EXHIBITS
Urbanized Indio
Main Gallery, Vinyl on Vinyl, Makati City
Ongoing until February 6
When a former rural dweller moves to the city, personal comparisons arise. In his latest exhibit, visual artist Kris Abrigo presents his latest works featuring his personal narrative that tackles the extreme contrasts and distinct differences of the moneyed and the people living on the streets.
Abrigo showcases images of collected memories and experiences with people and places using his geometric hyper color urban pop contemporary style. His main subjects are portraits and landscapes that range from popular celebrities to common people of the streets, and from cityscapes to rural natural sceneries mixed up and juxtaposed with each other. Serving as the show’s highlight is the monumental mural outside the gallery.
For more details on this ongoing exhibit, visit www.vinylonvinyl.com
Artificial Flavor
Left Wing, Vinyl on Vinyl, Makati City
Ongoing until February 6
In this day and age when everything is spoon-fed and everything can be artificial – from food to feelings –young artist Tyang Karel showcases her take on modern traditions as well as folk arts, and satirically explores our society’s love for pop culture, nostalgia and food. This series presents her woodworks that depict her personal struggles, inside jokes, and the people around her.
Tyang’s wood sculptures, as well as her painting and other creations using mixed media, are characterized by her unique style featuring sinuous lines that are luminous and pastel in color. The Cavite-born artist draws inspiration from lowbrow art, outsider art, cult celebrities, cult films, Russian folk art, Filipino folk art, Japan surplus, kitsch, and pop culture.
Visit www.vinylonvinyl.com to know more about this show.
Sexobyot
Upper Gallery, Vinyl on Vinyl, Makati City
Ongoing until February 6
Illustrator and comic book artist Apol Sta. Maria mounts his latest works in his first solo show at Vinyl on Vinyl gallery. Sta. Maria is known for his works drawn in a simplistic and humorous manner that capture the funny side of life. His love for comics inspired him to self-publish his own works, which eventually gained notice from the local art scene.
For more details on this exhibit, visit www.vinylonvinyl.com or better yet, check out his artworks at the gallery.
Luminescence – Dreamscapes 2016
The Gallery, The Peninsula Manila, Makati City
February 3 to February 7
Mixed media artist and writer Maria Victoria “Mav” Rufino stages her 18th solo exhibit that features her latest dreamscape paintings showing the interconnectivity of memories with ideas. According to Rufino, this series reflects her fascination with the nuances of light– radiant and luminous – in nature.
Through her “impressions of timeless vistas blending with memories of the future and déjà vu images of the past,” the multifaceted artist demonstrates how a particular dream can lead to another no matter how fragmented or disparate they are in terms of time, space and place.
Rufino has mounted successful exhibitions of her artistic creations in the Philippines and abroad. She has also authored several books and has written a number of articles and essays. Hence her current show is creating a ripple of excitement among art and literary circles. Proceeds of the exhibit will benefit the Child Protection Network Foundation.
THEATER PLAYS
HuGot your VOTE! WTF: Wala Talagang Forever (Sa Malacañang)
Ceremonial Hall, Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila
February 17-20, 24-27, March 3-5; 8:00 p.m.
With the national elections just around the corner, popular comedian and seasoned impersonator Jon Santos impersonates the Philippine presidentiables in his upcoming series of shows.
The audience are in for a treat as Jon showcases his new personas as Madonna showing how elections are more fun in the Philippines, Senator Miriam’s unofficial address to voters, P-Noy’s last days in Malacañang, Grace P.’s exclusive interview with Karen D., Erap’s plea for “A Second Chance,” Mommy Dioning’s role as Cupid to Manny and Jinky, and other hilarious sides of the latest current events in the country.
Tickets are now available at the RWM Box Office located on the ground floor of Newport Mall and all TicketWorld outlets. Visit www.rwmanila.com or call the Tourist/ Visitor hotline at (02) 908-8833 for more information.
WORKSHOPS
Feng Shui and Astrology
Grand Ballroom B, Marriott Hotel, Pasay City
January 28; 8:30 a.m.
Feng shui and Chinese astrology master and global best-selling author Joey Yap is spreading the good fortune that the year of the Fire Monkey brings as he holds a one-day feng shui and astrology seminar.
In Chinese culture, feng shui is a philosophical system of harmonizing relevant aspects with the surrounding environment. Yap, a self-made millionaire at 26, will provide a lucid perspective on how astrology plays a significant part with aspects such as luck, relationships, finances, and more divining information on human affairs and terrestrial events. Attendees of his session are expected to gather systematic insights and useful tips to help them attract luck this year.
Limited tickets for the seminar are available at the RWM redemption store, ground floor gaming area. For more inquiries, call the RWM Tourist/Visitor Hotline at (02) 908-8833 or visit www.rwmanila.com.