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Forging Excellence Through Synergy
On 18 February 2023, the Philippine Embassy, together with the Filipino community, Malaysian artists, students, and guests, installed a 75-feet-long mural in the Embassy grounds with the theme “Forging Excellence through Synergy”, in celebration of National Arts Month.
The participants, led by Malaysia-based Filipina artist Anna Karina Jardin, showed a strong sense of community in depicting Philippine and Malaysian elements in the colorful wall, such as the flags of both countries, national flowers (hibiscus and sampaguita), birds (rhino hornbill and Philippine eagle), iconic landmarks (Petronas twin towers and the Rizal monument), batik and traditional Filipino textile patterns.
In the unveiling of the mural, Ambassador Charles C. Jose imparted inspiring words to the participants. He said, "It is not just a work of art, but a labor of love". The collaborative artwork shall remain a testament to the friendship forged between the Philippines and Malaysia, and will be a feature wall in the Embassy’s Chancery in the years to come.
INTO THE LIGHT I
BY FRANK CAÑA
A “symbol of hope”, is what the light or sun shining wishes to evoke in Caña’s Into the Light. In that, whatever hardships come today, the sun will still be rising tomorrow and that while success is elusive to some, hope shines on everyone.
BONDING
BY FRANK CAÑA
Bonding captures the beauty, uniqueness, and tranquility of the moment between two women (likely, sisters) walking peacefully side-by-side, in a garden in Langkawi. Like his other works, the artist displays kaleidoscopic (from the combination of Greek words ‘kalós’ and ‘eidos’ which means beautiful and shape, respectively) formations of beautiful shapes and figures.
LUZVIMINDA
BY PANCHO PIANO, SAUDI AHMAD, KRISTINA MANANSALA,
AUGUSTO SANTIAGO, AND ROY ESPINOSA
The artists rendered representations from the three major islands of the Philippines namely, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. From the known landmarks, destinations and iconic objects such as the rice terraces, Luneta Park, and the jeepney in Luzon to the colorful vintas and stilts of Mindanao, the art work is a well-compressed depiction of Philippine culture in a nutshell.
Despite the different styles and approach of each artist, the outcome looked cohesive and appeared complementary side by side.
BLUE SERIES
BY ROY ESPINOSA
Blue illustrates the universal colour of creativity and the spirit, according to Roy Espinosa, as it symbolizes the dynamic duality of calmness and passion, stillness and compulsion, and peace and zeal.
In his Blue Series, he highlighted the ethical character of abstracted lines by accentuating its tactile qualities. Multiple spatial depths are implied through the layering of variant-sized geometric shapes functioning as translucent backdrops and creating a prismic effect. At the center of the composition is a galaxy of exploding colours fluidly applied and positioned in a diagonal trajectory to illustrate kinetic movement. The evocative handling of the pigments projected precision in utilizing textural densities and tonal modulations, resulting in a symphonic universe of shapes, lines, and hues.
WAY OF LIFE
BY CELSO DUAZO PEPITO
Not all Filipinos have the luxury of life. Celso Pepito’s work speaks about those who are underprivileged but continue to embrace sacrifices as their way of life.
NURTURING RESPECT
BY CELSO DUAZO PEPITO
In Nurturing Respect, the artist aspires to motivate if not inspire every Filipino to give optimum value to ‘nurturing respect’ as a great factor in nation-building.
BUNGA NG MASA
BY FILIPINO ARTISTS FROM MALAYANG ALAGAD NG SINING AT ADHIKAIN (MASA) WITH AIDA UY SZE
Bunga ng Masa is a collaborative artwork of the Filipino visual art group MASA together with locally-based artist, Aida Uy Sze. Translated as “fruit of MASA”, it was painted on the grounds of the Philippine Embassy. The creation of the mural was the culminating activity of the Embassy’s cultural diplomacy program in 2013, which showcased the Philippine visual arts to the Malaysian audience.
Bunga ng MASA is the fruit of a successful collaboration that serves as a lasting remembrance of the artistry of the Filipinos, to which the Philippine Embassy has a key role in transcending borders.
UNLEASHED POTENTIALS
BY LADIES OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY
IN COLLABORATION WITH ANNA KARINA JARDIN
Unleashed Potentials is a collaborative piece that eloquently speaks about sisterhood, self expression and freedom. It is a colorful expression of the changing roles of women in the society while safeguarding the definition of a Filipina- modest, beautiful, and capable.
This piece is created through the combined efforts of KLPE Ladies in collaboration with Malaysia-based Filipina artist, Anna Karina Jardin. This activity is spearheaded by the Office of the Social Welfare and Development through the leadership of
Ms. Annie Mendoza.
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