I could not believe that in the most unexpected place at the heart of Makati I would stumble onto a really beguiling show. A friend told me that Ricco Renzo Gallery at the LRI Plaza in Reposo St. had small pieces that I may find interesting. Without expecting much, and seeing that I had actually completed the Christmas shopping, I decided to drop by on my way home.
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The Ateneo Art Awards 2009
Well, I got two of the three winners right, and the third I actually picked as a runner-up, so I guess I didn’t do too badly in predicting this year’s recipients of the Ateneo Art Awards. I had a feeling the two-dimensional pieces would be passed over, no matter how excellently-made. All in all, the quality of the short-listed artists only bodes well for the future of Philippine art. I am proud to say I saw all but two of the shows in situ. It was great to relive them at the Ateneo Art Gallery’s display at Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Of course the experience does not come close to actually viewing the shows (where was Patty’s lace piano?), but still, you do get a feel for the sensibilities of each of the artists. How exhilarating to witness the diversity!