Portrait of Nature, Part I

Portrait of Nature is the first exhibit of Portrait Artists of the Philippines, Inc. (PASPI) Manila Chapter. PASPI is led by Romulo Galicano and Cee Cadid, its chairman and president, respectively.

The theme of the exhibit may have stemmed from Galicano’s childhood belief that “painting a portrait is like painting a landscape”. This statement is due to the “parallelisms between the facets and features of a human visage and physiognomy of those of a landscape” (Cid Reyes).

PASPI Manila Chapter’s Portrait of Nature is a celebration of the splendor of our environment, a testament to the disquietude within humans due to its present state, and the manifestation of the mastery of the members of PASPI of the art of portraiture.

Most of the images bring me back to my childhood in Iloilo, from the cow grazing on the grass to the brook with crystal clear water. The purity of the surrounding, the simplicity of the environs, and the peacefulness of an era are all captured by the hands of the artists. Looking at them reminds of happier times, when things were uncomplicated and laughter rang with genuineness.

Portrait of Nature art exhibit at Gateway Gallery will run until August 23, 2019.

For related entries, please read Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art, Gateway Gallery Revisited, and Topiary Garden.

Here are the photos of some of the artworks showcased in Portrait Artists of the Philippines, Inc. Manila Chapter’s Portrait of Nature:

Portrait Artists Society of the Philippines, Inc. Manila Chapter presents Portrait of Nature
A Leisure Stroll in a Park (2019) by Dante Silverio. Oil on canvas, 25” x 20”
Ang Lawa sa El Dorado (2019) by Romulo Galicano. Oil on canvas, 12” x 20”
Araneta Sidewalk (2019) by Cee Cadid. Gouache on Canson paper, 15” x 23”
Batuhang Batis Series I and Batuhang Batis Series II (2019) by Sen Lacson. Watercolor, 12” x 14”
Before It’s Too Late (2019) by Joe Marie Sanclaria. Oil on canvas, 14” x 18”
Beside Quiet Water (2019) by Maridi Nivera. Oil on Belgian Linen, 20” x 16”
Daloy (2019) by Andrea Torres. Oil on canvas, 18” x 14”
Top: Daranak Falls (2019) by Tina Periquet. Oil on canvas, 12” x 12”. Bottom: Wawa (2019) by Jeimee Cadid. Gouache on Canson paper, 12” x 16”
El Dorado’s Evergeen (2019) by Fred Baldemor. Oil on canvas, 12” x 18”
Enchantress Series: Mother and Child (2019) by Roland Santos. Watercolor, 22” x 15”
En-deer-ment (2019) by Lhen Cruzat. Soft pastel on paper, 11” x 15”
Equus (2019) by Celeste Lecaroz. Soft Pastel, 25” x 20”
Guava (2019) and Macopa (2019) by Wilson Baldemor. Oil on canvas, 1” x 18”
In the Palace Gardens of the Shogun (2019) by Tina Periquet. Watercolor, 12” x 16”
It’s Impossible (2019) by Elwin Lyon. Oil on canvas, 18” x 24”
Lagaslas sa Umaga (2019) by Romulo Galicano. Oil on canvas, 20” x 24”
Lambat (2019) by Andrea Torres. Oil on canvas, 20” x 16”

For more PASPI Manila Chapter artworks, please read Portrait of Nature, Part II.

Gateway Gallery Address:

Gateway Gallery is in the 5th Floor of Gateway Tower, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

Gateway Gallery Hours:

Monday to Sunday 10am to 7pm

Gateway Gallery Contact Number:

(02) 588 - 4092

Gateway Gallery Entrance Fee:

FREE!

How to get to Gateway Gallery:

1. Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao Station. The exit is adjacent to Gateway Mall. Take the elevator to the 5th floor or the escalator to the cinema lobby of Gateway Mall. It is to the left of the theaters when facing the ticketing area.

2. Take the MRT-3 to Cubao Station. Go to the bridgeway that connects Farmer’s Plaza to Gateway Mall. Take the elevator to the 5th floor and exit in the Gateway Tower. The Gateway Art Gallery is next to the Topiary Garden.

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