Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions - 1st Quarter Summary Notes

Contemporary Arts – 1st Quarter Prayer leader, dasal nalang natin to bhe
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Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions
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1st Quarter Reviewer/Summary Notes
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11- Onesta’

Topic 1: Contemporary Arts

08 – 08 – 23
❖ Main Key points

→ Through the different regions in the Philippines lay many cultural artworks with
different styles and signific meanings.
→ Contemporary artworks are defined by each person’s perspective, yet the author
behind the masterpiece is the only person to authentically understand their work.
→ Contemporary arts have distinguishable characteristics that differ itself from
traditional settings.
→ The Philippines is a gold mine of Art
• Arts
o Is the expression of one’s feelings through creating out of their imagination.
o Something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that
expresses important ideas or feelings.
• Contemporary Arts
o A statement that an artist makes about life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and many
other things that define human life.
o “Art made and produced by artists living today” – J. Paul Getty Museum
o Not restricted to individual experience, but it is reflective of the world we live in.
o Events in the world having one effect to the Philippines
o “Pantapon” – Short-lived and thrown away after use
o Artwork that is created by today’s contemporary artists (us), has a world view,
and is sensitive to changing time
• Characteristics
o Is not confined to the Museum
o Many Contemporary artists are self-taught and did not have formal education.
o The practice of selling painting have changed. Anyone who has access in
internet can view the artwork and can purchase it.
o Installation artworks are intended for display in a particular setting for a span of
time.
o Originality is not an issue. An artist can get another artist’s work and add to it,
redesign or interpret it using other materials.
o Artists employ the help of other people (carpenter, fabricator, welder,
electricians) in constructing their artworks.

o In architecture, different shapes & form emerged as the result of the use of other
materials.
o The process of art-making is essential to contemporary artist.
• Difference of Traditional and Contemporary art

o Contemporary Art
> An art produced at the present period in time.
> Focus on anything that can be considered a form of art.
> They reflect modern ideas and thoughts, which are subject to implement the
change in the society
o Traditional Art
> Is a folk art.
> It encompasses the art produced from an indigenous culture, peasants, or
other laboring trade’s people.
> Takes a long time to create. It takes years to master their skills.

Topic 2: History of Philippine Art

08 – 16 – 23
❖ Main Key points

→ The Pre-Colonial Period focused on tribal art, with Filipino highlands culture
emphasized in the artworks. This includes pottery, weaving, tattoo, jewelry,
carving, metal crafts, and indigenous textiles.
→ After, the Islamic Period began. It was brought by an Arab names Sayyid Abubakar
whom came to Sulu to evangelize. This then evolved into an era, with artworks
characterized by flowers, plant forms, and geometric designs.
→ During the Spaniard colonization, artworks centered in emphasizing the value of
nationalism and freedom. Of independence and democracy from the brutalities
of Spain. Artists such as Juan Luna depicted said virtue through his works like
“Spoliarium”.
→ The Americans colonized the Philippines after Spain, focusing rather on
development and modernization.
→ However, the Imperial Japanese, during WWII, destroyed such advancement. This
was known as the darkest period in the Philippines.
→ All was retrieved back during the Post War in middle 1940s, up until now, the
Republic/Contemporary Art (That began during the Marco’s Republic)
• Pre-colonial Period
o Art was woven into fabric of everyday life.
o They do not refer it as art of today
o No distinction of forms into categories
o Everyday expressions were all integrated within the rituals.
o Stories on their hunting period and games were shook during community
gatherings.
o Indigenous Filipinos already had their own art, literature, and architectures. It
includes their cultures and rituals.
o Pottery, weaving, tattoo, jewelry, carving, metal crafts, wood carvings, and
indigenous textiles.
• Islamic Period
o Characterized by design of flowers, plant forms, and geometric designs.
o Arab named Sayyid Abubakar came to Sulu, Philippines. He spread the religion
to most of Mindanao. It was then embraced by the Maguindanaoan, Tausug,
Yakan, Samal, and Badyao.
o Quran (Islamic Bible) servers as their literature.
o Mosque is one of their prime architectures.

