Arturo Sanchez, Jr., "Caught In A Time Warp", collage on convex mirror, detail
What a difference a week makes! Hard to believe, as we bask in today’s sunshine, how torrents of water engulfed our fair metropolis just seven days ago. While mundane matters deservedly took a back seat to stories of despair, hope, and good samaritanship, these exhibits prove that art can still offer some solace for the soul. Catch them while you can— while the good weather lasts: Continue reading
Toti Cerda, "Broken Vows'
It’s a great time to swing by the National Museum. For history buffs, War and Dissent looks at the Philippine-American War from 1898 to 1915 and examines both sides of the conflict in meticulous detail. For fashionistas, the Slim Retrospective offers a rare glimpse of Salvacion Lim Higgins’ exquisite creations from the 1950s to the 1990s. And for us art addicts, the Philippine Art Awards exhibit of winners starts today. Continue reading
Detail of Art Sanchez, "Saturation Point"
Art Sanchez, "Between Raindrops and Sunshine 6"
Art Sanchez works with collages on mirrors. I first saw his work a few weeks ago when some friends and I set out on a sojourn to Quezon City to check out the art scene away from our comfort zone of Makati. We all agreed he seemed an artist to keep an eye out for. For his first solo show, he brings us even more interesting collages. For two of them, his larger pieces, he combines the mirrors with oil paintings on canvas. He starts by scratching out the paint behind mirrors and seals his cut outs with lacquer or paint. As you can see from the photos, they come out kinda cool!
Art Sanchez, "Saturation Point"
Art Sanchez, "Afterthoughts...thoughts after"
Afterthoughts by Art Sanchez runs from 6 July at Blanc Art Space, 2E Crown Tower, 107 HV Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati. Ph (632)752-0032 or visit
Art Sanchez, "Test Subjects"
Detail , "Test Subjects"
Art Sanchez exhibit installation, at center is "Floating Moodswing"