CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM
THE REGION
SIR ALDRIN B. PADAYAO
What do you think are the qualities of an artist? Do you possess those
character traits? If you do, state some of your artistic qualities.
• Nature of ART
• Derived from the Latin word ars/artis which means to do or man-made.
• A medium of expression because we express our ideas, emotions, feelings,
• without using words.
• Creative activity that involves skill or expertise in handling materials and
• organizing them into something new.
• Applied to express ideas by the use of skill and imagination in the creation of
• objects and experiences that can be shared to others.
• Art is derived from Latin word "ars," meaning ability or skill. -J.V. Estolas
• Art is taken from the Italian word "artis," which means craftsmanship, skill,
• mastery of form exist between material and technique. - [Link]
• Art is a product of man's need to express himself. – R. Zulueta
• Art is the communication of ideas and feelings by means of medium, color,
• sound, bronze, marble, words, and film. -C. Sanchez
• Art is beauty of the world. – Plato
• Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind-one which demands for its own
• satisfaction and fulfilling. – J. Dewey
• Art is the skilful arrangement of nature such as colors sounds, lines,
• movements, words, stones, wood, etc., and to express human feelings. –
• Rustia
IMPORTANCE OF ART
• Satisfies the needs for personal expression
• Develops our skills to express ourselves
• Challenges us to see things differently
• Unleashes our hidden desires and passion
• Can change our ways in life
• Sees the truth that we might not understand
before
• Gives pleasure, satisfaction and gratification
FUNCTIONS OF ART
• Most important means of expression developed by
man.
• To express beauty
• To give man moment of relaxation and spiritual
happiness
• To serve as a channel of man’s passion
• To reform man
• To overcome the feelings of restlessness and
loneliness
ART APPRECIATION
• Art Appreciation
• It is the ability to interpret or understand
man-made arts and enjoy them either through
actual and work-experience with tools and
materials or possession of these works for
satisfaction.
WORK OF ART
• Work of Art
• An activity that involves both imagination and skill in
accomplishing it
• A thing of beauty having aesthetic value; obra maestra
that provides aesthetic
• value to viewers
• Must have an artistic and literary merit
• A symbolic state of meaning rather having a practical
function
SUBJECT OF ART
• Subject of Art
• The subject matter may vary, usually
anything that is represented in the
artwork. It may be a person, object,
scene, or event.
THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS FROM THE
REGION
Contemporary Arts
• According to [Link], contemporary art forms refer to field of arts such as
• painting, drawing, dancing, music, sculpture, architecture, etc.
• According to [Link], contemporary art is the art of today and produced in the
• second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century.
• Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and
• technologically advanced world.
• Contemporary art in most cases, defined it as art that has been and continuously
• being created during our lifetime. ([Link])
• Example: The artist is using different computer software on his/her artwork.
• During the 21st century, these art forms include photography, graphic design
• and animation.
• Contemporary art is the art of the modern world, created in the last half of
• the 21st Century.
• Contemporary or modern-day artists work in an internationally inclined,
• culturally and ethnically diverse and technologically and scientifically
• forward moving world.
• Their art is a vigorous arrangement of resources, approaches, impressions
• and themes that linger the thought-provoking limitations that was
• previously well in progress in the 20th Century.
Contemporary Philippine Art
• The art of the Philippines refers to the works of art
that have developed and accumulated in the
Philippines from the beginning of civilization in the
country up to the present era.
• According to Santos (2016), in Philippine art as in
its culture, one notes the various shades, lines, and
tones, and even the contrasting characters that have
been absorbed and blended into new forms that are
particularly Filipino.
• Contemporary Arts began during the 1950s, after
World War II. Artists began to experiment various
procedures and various methods of communicating
their feelings, perspectives, thoughts, and different
things that they needed to communicate through
Arts. They were viewed as contemporary artists in
light of the fact that their styles and methods of
making artworks veered away from that of
customary workmanship.
• As times change, innovation, individual’s
thoughts, issues, needs, and so forth
change as well. Contemporary art would
now be able to be discovered any place
artist can put their work. It isn't kept in
historical centers.
• Contemporary Philippine Arts tends to be found in
the various displays, art schools, side lanes and
open spaces like train or transport
stations,shopping centers, parks and malls. Along
these lines, what is basic in contemporary arts is
the procedure of art-making. For most, it is not
howmuch cash they make from their last work but
the message it wants to convey.
