Date
Apr 25 - May 9, 2014
Location
Galerie Stephanie, Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

The art of drawing on paper is a very powerful medium of expression because it is so accessible.

Its reduction of visual art to its most fundamental nature reveals an artist’s innate skills in a way that is pure and clean. And by limiting the usage of a range of color, an artist can do away with an unfocused distraction and instead bring the figure or subject forward for examination. Drawing is a highly technical art form, and thus only very the very sophisticated are able to distinguish themselves in it. From a collectors point of view, drawings are also compact and flexible. Their smaller sizes means they can fit in any part of a room or office, while curating them into a series on larger walls means they can be permuted into a variety of temperaments.

Drawing is used to express an artist’s range and imagination. Therefore, its practice has been prominent in the history of art–often regarded as the foundation for artistic practice. In recognition of its prominence, Galerie Stephanie in Libis has arranged a special exhibition of drawings culled from its collection from some of the most important artists. The drawings, on paper and in a variety of media – including ink, acrylic, graphite, and charcoal – showcase the immense talents of their artists–which include a smattering of Modernist Masters alongside the leading lights in contemporary visual art.

On display at this show, “Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernist and Contemporary Masters,” will be drawings from Masters such as Presidential Medal of Merit Awardee Juvenal Sanso, National Artists BenCab and Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, and renowned contemporary artists such as Ronald Ventura, and Andres Barrioquinto. Joining these artists are other Modernists such as Angelito Antonio, Raul Lebajo, and Mauro “Malang” Santos, along with contemporary artists Rom Villaseran, Francis Nacion, Vincent de Pio, Aileen Lanuza, Carlo Ongchangco, Kara Villaseran, and Jessie Mondares. The exhibition showcases another side of these artists in one-of-a-kind works that demonstrates their immense talent, skill, and range.

The exhibition opens on April 25 at Galerie Stephanie in Libis. Galerie Stephanie is located at Unit 1B, Parc Plaza Bldg,183 E.Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Libis, Quezon City. They may be reached through their landline at (632) 709-1488 or email at info@galeriestephanie.com. Please visit their website at www.galeriestephanie.com.

The exhibition is packed with works from powerhouse figures from the art community. Leading the charge are fantastic landscape drawings from Juvenal Sanso. The Presidential Medal of Merit Awardee is one of the country’s most lauded artists. Known for his landscapes, he creates some magnificent drawings on paper reminiscent of the many summers he’d spend on the coast of Brittany in France. National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz takes a different approach, and his drawings on display are portraits that recall his larger oil canvases.

The contemporary artists, on the other hand, reflect upon the myriad of influences that have directed their respective practices. Rom Villaseran, for instance, uses fantasy landscapes to create epic and sweeping drawings of visionary proportions. Vincent de Pio, on the other hand, uses the culture of Japan and combines them with pop culture tropes to create thought-provoking interludes. Of course, the likes of Ronald Ventura and Andres Barrioquinto also bring their distinguished practices in works that demonstrate why they’ve become the most sought-after contemporary artists in auctions abroad. Other artists, such as Frances Nacion and Carlo Ongchangco, have been gaining traction in their individual endeavours and this exhibition gives the public a chance to admire an undiluted aspect of their careers.

The raison d’être of the exhibit is to underscore the importance of drawing to artistic production and to highlight its unique qualities. Ultimately, drawing bears the very core of an artist–and this exhibition draw attention to the fundamental aspects of the nation’s top artists. It should be on the to-do list of anyone interested in Philippine visual art.

Works

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled – andres

Andres Barrioquinto pastel on paper 25.75 x 17.75 in.

2002

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Nude

Benedicto "Bencab" Cabrera 19.5 x 25 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Nude 2

Benedicto "Bencab" Cabrera 19.5 x 25 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled – Kara-Untitled-pencil-and-colored-pencil-16k-low-res

Kara de Dios

colored pencil and graphite on paper

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled – untitled 6

ink on paper 11.75 x 16.5 in.

2013

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled – untitled 4 federico

Federico Aguilar Alcuaz

ink on paper 4.5 x 6.75 in

1967

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Landscape I

Federico Aguilar Alcuaz

ink on paper 12 x 18 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 7 11162015 1015

ink on paper 11.75 x 16.5 in.

2013

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 11162015 raul lebajo

Raul Lebajo

ink on paper 25 x 19 in.

2011

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 8 vincent 11162015

Vincent de Pio

19 x 9.5 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 9 vincent de pio 11162015

Vincent de Pio

19 x 9.5 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Lamesa

Raul Lebajo

ink on paper 25.5 x 19.5 in.

2008

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Happy Day Life

Juvenal Sansó

ink and pen on paper 13 X 16.25

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Amid Sunlight

Juvenal Sansó

ink and pen on paper 13 x 16.25 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Becoming Substance of Light

Juvenal Sansó

ink and pen on paper 13 x 16.25 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 1 juvenal sanso

Juvenal Sansó

acrylic on paper 9.5 x 12.5 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Four Women

gouache on paper 10.25 x 14 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Woman

charcoal 8.5 x 5 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Tribes Woman

Kara de Dios

acrylic and pen on paper 8 x 7.5 in.

2011

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Onion

Kara de Dios

graphite and water color

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Clouds Kissing

Rom Villaseran

ink on paper 5 x 5 in.

2011

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Blackhole

Rom Villaseran

ink on paper 5 x 5 in.

2011

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Young Girl

Rom Villaseran

ink on paper 5 x 5 in.

2011

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 1 – Angelito Antonio

Angelito Antonio

oil on brown paper 22.5 x 28.5 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 2 – Angelito Antonio

Angelito Antonio

oil on brown paper 22.5 x 28.5 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 3 – Angelito Antonio

Angelito Antonio

oil on brown paper 24.25 x 30 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 1 – Francis Nacion

Francis Nacion

pastel and charcoal on paper 17 x 14 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 3 – Francis Nacion

Francis Nacion

charcoal on paper 17 x 14 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled 2 – Francis Nacion

Francis Nacion

pastel and charcoal on paper 17 x 14 in.

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Chillout #Bliss

Carlo Ongchangco

pastel on paper

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Clown

Carlo Ongchangco

Pastel on Paper

2015

Fundamentals: Drawings from Modernists and Contemporary Masters

Untitled – Ventura

Ronald Ventura pastel on board 10.5 x 16.5 in.

2015