o They have a sculpture called “Ukkl”/”Okir” which features sculpting, molding,

pottery, and weaving with patterns.
• Spanish Colonial Era (1521 – 1889) (378 years)

o Introduced formal painting, sculpture and architecture which was inspired by
the byzantine, Matheo, Baroque, and Rococo art styles.
o Spanish Art
> Focused on Christianity and Catholicism formed like a latin cross, Churches
are designed with Baroque features and details.
> Plazas were built
> Caves served as houses.
> Sculptures focused on paint figures, wall details for churches.
> Caroza – buried as a stand of santos and pantas in procession.
> Music and Dance were also very actively used an entertainment.
▪ Pabata – Occurs in Holy Week
▪ Kundiman – A way to please or court one’s partner using songs and
instruments.
> Cariñosa, Tinikling, Pandanggo sa ilaw, and many more dances were
introduced.
> Doctrine Christian – The Bible’s auxiliary
> Theaters are introduced for the entertainment.
> Sarswela, Senakulo, Komedyo, Moro-moro are some examples of theater art.
> The visual art that was established were to show rebellion against Spain.
• American Colonial Era (1899 – 1949) (40 years)

o Most architecture were modernized, and cities had a major development.
o A theater show which focuses on comedy was released and, called Vaudeville.
o Demil Burnham Park – Baguio
o Painting by Fernando Amorsolo emerged that re-effect the Filipino culture.
o Reuniting them are landscapes, still life and portrait.
o The sculpture of the Chlation that was made by Guillermo Tolentino in (1935)
• Japanese Colonial Era (1941 – 1945) (5 years)

o Darkest Period
o Destroyed most of the art that were made
o Modern Art was lovely getting into the count world in Nui Dia.
o Victorio Edades with Carlos Fransisco and Galo Hernandez.
o Haiku – a poem of 3 nerve of Japanese origin.
• Post-war (1946 – 1969)

o Modern Art Era
o Malls, real estates, and advanced architecture.

• Contemporary Arts (1970 – Present {60 years"})

o Started in the 4th Republic of the country. (Marcos)
Topic 3: Subject Mat ter & Style in Cont. Arts

08 – 16 – 23
❖ Main Key points

→ Subject Matter refers to what the artwork is about. It is the general idea presented
by the artwork that the artist aimed to convey.
→ It is difficult to examine the Subject Matter and identify as it is open to the
perspective of everyone’s thoughts and idea. The only one to truly understand the
reasoning of the artwork is the artist themself.
→ Examples of Subject Matters are: Religion, Abstract, Still Life, History, Landscape,
People, Animal, etc.
→ A Subject Matter differs from Theme as the Theme is the conceptualized “story”
behind the artwork whilst Subject matter is simply the idea.
• Subject Matter
o Refers to what the artwork is about
o It is the visual or narrative focus of the work
o The main idea that is presented in the art
o The subject in art is basically the essence of the piece → Identifying the purpose
o Examples: Religious, Abstract
o Subject Matter is more general than of the title of the work.
o Refers to the topic or focal point that an art piece is built around.
o This may be a person, still life, landscape, building, persons, animals, history,
and other foundational elements.
o It is important to understand the subject matter of a piece of art to understand
the meaning of the piece of art overall.
o Guide Questions in looking for Subject Matter

> What is depicted in this artwork?
> What is the artist trying to express to the world?
o Subject Matter in Contemporary Art

> People (Portraiture)
> Arrangements of Objects (Still life)
> The natural world (landscape or any other scape)
> Abstractions (Non-objective)

o Importance of Subject Matter

> It brings the artist’s perspective to its portrayal.
o An artist may have a certain vision or purpose for their artwork. That said, the
artist can’t control your interpretation of their art. The way the viewer perceives
is what makes contemporary art.
o Why it is difficult to identify the Subject Matter

> Audience
> Without direct communication with the artist
> Must decipher the artist’s thoughts by observing the work’s subject and form.
o As the viewer of a piece of art, its your job to analyze and consider it carefully to
make your own case for what the subject matter is.
o Determining the subject matter of an art piece isn’t like solving a math equation
– there isn’t one solid answer that everyone should arrive at.
o For every piece of art you encounter, ask yourself what you believe the artist was
trying to convey through their work. Make a case to justify your reasoning.
o Difference between Subject Matter and Theme

> Subject Matter – What the work Is actually about
> Theme – Define the “story” behind a work in a particular genre or style with a
particular motif or look.

