Yuchengco Museum, Ayala Avenue, MRT, 11/18

The last time I visited Yuchengco Museum was in 2016. During this visit, I have come to know a national artist, Cesar Legaspi. Two of his works caught my attention. More so, I learned that he was color blind and this was why his choice of colors have instensity in them. 

I was lucky to witness a whole room dedicated to Amorsolo. What I couldn't forget about that exhibit was, I saw two The Mango Harvest paintings. I asked the guards why but none of them couldn't answer my inquiry. I tried reaching out to the museum but no response yet. Anyways, it was a fulfilling museum trip. Of course, the trip wouldn't be complete without souvenir shopping. 

Update 11/24: Yuchengco Museum replied back. Amorsolo was a master replicator of his paintings. He had a lot of requests for copies of his paintings, he had sort of like a catalog where people would choose which one they liked. They are all original paintings, done in different years. But when you look closely at each painting, there are tiny details that vary (e.g. the girl’s strap, number of mangoes & other fruits, etc). They aren’t totally identical. He made sure of it. ☺️

Last Saturday's weather was perfect weather for a long stroll so I took that opportunity. I love Makati and it's been years since I took a stroll.

One thing led to another, since I was on my way to the MRT, I chose to take it. It's been years and it improved. Malamig na sa train. :D

Art Fair Philippines 2016 - Part 1

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.

The lovebirds and the lotus

While strolling in Tiendesitas, I found these two lovely paintings painted on leaves. I couldn't resist, I bought two.

The lovebirds and the lotus.

I bought the lovebirds for the detail and the color and these days, I really enjoy nature and they somewhat symbolize freedom and love for me. And this will be given to to lovebirds we know, Hazel and Marvine.

For the lotus, it was kept in a box, the person who assisted me just shown me everything in that box and there was the lotus painting.

I loved it. It's very significant to meditation and yoga.

Like a lotus flower that grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy water surface, we can rise above our defilements and sufferings of life.

Maria

Painting Exhibit in Shangri-La

On my way home yesterday, I saw these pretty paintings from our local artists. When I asked how much, the one who assisted me told me it ranged up to 90K. WOW! I wish I have that kind of money to purchase these.

My my my favorite from the batch. This is huge and this is 90K.

Maria

Reflection by CJ de Silva

Oooops.

Take two!

Reflection Painting

More beautiful in person and it's personalized.

:)

By CJ de Silva

Pink Painting

I once posted whether to watch Phantom of the Opera or hope to purchase a painting by CJ de Silva.

I think I have made up my mind...

It was love at first sight. Reflection by CJ de Silva

SO PINK. My wallpaper - office and home. :)

Unfortunately, it's been flooded last week according to her.

On the other hand, she's going to paint a new one for me.

It's going to be different from this but similar concept. I love the idea that she's going to inject some elements I asked her to consider in the new painting. That... that made me so excited.

I know it's going to be beautiful.