Yesterday, I thought we were only going to a small art fair or bazaar. My friend didn't explain when she invited me last week. It was going to be free for Makati students so I didn't expect much but was excited because I would love to see paintings and art installations. We walked from Slim's to Greenbelt 5 to the Link! When we get there, a lot of people were lined up outside and all seemed excited to get inside. I didn't know it was a huge art event that is happening in Makati every year. I got excited too.
There is a certain joy to see people with the similar enthusiasm with the arts gather together and enjoy the works of Filipino artists. A lot of people love arts; and yesterday, it was evident. It's inspiring to see that Makati nurtures the art and culture of the country, What they do always reminds me why I like Makati so much. Makati make it happen... or maybe the Ayalas make it happen. :)
It was held at The Link and even I was having a bad headache, that seemed to go away as soon as we got inside. From an hour plan, it became almost 3 hours. And it wasn't enough to see and appreciate everything. I am excited to witness this again next year.
I found myself drawn to works that were interactive, three dimensional, or extremely minimal.
Here are my favorites from the Art Fair.
Mark Justiniani - LEDs, reflective media, objects
I was very lucky to see this because it was located to where I thought was a CR, lol. I got curious. When I got in, it was pitch-black dark. Quite scary. Then, I saw this first and I immediately thought, "optical illusion." It felt real. Looking down felt like you were really about to fall.
And this what seemed like a hallway -a long hallway leading to you don't know where. I looked at the back to see if it was long, but it was only a flat screen, a different image was on the other side of it. Galing!
And for the finale, it was wide! A train tunnel? It was a tunnel. Very dark. A lot of people were impressed. Me, too. It was scary. It takes you to a place you wouldn't want to be because it would be really scary to walk here alone.
I wanted to go nearer but everyone was taking pictures but a little girl bravely went in front and I was glad she did. I got a shot where it captured the whole point and experience of the work.
Fernando Zobel - Oil on canvas
I was walking and saw an extremely simple abstract painting that has a peaceful quality into it. First one I have seen that was uncomplicated to look at. Quiet, calm, still. Its soothing appeal made me want to come closer to it. The paintings looked familiar so I checked who made it. It was Fernando Zobel. Wow. I have always wanted to go to Ayala museum to see his works and yesterday I saw some of them.
Globe Telecom Interactive Art
Valerie Chua - Oil on canvas
I love this painting. I love the use of color and the style of the painter itself - very feminine.
It has a larger version.
Aparador, bote, salamin
My bad, I wasn't able to get the artists' names for these but these were also my favorites.
These reminded me of the typical vanity tables and mirrors of a Filipina. I do these, too!
Another enclosed space, somehow interactive also. "I have a secret."
It took me to a very personal space, the bedroom. And, it reminded so much of the painting I have from CJ de Silva. Vinatge-y and pinterest-y. Our bedrooms are our first Pinterest and Instagram.
Moma and National Bookstore Displays
I want these!
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