Contemporary Art Forms from the Region
• It refers to art forms that are developing in
various regions of the Philippines that relied on the
existing materials in specific region or province.
• For example, natives of Batanes or the Ivatans
use a headgear called Vacul,made from the fibres
of vuyavuy palm, to protect them from the
scotching heat of the sun while working on their
farmlands. This particular headgear is also a
substitute to umbrella in rainy season.
VUYAVUY PALM
• Contemporary Art Forms from the Region
• It refers to art forms that are developing in various regions of the Philippines
that relied on the existing materials in specific region or [Link] example,
natives of Batanes or the Ivatans use a headgear called Vacul,made from the
fibres of vuyavuy palm, to protect them from the scotching heat of the sun
while working on their farmlands. This particular headgear is also a substitute
to umbrella in rainy [Link]://Wikipedia,org/Ivatabn_VaculAnother
example of regional art forms are the vases and statues crafted in the
• Cordillera region, particularly in Baguio and Benguet
[Link]://Wikipedia,org/Benguwet_StatueThese statues are similar to
intended for thanksgiving the statues used by indigenous people in rituals for
rich harvest, to repel sinister and for11 celebration of marriages and in
conducting funeral. Some of these statues together with paintings and other
art forms are now part of Philippine indigenous arts.
• In the province of Marinduque,town of Mogpog those who
partake in the celebration of Moriones Festival(1807)
use morion masks to portray the Roman soldiers and
Syrian mercenaries in the story of the Passion of the
[Link] Moriones denotes the masked and costumed
penitents who march around the town for seven days
searching for Longinus. These Masks were intricately
painted with colorful designs that symbolize Roman
culture,Customs and [Link]://Wikipedia,org/Morione
MORION MASK
• In the Visayan Region, maskara, which means Mask is
a prominent feature of the festival which also bears the
same name. Maskara are always ornamented with
smiling faces, giving rise to Bacolod being named the
"City of Smiles"
• Inhabitants of the Panay Islands are also known for
having tattoos or pintawhich symbolizes their “kaisugan”
or valor or bravery.
MASKARA FESTIVAL
• These tattoos are called Pinta which makes Visayan
people of Ilo-ilo and Panay regions to earn the name
“Pintados” which later became the name of their festival.
• In Mindanao Area, Muslim people of Zamboanga are
renowned for their colorful “Vintas”.Vinta is a traditional
outrigger boat of Mindanao Island. Vintas are
characterized by their colorful rectangular log sails or
bukay and bifurcated prows and sterns, which resemble
the gaping mouth of a crocodile. Vinta are used as fishing
vessels, cargo ships, and houseboats
PINTADOS FESTIVAL
• Tribes of Mindanao are also known for T'nalak, a
traditional cloth made by a group of people in Lake
Sebu, South Cotabato called T'bolis, This
traditional cloth is hand-woven made of
Abacafibers which traditionally has three primary
colors, red, black and the original color of the
Abaca leaves. The colorants of the materials are
naturally dyed boiled in with bark, roots and leaves.
T’ NALAK CLOTH
• T’bolis believes that they cannot create a design of the
Tinalak if they have not dreamed of it. Therefore, they are
sometimes called the "Dream Weavers". Lastly,
Sarimanok, the legendary bird that has become an
ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is depicted as a fowl
with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its
beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with
scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of
good
fortune.
SARIMANOK
• Filipino contemporary artists use various local materials
that are indigenous in our country. These include Abaca,
which belongs to Banana family. Its fiber has a natural
luster with colors ranging from pure white to ivory and
dark brown. It is being used in making slippers, ropes,
twine and hammock.
• Bamboo is use as raw material in creating many
products. It is used in construction, textile, musical
instruments, weapons, and many more.
• Buri on the other hand is extracted from the matured
leaves of the buri palm. The fibre is durable and resistant
to moisture. Hats, bags, baskets,memorabilia boxes,
perfume tray are other products that can be made out of
Buri leaves.
• Pandan, a tropical plant, is processed and transformed
into splints that are being used as raw material. Pandan is
use in producing baskets, hats, picture frames and bags.
• Lastly, Rattan which belongs to the palm
family has different types such as high or low
climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan
species. Rattan is being used in
manufacturing baskets, picture frames,
furniture and other novelty items, Zoya lounge
chair, Valencia queen size bed and Rest
divan.
