Feu Tamworld Online Art Exhibition

FEU TAMWORLD ON LINE EXHIBIT

Month of October was declared as Tamaraw's month per Presidential Proclamation 273 s. 2002 a 'Special month for the conservation and protection of the tamaraw in Mindoro''. The celebration this year is centered on the theme: “Strengthening Tamaraws and Biodiversity Conservation Amidst Pandemic” . One of the significant activities among others, undertaken every year is the TAMWorld Exhibit. The Exhibit features tamaraws and their habitat through photographs and artworks. These works of art also depict the Tau Buids culture and their products, nature and sceneries, flora and fauna. Information on the different conservation and protection initiatives can be discovered as well in the exhibit. It goes with our goal of making the Tamaraw a national pride and recognize the community of people who helped in increasing its population. This initiative enables more people to discover the world of the tamaraws. Now on its 4th year the exhibit goes on line after touring various FEU campuses in 2017, then commercial malls in 2018 and the latest in terminals and ports. This way it helps intensifies awareness campaign by giving the public the opportunity to learn more about the endemic tamaraws. The exhibit will be available on line on October 28 until November 28, 2020. Participating Artists are called TAMBayani Volunteers composed of artists from various universities and Art Association of Novaliches headed by FEU Fine Arts Alumni. Their commitment to be with the Volunteerism Services Office , Far Eastern University is a demonstration of dedication and worthy service to the society. Their gesture of volunteerism serves as a role model to the public .

This event is in collaboration with Nicanor Reyes Memorial Foundation, FEU Alumni Relations Office, FEU Corporate Affairs Office, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, Department of Tourism (Oriental and Occidental Mindoro), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR MIMAROPA), Tamaraw Conservation Program (TCP), Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI) and Art Association of Novaliches. Special thanks and commendation to our Lead Volunteers Artist PSTR VIEL SAMANIEGO, an FEU Alumnus from Far Eastern University for taking the lead and serving as the Graphic artist from the very start of the project in 2017.

Charles

Rivera

Is an artist that hails from Tanauan Batangas. He loves to paint still life, flowers, sceneries, portraits, people & I children doing their everyday life. As an artist, he tries different mediums as he uses acrylic, watercolor, pastel, oil & even tries his hands on sculpture. He is bold & adventurous in doing his craft. He studied Fine arts at Philippine

Women's University (PWU) in the 1980's. He's been doing his craft for more than 3 decades & is a veteran of art exhibits both locally & abroad. He has a devouted patrons & art collectors in his local area & is ripe for recognition from other parts of the country. He has won awards and recognition for his art works ever since he had started his craft.

Below are the Q & A about Charles Rivera, to know him better as an artist.

When & how did you realize that you love doing art? Question : Answer: In high school, I knew painting is my passion because I painted different subjects in an enamel on board. It was as a student, when I was the first awarded as " Artist of the Year". Question : What is your favorite subject & medium? Answer: Watercolor for me, is an interesting medium. I also like pastel, but later on oil on canvas is the medium that is finally the one for Are you doing your art part time or full time? Question : Answer: Painting is my passion, so I do it in a full time basis. Question : In painting, what catches your eye or what catches your fancy in order to start & finish your work? Answer: Mood is very important for me to do my artworks. Question : Do you consider art as a hobby, a lifestyle or a career? Answer: Art is a very serious thing for me. It is my lifestyle & my career. Question: What does your family & friends think of your art life? Answer; My family & friends appreciate my art and they wish for my success. Question : Do you have an advocacy? Answer: To educate the nation that art is the best part in our society. Question : What do you want the world to know, see & feel about you & your arAnswer: That they appreciates my art works. Answer: To encourage art enthusiasts to patronize & collect (my) art pieces.

Upper Left Title: Sa Balsa Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24in x 18in Year: 2017

Title: "Wawa Boot" Medium: Acrylic Size: 14"× 18" Year: 2019

Title: Street Scene Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 10"x 12" Year : 2020

Upper Right Title: Street Scene Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 10in x 12in Year: 2020

Title: "Tangerine House" Medium: Acrylic Size: 10×12" Year: 2019

Artists: Mylene Quito Title:: Familia Series 5 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 24in x 24in Year: 2020

Espacio Manila and Artphile Gallery are twin spaces that foster the artisanship of Filipino virtuosos ranging from conventional to contemporary visual masterpiece. These two galleries celebrate the intricate beauty of Philippine art, cultivating both fledging and prominent creators who significantly contribute to the local art scene. Albeit both serve as an avenue for various aesthetic sensibilities, Espacio Manila ventures as an exploration for the new media and contemporary expressions; while Artphile promotes the perennial pursuits of traditional artistic works. These two galleries continuously thrive since the inauguration in 2018, successfully hosting group exhibits by various artists as well as the Cebuano artists group lead by Orley Ypon, and the known contemporary art group, the KUTA Artist Group. They also held an exhibit for a cause by a three-man show between Bangladesh Pervaj Hasan Rigan and Nabila Nabi and the Philippines —Roy Espinosa. Espacio Manila also hosted Freedom and Love 2019 Plein Air Live Sketching with the visiting artists from all around the world. The twin galleries have been actively participating in ManilArt where they showcase the works of Roger San Miguel, Jean Govinda Marquesto, Mayi Peñaflorida, Pope Dalisay, Chito Borja and talents of their home-grown artists.

Artphile and Espacio Manila is located at the 2nd level of Festival Mall’s Expansion Wing, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

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