30 young artists from La Salle College of Antipolo showcase their work at ARTablado Robinsons Antipolo from April 3 to 15
Last year, senior high school students from La Salle College of Antipolo (LSCA) got the chance to exhibit their work in ARTablado at Robinsons Antipolo. The show, called āKaleidscope,ā was a great opportunity for the young artists to be able to bring their art to a wider audience.
āLast year’s exhibit was a tremendous success, and it owes much of its success to ARTablado. To me, Artablado is like a welcoming home that always keeps its doors open for young, budding artists,ā said LSCA teacher Jade Arabelle A. Cabauatan.
Thatās really what ARTablado is all about. This Robinsons Land initiative, launched in 2020, has been supporting Filipino artists by giving them a venue where they can put their prowess on display. ARTablado, which can be found in Robinsons Galleria and Robinsons Antipolo has featured both up-and-coming talents and established Filipino artists.
On April 3 to 15, another batch of Grade 12 students from LSCA will be showcasing their work in ARTablado Robinsons Antipolo in an exhibit called āKaleidoscope 2: Mirrored Realities.ā
Cabauatan said, āLSCA chose to keep the title āKaleidoscopeā because it perfectly encapsulates the vibrant diversity and dynamic creativity thriving within our school’s art community. This title not only symbolizes the kaleidoscopic range of artistic expressions and perspectives showcased in the exhibit but also carries forward the legacy of last year’s students.ā
She and fellow teacher John Paul Diciembre have been guiding the students through the entire process. āAs educators in the Arts and Design, our primary objective is to provide students with real-world experiences in the industry. This encompasses everything from conceptualization to execution, culminating in the actual exhibition. Our students have invested considerable time and effort into brainstorming and crafting their pieces, with some starting their work months in advance in anticipation of this event,ā Cabauatan said.
Thirty students from LSCAās Arts and Design Strand and Special Program in the ArtsāJohn Michael Carlos, Nicholas Cawicaan, Emman Cervantes, Adrian Dominguez, Brad Fernando, Aaron Legaspi, Victor Mojica, Josh Mondragon, Nathan Soriano, Gino Tolentino, Ben Zamora, Ayen Bonifacio, Sophia Bravo, Neyen Cinco, Rain Dungca, Aleksandra Escala, Daphne Jumawan, Raissa Liban, Ma. Franchesca Libio, Xiomara Ludovice, Kyleigh Christen Materum, Krystle Miguel, Lovely Pili, Maria Antoinette Querijero, Justine Saguid, Czarah Santos, Ma. Eliza Isabel Santos, Dana Tonogbanua, Chloe Wong, and Alegra Samsonāwill be participating in the exhibit.
āHaving a chance to showcase my artworks in ARTablado is a great opportunity for a student like me to express my creativity in art and share it with others,ā said student artist Sabel Santos.
Brad Fernando, another one of the students, shared, āAs a young, evolving artist, ARTablado has opened a lot of doors for me to showcase what it means to be an artist.ā
āKaleidoscope 2: Mirrored Realitiesā is an invitation to a transformative journey that will allow viewers to navigate the labyrinth of mirrored realities, where truth and illusion intertwine, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Through different mediums, the exhibit captures the profound essence and inherent beauty of life itself, transforming experiences and emotions into tangible expressions of art. The studentsā diverse perspectives on everyday life will be on display, creating moments for deep reflection, contemplation, understanding and connection.
The works will include paintings, digital art and even fashion design. The centerpiece of the exhibit: 27 artworks by 27 artists who will express their individuality through butterflies.
Diciembre said, āPartnering with ARTablado offers a unique opportunity to expose students to a broader audience and foster a deeper appreciation for art. Itās priceless and rewarding to see another batch of students have the chance to shine and share their art with a wider market, further enriching the schoolās artistic legacy.āāKaleidoscope 2: Mirrored Realitiesā will run from April 3 to 15 in ARTablado Robinsons Antipolo.