Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is back at Art Fair Philippines 2023 with more support for artists and art lovers alike.
BPI, a
staunch advocate of Philippine Arts, supports visual artists through
partnerships and art lovers through the provision of greater access to artworks
in art events such as Art Fair Philippines, which is coming back face-to-face
from a three-year hiatus.
“As we
appreciate the value of artists and their works, we also see the significance
of collecting and keeping great artworks, which is why we at BPI continue to
provide our support as well to art lovers who, time and time again, visit Art
Fair Philippines and acquire valuable artworks,” said Jenelyn Z. Lacerna, the
Group Head of BPI Unsecured Lending and Cards, Product and Sales.
To promote
art appreciation and further boost the local art scene, BPI offers
complimentary access to cardholders of BPI Visa Signature, Platinum Rewards
Mastercard, Amore Platinum Cashback, and Gold Mastercard.
“At BPI, we
consider keepers of valuable art works as art investors, as the works they
acquire become part of their investment portfolio,” Lacerna said.
BPI has been
the caretaker of more than 1,000 artworks by many prominent Filipino artists,
such as Fernando Amorsolo, Jose Joya, and Ben Cabrera. Most of these art pieces
are the country’s finest expressions of Philippine culture and are reflective
of BPI’s inherent values.
“The kind of
support BPI gives to art lovers provides them greater access to exclusive
events such as Art Fair Philippines, which continues to showcase the country’s
vibrant local art scene and helps Filipino visual artists generate support and
reach a wider audience,” Lacerna added.
BPI affirms
its commitment to recognize and nurture the country’s artistry and talent
through its participation in events like this.
One of the
many galleries featured in the art fair is Art Cube, which provides a platform
for talented young artists to showcase their works before an extensive roster
of art collections. The gallery, which will be located on the 5th Level, Booth
No. 5, will feature the works of father-and-son Renato and Guerrero Habulan,
showing a glimpse of ordinary people: iconic images of the masses, their
dignity amid hardship, and as an inspiration. Renato, a post-war and
contemporary painter, is one of the most influential and award-winning
watercolor artists in the country. Guererro, a recipient of the Thirteen
Artists Awards of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, combines different figurative
styles and approaches—from hyperrealism to pop surrealism to the “ready-made”
images of silk screen printing.
Also
featured in this year’s edition of the art fair includes Celine Lee, who has
been recognized for her work, including the Juror’s Choice Award of Merit at
the Philippine Art Awards in 2020. She has a diverse portfolio that includes
paintings, sculptures, embroidery pieces, and multimedia works that show her
innovative use of different materials and media.
Art lovers
can also check out the works of Winna Go, a finalist in multiple competitions
in 2018, such as the LRT Art Competition, Shell National Student Art
Competition, Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Competition, and Regional
Winner for Philippine Art Awards. In most of her works, she gathers inspiration
from the history of the Chinese diaspora, the richness of the Chinese and
Filipino culture, her identity and positionality in society, and the beauty of
nature.
“We invite
the art enthusiasts out there to come and join us at the Art Fair Philippines
and discover the country’s artistry and talent. Check out the many
participating galleries that showcase Filipino artistry at its best,” Lacerna
added.
For more
information, please visit the Art Fair Philippines website and follow Art Fair
Philippines on Instagram (@artfairph) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/artfairph).
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