Princess Ariane C.

Pempeña Grade 11-Einstein

CPAR
Contemporary Art for Pleasure
Madonna of the Slums

The artist Vicente Manansala, who was born on January 22, 1910 and passed away on
August 22, 1981, was famous for his realistic subject matter that he portrayed using abstract
or cubist techniques. Manansala believed that the process of creating a work of art, much
like the act of lovemaking, is where the true beauty lies, rather than simply in the finished
product.

Contemporary Art as Profession

Ronald Ventura’s acrylic and oil painting Party Animal (2017)

Ronald Ventura is a highly acclaimed contemporary artist from the Philippines renowned for
his intricate and multi-dimensional creations that represent the diverse national, historical,
cultural, and religious aspects of his country Notably, he has achieved the distinction of
having sold the most expensive piece of contemporary Filipino artwork ever in the
Philippines.
Contemporary Art as Commentary
Widewalls

Cesar Legaspi a Filipino artist, gained recognition for his Cuban-influenced artworks that
tackled social inequality His paintings, characterized by overlapping shapes and strong
emotions, effectively blended modern and mythical elements with the struggles of the
laboring masses.

Contemporary art as Self-expression

Granadean Arabesque (1958)
José T. Joya gained recognition for introducing abstract expressionism in the Philippines,
and his notable masterpiece is the Granadean Arabesque (1958). Additionally, he was
chosen as the representative of the Philippines at the 1964 Venice Biennale.
Contemporary Art in Spirituality
The Holy Family

Emmanuel Garibay was born in Kidapawan, North Cotabato, Philippines in 1962. He is

known as much for his expressionist figurative style as for the content of many of his works,
which often express a keen social and political consciousness (Social Realism).
Contemporary Art as Remembrance
Tinikling
Fernando Amorsolo was a Filipino Asian Modern & Contemporary painter who was born in
1892. During his lifetime Fernando Amorsolo employed natural and backlighting techniques
to create over ten thousand paintings and sketches. His most famous pieces depict the
dalagang Filipina, the landscapes of his native Philippines, portraits, and scenes from World
War II.