VARIOUS ART FORMS Different classification of art forms and list down some
local Filipino Contemporary artist, some of whom are awardees of GAMABA and are
considered as “Living National Treasure” of the country
• DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS
• By the Audience - focus on how audience classify arts
• Performing Arts - involves the use of an artist’s body as a medium; an art
form that requires movement from one place to another (e.g. plays,
movies, live music, movies/TV shows, operas, mimes, puppet
shows,acrobatics, dances, and ballets)Visual Arts - usually exists in two-
dimensional form and stays in one place; something that we see and hear
Literature - narratives or works that are literary in nature and primarily deals
with imaginative and artistic writing (e.g. prose and poetry)Sculptural - a three-
dimensional form that we can touch, see, and climb. It stays in one place. (e.g.
monuments, architectural designs,rice terraces, rock gardens, Eiffel Tower,
Statue of Liberty, flowergardens, water fountains, and buildings
• By Critics - Focus on how people judge art
• Major Arts or Fine Arts - those that include music, literature,
sculpture, painting, dance, theater, photography, and architecture.
• Minor Arts or Applied Arts - those that include ceramics, furniture,
letterings, etc.
- Pure Art - created and performed for other’s sake and for
audience satisfaction (e.g. watching movie)
-Practical Art - with a purpose; for practical use (e.g. chair and
table)
• By an Artist - Characterized by physical and special sensing
• Sight Art - something that you can see, imagine, and create (e.g.
painting, drawing, mosaic crafting, drafting, stage designing,
andgraphic designing)
• Sound Art - something that you can hear (e.g. prose, poetry,
play, and music)
• Touch Art- something that you can feel or touch (e.g. sculpture,
curving, wood craft, pottery, and dance movement)
• Other Classifications
• Real Art - something that is understandable,“what you
see is what you get”, objective and representational (e.g.
photography,stage play, dance, sculpture, and
architecture)
• Abstract Art- non-subject matter, non-representational
but technique_x0002_focused and style-oriented (e.g.
Grey Tree by Piet Mondria
GREY TREE BY PIET MONDRIA
LOCAL FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
• This list of local Filipino Contemporary artists
includes awardees from Gawad ng Manlilikha ng
Bayan or GAMABA who are considered as our
“National Living Treasures”.
• These awardees produce art forms that are woven
into everyday life. These artists elucidate how pre-
colonial traditions and cultural aspects survive
though the contemporary times.
LOCAL FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
ARTIST TRIBE/REGION CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS
LIZA MACUJA - ELIZALDE MANILA - NATIONAL CAPITAL BALLET
REGION
GINAW BILOG Hanonou, Mangyan Panaytayan, POETRY
Oriental Mindoro
Masino Intaray Pala’wan Brookes Point,PALAWAN LOCAL MUSIC
Samaon Sulaiman- Mamasa pano, Magundanao LOCAL MUSIC
Lang Dulay T’boli, Lake Sebu, South Cotobato TEXTILE WEAVING
Salinta Monon Tagabawa Bagobo, TEXTILE WEAVING
Bansalan,Davao del Sur
Alonzo Saclag Lubugan, Kalinga local music and dance
Federico Caballero Sulod-Bukidnon, Calinog, Iloilo epic chanting
Uwang Ahadas Yakan Lamitan, Basailan local music
Darhata Sawabi Tausug, Parang, Sulu textile weaving
Eduardo Mutuc Kapampangan, Apalit, Pampanga Metal Working
Haja Amina Appi Sama Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi Mat Weaving
PERFORMANCE TASK #1 Let us DiscoverDirection: Have a virtual tour of our contemporary artists’ works at
[Link] and choose one masterpiece that attracts you most.
Research and give details about its form. Be guided by the questions
below. For learners who do not have internet access, please refer to the
pictures below.
WRITE IN A 1 WHOLE SHEET OF PAPER
• Title of the Contemporary Artwork:___________________
• Artist: _______________________________
• Region: ______________________________
1. What is the artwork all about?
2. What does the artist want to convey to his/her audience?
3. What evidence is present in the artwork for you to consider it as a
contemporary Philippine art?
[Link] the era it was created, how do you relate it with the
social situation prevalent during that time? Does it signify any
message?