Since childhood, Cebu-based artist Pia Joy Salar has treated art as an escape. It’s her way to retreat from the world. Initially, she lacked the confidence to pursue art, but she couldn't deny that art fascinates her until now.
Her curiosity led to her experimenting with different art mediums. Watercolor portraits became her…
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Peter Bruce is a visual artist who blends photography and watercolor to express his creativity, experiences, and love for the Philippines. Combining these two mediums became his signature style, allowing for a deeper exploration of various multi-cultural themes.
Educated in London and now a resident of Cebu, Peter draws inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of everyday life…
In September, people come together to highlight the critical issue of suicide prevention and emphasize the value of mental health. Mental health concerns are more prevalent in a fast-paced, often stress-filled world. Therefore. it's essential to recognize the significance of emotions and how they profoundly impact well-being.
This time is also an opportunity to break the…
Self-taught artist Roselle Manalastas, from Candaba, Pampanga, likens her mainly impressionistic paintings to culinary arts. She says, “Just as the flavors are combined to create a culinary experience, I similarly integrate specific techniques with my personal touch and the influence of my adventures, cultures, and explorations.”
“This allows room for unexpected discoveries and emotional expressions in…
Manila, Philippines--Visual artist Faye Villanueva-Chelabian, also a published graphic novelist and co-founder of Kawangis Publishing Co., entered her piece titled “Hibla,” a two-way painting that shows the battle of Mactan, to the Quincentennial Celebration of the Victory at Mactan in 2021.
If the viewer looks closer at “Hibla,” through the lens of a phone camera in…
Meet Joemz Barros, a visual and graphic artist who has been passionate about art since high school. He loves painting in oil and approaches every piece with total commitment, whether with traditional or digital media, and fills each work with his unique perspective and emotional depth.
His handcrafted pieces, such as his original painting "Mount Pamitinan,"…
“Ilaw ng tahanan” is a Filipino idiom that translates to “light of the household,” depicting mothers and their role in each family. Mothers are known as parental figures who bring guidance and warmth into a household, but what is motherhood like? And how does it impact us as individuals? The answers differ for every experience…
Launched in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. It continues to be celebrated worldwide with events and activities promoting environmental awareness and action. In fact, Earth Day has led to the creation of several essential ecological laws , such as “The National Environmental…
Explore the exhibit of Kate Bautista, “ Emotions All Over the Place,” a passionate and colorful display that celebrates femininity, sensuality, and empowerment–urging the viewers to break free from various social boundaries.
Through her art, Bautista advocates liberating sexual identities, and promoting acceptance and body positivity. Her artworks showcase a range of emotions and…
FilipinoArt.ph is participating in the month-long celebration of women in March. The theme, "Women in Art: Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Female Artists and their Place in the Art World," highlights the female artists' experiences and how they engage with the greater art community. This theme inspires us to consider female artists'…