Topic 4: Contemporary Artists

08 – 24 – 23
❖ Main Key points

→ Many Talented Filipino Artists showcased their creativity through the various
usage of different materials and subject matters to create artworks of their chosen
context.
• Leory New (1986 – Present)

o Trained as a sculptor, Leory’s work blends theatre, fashion, film, production
design, and public art.
• Martha Atienza
o Her video art reflects snapshots of reality and the environment drawn from her
Filipino and Dutch roots.
• Ernest Concepcion
o Well-known for his highly complex and environmental paintings which play with
texture and color.
• Dex Fernandez
o Best known for his cartoonish, many-legged “Garapata”.
• Oscar Villamiel
o Well-known for its use of salvaging, with the artist using found materials or old,
recycled parts to create entirely new works.
• Ronald Ventura
o One of the distinctive and unique artistic voices of his generation.
o Known for combining a variety of different media, and he explores new themes,
materials, and concepts in his work.
• Gary-Ross Pastrona
o Known for combining concepts with context in subtle, poetic ways.
o In addition to sculpture, his work has also employed the use of foiled and coiled
photographs.

• Agnes Arellano
o One of the greatest Philippine sculptors of her generation, Agnes Arellano’s
work demands the viewer’s full attention.
o Arrelano’s sculptures are distinctive not only for their mastery of the female
form, but for their narrowing, sometimes grotesque, and always unforgettable
subject.
o She calls her sculptures “inscapes” where she invites the viewers to walk in and
explore the core of their meaning.
• Yasmin Susan-Ching
o Visual artist whose work lingers with you long after you’ve turned away.
o Susan-Ching’s early work centered an abstract expressionism.
o Her gestural painting included bright splashes of color and expressionist
figured that lacked identity.
• Kawayan De Guia
o Notable for his seemingly disjointed juxtapositions at different images and
forms. His collages play with concepts that are often difficult to pain, such as
religion and consumerism in collages that play with both shape and color.
o Invites viewers to construct meaning with its relationships.
• David Medalla
o One of the faremost artists in kinetic art and sculpture in the world.
o He has experimented with a variety of forms and materials, never once shying
away from the challenge to viewers and observers.
o He created artwork that allows all the body’s senses to engage with it, once even
considering creating a piece that would release scent pellets of his then-
boyfriend’s smell.

Topic 5: National Artists of the Philippines

09 – 16 – 23
❖ Main Key points

→ A National Artist is the highest honorary title granted upon skillful citizens in the
field of arts.
→ It is difficult to be awarded the National Artist award, yet it has many benefits.
→ Various National Artists are found under categories such as Music, Dance Theatre,
Film and Broadcast, Literature, Architecture, and Sculpture.
• National Artist
o National Artist is an honorary title issued by some states as a highest recognition
of artists for their significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the nation.
o Qualifications
> Living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last ten years prior to
nomination as well as those who have died after the establishment of the
award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death.
> Artists who have helped build a Filipino sense of nationhood through the
content and form of their works.
> Artists who have distinguished themselves by pioneering in a mode of
creative expression or style, making an impact on succeeding generations of
artists.
> Artists who have created a significant body of works and/or have consistently
displayed excellence in the practice of their art form, enriching artistic
expression or style
> Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or
international recognition, awards in prestigious national and/or international
events, critical acclaim and/or reviews of their works, and/or respect and
esteem from peers within an artistic discipline.
o Benefits
> A lifetime salary and perks comparable in value to those obtained by the
nation's senior officials, such as:
▪ A cash award of one hundred thousand pesos (₱100,000.00) net of taxes,
for living awardees.
▪ A cash award of seventy-five thousand pesos (₱75,000.00) net of taxes, for
posthumous awardees, payable to legal heir/s.
▪ A monthly life pension, medical and hospitalization benefits.
▪ Life insurance coverage for Awardees who are still insurable.

