LOOKING FOR JUAN (FOURTH SET)

"Kape de Manila" by Jigger Cruz
48"x24" oil on canvas (2009)
PhP 30,000.00

Pinininta sa istilong cubism, ang panlansang pinoy para sa mga mata.


Jigger Cruz studied Fine Arts major in Advertising at Far Eastern University in Manila. A colorblind artist, his works are dependent on geometrical and machine elements: form, color, and composition. In 2005, he won as juror’s choice- GSIS National Heritage Painting Competition, and Honorable mention in the Shell National Student Art Competition.


“Labuyo” by Wilfredo Offemaria
48”x36” acrylic on canvas (2008)
PhP 54,000.00


Wilfredo Offemaria, Jr. paints a fighting cock and thus titles his piece "Labuyo," Filipino for 'wild fowl,' an important distinction from the rooster. Seen is a bird swathed by his wildly majestic feathers, his stance and piercing stare saying he is ready to face any opponent, his sole aim to be a fighter.


Wilfredo "Offe" Offemaria, Jr. majored in Painting at the University of Santo Tomas.
Offe has also explored the international art scene, having had a number of exhibits in Luxembourg, Belgium, Austria, and Germany. Offemaria currently resides in Bulacan, Philippines.

"Bloom Where You Are Planted" by Mark Arcamo
48"x24" oil on canvas (2009)
PhP 38,000.00

My artwork is mostly concerned with what I saw. A portrait of hope, a landscape of dreams and a garden of greatest opportunities. A new generation of brown raise pathfinders. Filipinos that are planted to make a difference globally. But its heart as a Filipino will serve our nation with meaning and purpose.






"Komiks" by Susanito Sarnate
Terracotta Sculpture (2009)
PhP 18,000.00


Looking for Juan? Nakita ko po siya sa komiks, matagal na palang naisulat ni Mars Ravelo. We traditionally view Juan as Tamad, ngunit nang nag OFW: nagulat ako – DARNA!!! . . . wow! Meron palang kakaibang katangian at lakas si Juan.

(Hope now shines in my heart for the Philippines). Ngunit pag-uwi niya! NARDA!!! . . . bumalik na naman siya sa dati.


DARNA sa abroad
, Narda sa Pinas. Super sipag doon, Juan Tamad dito. Sana po gamitin na ni Juan sa Pilipinas ang katangian ni DARNA. Makakaya natin to gaya ni Enting. We possess the quality to carry heavy things na parang magaan lang. ( He, he, he! Binabaha na nakangiti pa rin sa T.V.)

At kahit pa yata ang buhay ay maging hugis pyramid, cone, cylinder, square, circle ay kayang mag fit in ng Pinoy.


DARNA, CAPTAIN BARBEL, LASTIK MAN. . . iilan lamang ito sa agimat ni Juan. Tulad sa komiks, trahedya ang agimat kapag itim ang ating puso. Gamitin po natin ito sa Kabutihan. Makaaahon tayo. Maraming bunga ang bayabas
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Itutuloy . . .


"Sari-sari Storm" by Maan de Loyola
48"x24" oil on canvas (2009)
PhP 25,000.00


The painting depicts problems encountered by Filipinos, different issues (housing, education, corruption, human rights violations, etc) that hit our country like a strong storm or typhoon which leaves behind trails of destroyed hopes for Filipinos: “Sari-saring kuwento at Sari-saring problema.” The artist wants to encourage Filipinos to clean up the aftermath of the storm, our own personal garbage, erasing “Juan Tamad” in our system.



"Hehe, Galos Lang" by Jef Carnay
48"x24" mixed media (2009)
PhP 35,000.00


The artist wants to showcase one infamous Filipino trait, its humor.

Pinoys will always find something funny even in the direst situations. Filipino sense of humor in adversity has been the coping mechanism of the country to survive. The artist challenges that habit by presenting a condition wherein there is no reason to laugh and smile.





"Retablo ng Inspirasyon" by Buds Convocar
48"x24" acrylic and mixed media on canvas
PhP 62,000.00

The artwork is composed of 3 panels: The bottom panel symbolizes the pinoy's industriousness and his concern for the environment. The middle panel shows the pinoy's talent and his penchant for 'celebrations' and/or 'feast.' And the top panel depicts pride of his being pinoy wherever he may be.

Salvador 'Buds' Convocar is known for his paintings, pastels, illustrations, graphic design, and especially his mixed media artworks. He has had exhibits all over the country and abroad, particularly in the U.S., Europe, Korea, India and Brazil. He was also an art educator at DLSU-College of St. Benilde, St. Scholastica's College, University of the East, and Far Eastern University. He was president of the renowned Saturday Group, vice president of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) for 6 years, and is now its newly Elected President (2008-2010).


"Like Our Heroes, We Will Rise" by Anthony Palo
48"x24" oil on canvas (2009)
PhP 48,000.00

Kaya natin ang mga nagawa ng ating mga bayani sapagkat tayo ay kapwang Pilipino din na marunong umangat na tulad nila.








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