Noell El Farol, "Disposable Anting-Anting", detail

Avellana Art Gallery’s annual printmaking exhibit always provides an opportunity to catch up with the stalwarts of the Philippine Association of Printmakers Inc.  You get a mix of the old hands tweaking the tried and tested, along the craft’s younger practitioners introducing some fresh perspectives.   Beyond Printmaking lives up to its purpose.  It makes us believe in the art form’s vast possibilities, certainly aided by the wonderful way this show has been installed. Continue reading →