▪ A state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

▪ A place of honor, in line with protocolar precedence, at national state
functions, and recognition at cultural events.
o Falls under many categories:
• Music
o Felipe Padilla De Leon
> Birthday: May 1, 1912
> Died on: December 5, 1992
> Birthplace: Penaranda, Nueva Ecija: Region III – Central Luzon
> Awarded on 1997 (Posthumously) by Former President Fidel V. Ramos
> “Ako’y Pilipino”
o Francisco F. Feliciano
> Birthday: February 19, 1941
> Died on: September 19, 2014
> Birthplace: Morong, Rizal (Region IV-A CALABARZON)
> Awarded on 2012 by Former President Benigno Aquino III
> “Pokpok Alimpako”
o Ryan Cayabyab
> Raymundo Cipriano P. Cayabyab or Mr. C or The Maestro.
> Birthplace: Santa Cruz, Manila (NCR)
> Awarded on 2018 by Former President Rodrigo Duterte
> “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika”
o Jovita Fuentes
> Died: August 7, 1978
> Birthplace: Roxas City (Region VI Western Visayas)
> Awarded in 1976 by Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
> “Ay Kalisud”
o Ramon P. Santos
> Birthplace: Pasig, Rizal (NCR)
> Awarded on 2014 by Former President Benigno Aquino III
> Likas-An
o Andre Veneracion
> Birthday: July 11, 1928
> Died: July 9, 2013

> Birthplace: Manila (NCR)

> Awarded on 1999 by Former President Joseph Estrada
> The Philippine Madrigal Singers
o Levi Celerio
> Birthday: April 30, 1910
> Died: April 2, 2002
> Birthplace: Tondo, Manila (NCR)
> Only man who could play music using a leaf
> Awarded on 1997 by Former President Fidel V. Ramos
> “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”, “Ang Pipit”, “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit”
o Antonio J. Molina
> Birthday: December 26, 1894
> Died: January 29, 1980
> Birthplace: Quiapo, Manila (NCR)
> Claude Debussy of the Philippines
> Awarded on 1972 by Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos
> Hatinggabi
• Dance Theatre
o Francisca Reyes-Aquino
> Birthday: March 9, 1899
> Died on: November 21, 1983
> Birthplace: Penaranda, Nueva Ecija: Region III – Central Luzon
> Mother of Philippine Dancing
> Awarded on 1973 by Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos
> “Tinikling” & “Lubi-lubi”
o Alice Garcia Reyes

> Birthday: October 14, 1942
> Founder (Together with Eddie Elejar) of Ballet Philippines
> Awarded on 2014 by Former President Benigno Aquino III.
o Leonor Orosa Goquingco

> Died: July 15, 2004
> Birthplace: Jolo, Sulu (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region)
> Awarded on 1976 by Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
> Filipinesca: Philippine Life, Legend, and Lore
o Ramon A. Obusan
> Birthday: June 16, 1938

> Died: December 21, 2006

> Birthplace: Legazpi, Albay (Region 5 Bicol Region)
> Awarded on 2006 by Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
> Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group in 1972
• Film and Broadcast

o Nora Aunor
> Birthplace: Irifa, Camarines Sur (Region 5 Bicol Region)
> Lady with the golden voice, People’s National Artist
> The Flor Contemplacion story (1995), Walang Himala (1982)
o Marilou Biyaz-Abaya
> Birthday: March 1955
> Died: October 8, 2012
> Birthplace: Quezon City, Metro Manila (NCR)
> Won many FAMAS, Most awarded women director
> Baby Tsina (1984)
o Ricardo Arreola Lee

> Birthplace: Camarines Norte (Region 5 Bicol Region)
> Wrote: The Flor Contemplacion story, Walang Himala
o Lamberto V. Avellana
> Birthday: Feburary 12, 1915
> Death: April 25, 1991
> Birthplace: Bontoc, Mountain Province (Region XIV Cordillera Administrative
Region)
> Kandelerong Pilak, Anak Dalita (1956), Badjao (1957)
o Fernando Poe Jr.

