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?!!
grabe astig! pati ako napapatalon
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RennyBA said
September 4 2007 @ 11:18 pm
Well, I think the most fortunate is that you decide to share those paintings with us and you have captured them so well!
MOGLI said
September 5 2007 @ 11:02 am
Hello Kabayan Thess! :) Got here thru RennyBA’s Terella Blog. Thanks for sharing those pics by Filipino artists. I noticed the tape too, and thought it was so real I got the urge to peel it off! Hahaha! But the landscape and theme in both is so Phili they bring back sweet memories from home. Have a nice day over there!
thess said
September 5 2007 @ 9:06 pm
RENNYBA: I was lucky indeed for carrying my camera around! and thank you for the nice comment
MOGLI: hello kababayan!! thank you for leaving a reaction. Yes, we really do have talented painters and it’s but right to let the world know
Thank you again and please do visit when you find the time!!
MOGLI said
September 12 2007 @ 1:25 am
Hey Thess! Thanks rin pala for visiting my page and leaving a comment. I just added you in my “The 300″ list para mas madali kitang mahanap. Hehehe…”This is Spartaaaa!!!”
kuya dom said
September 18 2007 @ 6:09 pm
ey sis thess– i know paintings tell so much stories– good and gory ones hehehehe—everytime i would stare at an old painting, i can’t help but to feel creepy about the painter who did it…parang kasing may lalabas na something na buhay sa painting nyahahahaha— buti sana kung aware na aware akong buhay pa ang nagpinta nyan- it lessens the fear factor in me heheheh…
fidel sarmiento said
December 21 2007 @ 1:13 am
Tabitabi po!
Kuya dom Binisita ko ang site mo, KINILABUTAN AKO!
Parang may lalabas na kung ano sa mga pictures. Akala ko ayaw mo ng old pictures , E bkit ginamit mo sa iyong site . Katakot ang pics ng profile mo. TUMAYO ang BALAHIBO KO.
Buhay na buhay po ang 2 artists na gumawa ng paintings ,at patuloy na itinatanghal ang sining pinoy hindi lang sa Europa.
Sariling gastos po ito para ipromote ang galing ng PINOY !