Local Materials Used in

Philippine Contemporary Art

1. Discuss the local materials in creating art

2. Identify the materials used by different

artists

3. Recognize local materials found in your

community that can be used in creating art
Local Materials in the Philippi
that is used
for arts and craft
 Material
• or the substance are the things in which the art is
made off. Through these materials, the artists
express and communicate feelings and ideas.
Abaca - belongs to banana family. Its fibers have a
natural luster with colors ranging from pure white to
ivory and dark brown.
Bamboo – is used in creating many products. It is used
in construction, textile, musical instruments and many
more.
Buri – is extracted from matured
leaves of buri palm. The fiber is
durable and resistant to moisture.
Capiz shells- are translucent to allow light to pass
through, but still allow privacy. The capiz comes
from the windowpane oyster.
Rattan – belongs to the palm
family. There are different
types of rattan palms, such as
high or low climbers, single
stemmed or clustered rattan
species.
Sea Shells - hard exoskeleton of marine mollusks such as snails,
bivalves, and chitons that serves to protect and support their bodies. This
material is usually used in making ornaments and house decorations
 Short Answer Test
1. What is the importance of using locally
available resources in creating art?

2. How do materials affect in the way the art is

made?

3. What resources are available in your locality

and what art product can you make out of
these available materials?
Additional Activities

Look for other local materials that are

available in your environment that you can
use in creating art. List it down, take a
picture and identify what art work can you
make out of that materials. Bring the
materials next meeting to do during class.
Attendance and output is a must.