> Birthday: August 20, 1939
> Death: December 14, 2004
> Appeared in 300 films
> Ang Probinsyano
o Eric Oteyza de Guia

> Birthday: October 3, 1942

> Birthplace: Baguio City (Region XIV Cordillera Administrative Region)
> Kidlat Tahimik, Father of Philippine Independent Cinema
> Perfumed Nightmare (1977), Lakbayan (2018)
• Literature
o Dr. Edith Lopez-Tiempo
> Birthday: April 22, 1919
> Death: August 21, 2011
> Birthplace: Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya (Region II Cagayan Valley)
> One of the finest Filipino writers in English
> Awarded on 1999 by Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada
> A Blade of Fern (1978), The Alien Corn (1992)
o Rolando Santos Tinio

> Death: July 7, 1997
> Birthplace: Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila (NCR)
> Awarded on 1997 by Former President Fidel V. Ramos
> “Touchstones” for Metro Manila (1977), “In Black and White” for Philippine
Daily Globe (1987-1989)
o Francisco Sionil Jose

> Death: January 6, 2022
> Birthplace: Rosales, Pangasinan (Region I Ilocos)
> “My Brother, My Executioner (1973), Tree (1978), Gagamba (The Spiderman
[1991]), Ermita (1988)
o Amado V. Hernandez
> Birthday: September 13, 1903
> Death: March 24, 1970
> Birthplace: Hagonoy, Bulacan (Region III Central Luzon)
> Makata ng Manggagawa
> “Bayang Malaya”, “Kung Tuyo na ang Luha Mo, Aking Bayan”, “Ibong
Mandaragit”
o Jose Garcia Villa

> Death: February 7, 1997


> Comma Poems
> “Haven Come, Am here”
o Nick Joaquin
> Death: April 29, 2004
> Birthplace: Paco, Manila (NCR)
> One of the most important Filipino Writers
> “Joaquinesque”, “Bury Me”
• Architecture
o Juan Nakpil
> Death: May 7, 1986
> Birthplace: Quiapo, Manila (NCR)
> Father of Philippine Architecture
> UP Administration, Renovated Rizal’s House & Quiapo Church
o Pablo Antonio
> Birthday: January 25, 1901
> Death: June 14, 1975
> Birthplace: Binondo, Manila (NCR)
> Pioneer of Modern Filipino Architecture
> Awarded on 1976 (Posthumously) by Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
> FEU Manila, Manila Polo Club, White Cross
o Jose Maria Zaragoza

> Death: November 26, 1994
> Awarded on 2014 (Posthumously) by Former President Benigno Aquino III
> Meralco Building (Ortigas), Sto Domingo Church (Quezon City)
o Leandro Locsin
> Death: November 15, 1994
> Birthplace: Silay City, Negros Occidental (Region VII Central Visayas)
> Awarded on 1990 by Former President Corazon Aquino

> Cultural Center of the Philippines
o Ildelfonso Paez Santos Jr.

