gallery, SM Megamall until November 25.
Uncommon Grounds experiments on different painting surfaces and traditional process of mark-making. “Works in this exhibit are different from the usual works that we do. We tried to invent/experiment in this particular show,” Tapaya and Garcia wrote in a statement.
The third in a series of group shows titled *60″ x 40″*, the exhibit now features the latest works of Ranelle Dial, Mona, Elaine Navas and MM Yu. Carrying on the theme to showcase each artist’s unique style and perspective, *60″ x 40*” will be on view at the West Gallery, SM Megamall, from October 30 to November 11, 2008. (more…)
“193″ | Oct. 21 - Nov. 24, 2008 | West Avenue
193 is, oddly enough, street slang describing the male gender. 193 is the three male painters banded under this generalized colloquialism, the better to allow their divergent foci tolerant leeway side by side with one another. 193 shows paintings which focus gently on the socio-contemporary, but remain as individuated and idiosyncratic as their makers.
BACKGROUND CHECK (PICTURE’S NOT PERFECT) | Oct. 21 - Nov. 24, 2008 | West Avenue
Artist Melvin Culaba is the first person to admit that his subjects are not pretty. He chooses to zoom in on what ills the society, rather than what is comforting to the eye. Background Check, Culaba’s ninth one-man show, will run at West Gallery, Quezon City, from October 21 to November 24.