Art is for all, and
it has the power to connect and unite people. This is what Ortigas Malls wanted
to showcase for the 6th Ortigas Art Festival at Estancia East Wing, Pasig City
from July 12 to August 13, 2023.
With the
overarching theme “Art for All: An Exhibition of Borderless Passion &
Craft,” the Ortigas Art Festival is a free event where visitors can see and
experience art in varying forms and participate in educational workshops. It
aims to highlight the talents of artists who
want to showcase their creations to a wider audience, as well as ignite
the passion and appreciation for the arts without being confined to a limited space.
“I’m really thankful to Ortigas Malls for providing an opportunity like this for six years. This is an important platform to really reach out to a wider market,” said Renato “Mang Ato” Habulan, Head Curator for Agos Studio and Linangan Residency. He added that the Ortigas Art Festival is a great way to educate people about various forms of art, and empower people to build a community through artistic expression.
A wide range of art appreciation
One of the highlights of this year’s Ortigas Art Festival are the artworks from Mr. Habulan’s Art Caravan, a traveling exhibit that brought art to various communities. The project encouraged collaboration between artists, fostering a creative space for them to paint and sculpt outside the confines of their rooms. These pieces are displayed at the Agos Studio and Linangan Art Residency exhibits.
Seasoned and
up-and-coming Filipino artists from Davao, headed by Ms. Rita Bustamante, also
shared pieces at the month-long exhibit.
For Photography, vintage photos from 1900-1920 of Southern Philippines and Cordillera are showcased by Ortigas Foundation. While fine print photographs are exhibited by Red Lab Gallery.
The Film
Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will host free Night Film
Screenings of critically acclaimed Filipino movies directed by Regina Cadena (Sonata), Paolo Villaluna (Pauwi Na), and Zig Dulay (Paglipay).
Aspiring filmmakers
can also join the third Ortigas Vertical Cinema Contest, with the theme
“Pursuit of Happiness,” for a chance to win exciting prizes.
For Dance &
Music, Step by Step Performing Arts Studio, Bughaw Folkloric, and Sindaw
Philippines Performing Arts Guild are scheduled to have performances during the
Ortigas Art Festival.
For Fashion, there
will be a Miss Universe National Costume Exhibit by Empire PH and a Couture and
Bridal Dress Exhibit by Kaayo Modern Mindanao.
In the spirit of
making arts and craft more accessible, Ortigas Art Festival is hosting a series
of talks and workshops.
Visitors can sign
up and have an immersive experience in pottery with OdangPutik, and create
intricate macrame pieces with Luntian Kagubatan in partnership with Agos Studio.
There will also be back-to-back workshops by the Philippine Bonsai Society and
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Manila.
Mr. John Silva,
Executive Director of the Ortigas Foundation, will give a talk on the
Cordillera exhibit, while Dr. Laya Boquiren Gonzales, professor at the University
of Asia and the Pacific, will give a talk entitled “Writing About Art and
Artists”. Another professor from UA&P will have a poetry reading of Dante
Alighieri’s “Inferno”.
“Over the past six
years, we have worked with so many people – those who came to learn and those
who came to teach,” said Helen Mirasol, Ortigas Art Festival Consultant. “One
thing that became an integral part of each festival were the Comment Boards,
which encouraged viewers to take a more critical view of the artworks,” adds
Mirasol.
Through the Ortigas
Art Festival, Estancia Mall continues its advocacy of bringing art closer to
more Filipinos as well as giving them respite from the challenges of everyday
life. The festival also gives Filipinos a chance to learn more about art and
tap into their artistic side.
“We have to teach
art to a wider audience because it can enlighten people. I hope we can connect
not only to young artists, but also to ordinary people who have the potential
to do more art,” said Mr. Habulan.
Art indeed has the
power to connect us all. Together, let us enjoy Ortigas Art Festival 2023.
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The Ortigas Art Festival 2023 will run from July 12 to August 13, 2023 at the East Wing, Estancia in Pasig City.
For more information, follow Ortigas Art Festival on Facebook (@ortigasartfestival), and Estancia on Facebook (@estanciaofficial) and Instagram (@estanciaph).
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