> Birthday: September 5, 1929
> Death: January 29, 2014
> Birthplace: Malabon City (NCR)
> IP Santos, Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture
> Loyola Memorial Park Cemetery – Marikina, San Miguel Corportation -
Mandaluyong
• Sculpture
o Napoleon Abueva
> Birthday: January 26, 1930
> Death: February 16, 2018
> Birthplace: Tagbilaran City (Region VII Central Visayas)
> Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture
> Kaganapan (1953), Kiss of Judas (1955), Transfiguration (1979)
o Guillermo Tolentino
> Death: July 12, 1976
> Birthplace: Malolos, Bulacan (Region III Central Luzon)
> UP Obliation Statue

Topic 6: GAMABA AWARDEES

09 – 16 – 23
❖ Main Key points

→ Subject Matter refers to what the artwork is about. It is the general idea presented
by the artwork that the artist aimed to convey.
→ It is difficult to examine the Subject Matter and identify as it is open to the
perspective of everyone’s thoughts and idea. The only one to truly understand the
reasoning of the artwork is the artist themself.
→ Examples of Subject Matters are: Religion, Abstract, Still Life, History, Landscape,
People, Animal, etc.
→ A Subject Matter differs from Theme as the Theme is the conceptualized “story”
behind the artwork whilst Subject matter is simply the idea.
• Gamaba
o Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Awards or GAMABA is an award for those
indigenous artists who remain true to their tradition despite the modern times.
o "National Living Treasures"
o It was administered by the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA)
through Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Committee.
o GAMABA began as a project of the Philippine Rotary Club Makati-Ayala.
o In 1992, it was adopted by the government and institutionalized Republic Act
No. 7355.
o Benefits
> A GAMABA awardee enjoys the same privileges as a National Artist Awardee.
▪ A gold-plated medal from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
▪ A cash award of P200,000
▪ A lifetime stipend of P50,000
▪ Medical and hospitalization benefits of P750,000 a year; a state funeral, and
room in Libingan ng Mga Bayani (should they choose)
▪ A place of honor in state functions.
o Qualifications
> Possess a mastery of tools and materials needed for the traditional, folk art
and be a maker of works of extraordinary technical quality
> Have consistently produced works of superior quality over significant period
> Have engaged in a traditional and folk art which has been in existence and
documented for at least 50 years

> Command respect and inspire admiration of the country with his character
and integrity
> Must have transferred and/or be willing to transfer to other members of the
community the skills in the traditional and folk arts for which the community
has become nationally known.
o “A National Artist does not represent a community. He only represents himself,

or herself.” “An awardee or a nominee (of the GAMABA) represents an entire
community.” – Dr. Felipe de Leon, Head of the NCCA National Committee on
Music.
• Ginaw Bilog
o Born on January 3, 1953
o Died on June 3, 2003
o A Hanuno Mangyan
o Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro (MIMAROPA Region)
o Awarded on December 17, 1993
o Master of Ambahan Poetry
o Contributions
> School of Living Tradition (SLT)
> Surat Mangyan & Ambahan
▪ A metaphoric poem with 7-syllable lines etched on bamboo tubes
• Masino Intaray
o Born on April 10, 1943
o Died on November 30, 2013
o Member of Pala’wan tribe (yes, may ‘ talaga)
o Makagawa Valley, Brooker’s Point Palawan
o Awarded on 1993
o Filipino Poet, Bard artist, Musician, Storyteller, Epic chanter.
o Contributions
> Epic chanting
> Instruments
▪ Basal (Gongs)
▪ Aroding
▪ Babarak
▪ Kudyapi
• Samaon Sulaiman
o Born on March 3, 1953
o Died on May 21, 2011
o Maguindanaoan

o Mamasapano, Maguindanao (BARMM Region [XV])

o Awarded on 1993
o Filipino Musician
o Master of Kutiyapi
o Contributions
> Instruments
▪ Kudyapi
▪ Kulintang
▪ Agong
▪ Gandingan
▪ Palendag
▪ Tambul
• Lang Dulay
o Born on August 3, 1928
o Died on April 30, 2015
o T’boli tribe (T’boli princess)
o Lake Sebu, South Cotabato (SOCCSKSARGEN Region [XII])
o Awarded on December 1998
o Dreamweaver
> Notably had a mental repertoire of around 100 patterns and designs, some
of which are based off of her dreams.
o Contributions
> T’nalak weaving
> Other designs
▪ Bulinglangit (clouds), Bankiring (Hair Bangs), and Kabingi (Butterfly)
> Preservation of her people’s identity and history weaved into each of her art
• Salinta Monon
o Born on December 12, 1920
o Died on June 4, 2009
o T’boli tribe (T’boli princess)
o Bansalan, Davao del Sur, (Davao Region [XI])
o Awarded on 1998
o Last Bagobo Weaver
o Weaver of the world-renowned traditional Bagobo-Tagabawa textiles called
Inabal
> Notably had a mental repertoire of around 100 patterns and designs, some
of which are based off of her dreams.
o Contributions
> Binuwaya/crocodile design weave was her favorite design

