Archive for September, 2007

These paintings are hanging on the walls of the Philippine Embassy in The Hague. I had to get a new passport and when I saw these paintings by Filipino Artists, I knew that I just had to take some photos. Fortunately I was given permission to do so. I think the most fortunate thing was, that I had my camera with me!

By the way, I also met two Filipino artists while I was at the embassy, one was Mr. Edwin Edralin whose work (one of them) was featured here and Mr. Manuel Baldemor (if you will google his name, you’ll see his work for sure.)

This first painting would greet you when you enter the consulate room, quite an impressive and big painting to miss.

I was told this was finished by several artists within an hour and painted right there at the embassy. Unfortunately I only remembered two of the artists ‘ names, Aris Bagtas (one sample of his painting) and Fidel Sarmiento.

If you look closely on top of the canvas, you’ll see what seems like a masking tape, but that’s actually painted. I thought that was so cool!

The bottom painting is owned by Helen Guevarra (attache and finance officer) and hangs in her office. I was not able to take picture of the whole canvas because the room was so small and I only had my 105mm macro lens, I didn’t had the needed room to move.

title (if I’m not mistaken) ” Magkai-Vigan”

I wish to extend my HELLO to Ms. Helen Guevarra, Ms. Mila Monje and Mr. Edwin Edralin, How are you doing guys?!!