> Inabal (ikat-dyed woven abaca [Musa textilis] cloth)
• Alonzo Saclag
o Member of the Kalinga People
o Lubuagan, Kalinga Province (Cagayan Region [II])
o Awarded on 2000
o Filipino Musician and Dancer
o Contributions
> Preserving Kalinga Culture, dances, music, and customs.
• Uwad Ahadas
o Born on February 15, 1945
o Died on October 29, 2022
o Yakan tribe
o Lamitan, Basilan (BARMM Region [XV])
o Awarded on 2000
o Maestro of traditional instrumental Yakan music
o Blind yakan musician
o Contributions
> Instruments
▪ Gabbang
▪ Agang
▪ Kwintangan
> Preservation of Yakan traditional music
• Fedric Caballero
o Born on December 25, 1938
o Panay-Bukidnon tribe
o Central Panay Mountains (Western Visayas Region [VI])
o Awarded on 2000
o Also known as Nong Pedring
o Contributions
> Epic chanter and educator of reading and writing
> “Manunghusay” in his village, an arbitrator who helps resolve conflicts and
disagreements
> Regarded as “Bantugan” because of the beneficial impact he has had outside
of his society
> Preserve Panay-Bukidnon’s beliefs and literature
> Tikum Kadlum
▪ Black dog, Book I

▪ Tells about the life of datus before.
• Darhata Sawabi
o Died on March 12, 2005
o Tausug tribe
o Parang, Sulu (BARMM Region [XV])
o Awarded on 2004
o Contributions
> Pis syabit
▪ Follows a square format
▪ Can be word as headdresses or clothing accessories
• Haja Amina Appi

o Born on June 25, 1925
o Died on April 2, 2013
o Sama tribe
o Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi (BARMM Region [XV])
o Awarded on 2004
o Contributions
> Mat weaving
▪ Multicolored mats with complicated geometric designs
▪ Her words are displayed in SaBALAI Bistro
• Magdalena Gamayo
o Died on October 29, 2022
o Ilocanos
o Pinili, Ilocos Norte (Ilocos Region [I])
o Awarded on November 8, 2012
o Known as Lola Magdalena
o Lead practitioner of the Ilocano tradition of pinagabel
o Considered the most distinguished weaver
o Contributions
> Sinan-sabong weaving
▪ Challenging pattern among the four types of weaving
> Inabel patterns
▪ Binakol (Whirlwinds)
▪ Inuritan (Geometric)
▪ Sinan – Sabong (Flowers)
▪ Kusikos (Spiral Forms)

> Late 2016, the House of Inabel was inaugurated, enabling Gamayo to further
promote pinagbel
> Works
▪ Inubon a Sabong
▪ Sinan Bola Bola
▪ Inutiran
▪ Kusikos
• Teofilo Garcia
o Ilocano
o San Quintin, Abra (Ilocos Region [I])
o Awarded on 2012
o Can create 100 headwear in a year if the gourd harvest is good
o Filipino hatter
o Contributions
> Tabungaw Hat
▪ Hats out of gourd
▪ Katukkong is what the locals call it
• Yabing Masalon dulo

o Died on January 6, 2021
o B’laan tribe
o Polomok, South Cotabato (SOCCSKSARGEN Region [XII])
o Awarded on 2016
o Also known as “Fu” Yabing as a Blaan elder
o Ikat Weaver/ Blaan Weaving tradition
o Two of her tabih are considered masterpieces, one displayed in the Philippine
National Museum
o Contributions
> Ikat Weaving
▪ Warp ikat-dyed abaka
▪ Warp ikat-dyed tubular garment
• Yabing Masalon dulo

o Died on January 6, 2021
o B’laan tribe
o Polomok, South Cotabato (SOCCSKSARGEN Region [XII])
o Awarded on 2016
o Also known as “Fu” Yabing as a Blaan elder

o Ikat Weaver/ Blaan Weaving tradition

o Two of her tabih are considered masterpieces, one displayed in the Philippine
National Museum
o Contributions
> Ikat Weaving
▪ Warp ikat-dyed abaka
▪ Warp ikat-dyed tubular garment
• Eduardo Mutuc
o Born on October 12, 1949
o Kapampangan
o Apalit, Pampanga (Central Luzon Region [III])
o Awarded on 2004
o Filipino sculptor
o Created religious and secular art in silver, brown, and wood
o Contributions
> Woodcarving and Sculpting
▪ Created retablos, mirrors, altars, and carosas in churches and private
collections
▪ Furniture and decorations in Churches
• Estelita Bantilan
o Born on October 17, 1940
o Sangil tribe
o Malapatan, Sarangani (SOCCSKSARGEN Region [XII])
o Awarded on 2016
o Labnai Tumndan was her original name
o Addressed as “Princess”
o Mat Weaver (Textile Weaver)
o Contributions
> Mat Weaving
▪ She was the head of her fellow weavers before
• Ambalang Ausalin
o Died on February 18, 2022
o Yakan of Basilan
o Yakan, Parangbasak, Lamitan City (Zamboanga Peninsula Region [IX])
o Awarded on 2016
o Called “Apuh Ambalang” as she was regarded as highly esteemed in all of
Lamitan

o Filipino Textile weaver

o Yakan textiles are often mistakenly described as “embroidered”
o Her weaved works represent animal and plant life
o Contributions
> Textile Weaving
> “Tennun”
▪ Woven cloth in making the Yakan dress
> Renowned for weaving the sinalu’an

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Contemporary Arts – 1st Quarter Prayer leader, dasal nalang natin to bhe

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11- Onesta’

Topic 1: Contemporary Arts

❖ Main Key points

→ The Philippines is a gold mine of Art

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• Difference of Traditional and Contemporary art

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Topic 2: History of Philippine Art

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o They have a sculpture called “Ukkl”/”Okir” which features sculpting, molding,

• Spanish Colonial Era (1521 – 1889) (378 years)

• American Colonial Era (1899 – 1949) (40 years)

• Japanese Colonial Era (1941 – 1945) (5 years)

• Post-war (1946 – 1969)

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11- Onesta’

• Contemporary Arts (1970 – Present {60 years"})

Topic 3: Subject Mat ter & Style in Cont. Arts

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o Guide Questions in looking for Subject Matter

o Subject Matter in Contemporary Art

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o Importance of Subject Matter

o Why it is difficult to identify the Subject Matter

o Difference between Subject Matter and Theme

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Topic 4: Contemporary Artists

❖ Main Key points

• Leory New (1986 – Present)

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Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11- Onesta’

Topic 5: National Artists of the Philippines

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▪ A state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

o Falls under many categories:

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11- Onesta’

> Birthplace: Manila (NCR)

o Alice Garcia Reyes

o Leonor Orosa Goquingco

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> Died: December 21, 2006

• Film and Broadcast

o Ricardo Arreola Lee

o Fernando Poe Jr.

o Eric Oteyza de Guia

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11- Onesta’

> Birthday: October 3, 1942

o Rolando Santos Tinio

o Francisco Sionil Jose

o Jose Garcia Villa

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> Birthplace: Manila (NCR)

o Jose Maria Zaragoza

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> Cultural Center of the Philippines

o Ildelfonso Paez Santos Jr.

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Topic 6: GAMABA AWARDEES

❖ Main Key points

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o “A National Artist does not represent a community. He only represents himself,