exhibits this month of December 2012

Been busy in the past few days preparing for my solo exhibit of acrylic on paper slated December 2, 2012  in El Nido, a very beautiful municipality north of Palawan.

 This is my second solo exhibit for this year. The first was in the month of March in Gypsy's Lair Artcafe' in the city (Puerto Princesa) Its a digital art of contemporary women portrayed as Diwata or nymph.(poster below)

Another group from the south-the Aborlan Arts Programme. Had mounted their recent show on November 24, 2012 in Palawan Museum. This group is composed of  talented out-of-school youth and Indigenous People mostly of Tagbanua descent. They are the forebearer of rubbercut prints and  terracotta sculptures aside from paintings.Themes explored were about their beliefs cultures and traditions.

This coming December 2012. The Gypsys Lair and Artcafe' is brewing another exhibit..lets wait for more shows in the offing...

an abstract a day-earth series # 2

Earth Series # 2, acrylic on paper, Jonathan Benitez 2012

an abstract a day- Earth Series # 1

Earth Series # 1, acrylic on paper, 8x5.5 inches, Jonathan Benitez 2012

while I am busy in my tasks, I continue to post my works.This one belongs to another series.I called it Earth Series..

an abstract a day-last of the series # 10

coral reef series # 10, acrylic on paper, Jonathan Benitez 2012

an abstract a day- coral reef series number 9

coral reef series # 9, acrylic on paper, Jonathan Benitez 2012

an abstract a day- Coral Reef series number 8

coral reef series #8, acrylic on primed vellum paper, Jonathan Benitez 2012

an abstract a day # 7

coral reef series #7, acrylic on primed vellum paper, Jonathan Benitez, 2012

pen and ink by H.Dan Habaradas

Although identified with watercolors, Habaradas' also explores other medium to extend his creativity and one of them is pen and ink.  Pointillism is always the best applicable approach to explore this media, not only will it heighten the linear visual vocabulary, but the tedious process of filling the volume of space with dots challenge artists all throughout the modern art history. It can never be rushed, time is of essence to accumulate the necessary tones and volume to define the space. Shown below is the artists sample works.

an abstract a day # 6

 coral reef # 6 Series

an abstract a day # 5

coral reef series # 5

an abstract a day, 4th work (in a series)

coral reef series #4, acrylic on primed vellum paper, Jonathan Benitez, 2012

an abstract a day # 3

coral reef series #3, acrylic on primed vellum paper, Jonathan Benitez, 2012

an abstract a day # 2

Coral Reef # 2,  8x5.5 inches,  Jonathan Benitez, acrylic on primed vellum paper, 2012

The Watercolorist

H. Dan Habaradas

H. Dan Habaradas is a watercolorist. He is best known by the community of patrons, artists and Palawenos for his paintings of flora and fauna with a few explorations of landscapes and still life in between.

 Raised by a Pastor father, his deep spirituality influenced his visions.In his works, mundane blandishments were avoided, images that invoke simplicity of rural life is discernible in his simple pictorial compositions. He choose to paint subjects that are reflective of his belief, honest and  a conversation of his deep appreciation with his environment.

He is from New Cuyo, Roxas, Palawan but lives in the foothills of Mt. Beaufort range in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa.

shells, watercolor on paper

bayabas(guava fruit), watercolor on paper

fishes, watercolor on paper

banana heart, watercolor on paper

scaly anteater, watercolor on paper

Palawan Peacock Pheasant, watercolor on paper

an abstract a day # 1

coral reef series # 1, 8x5.5 inches, Jonathan Benitez, acrylic on primed vellum paper, 2012

Each day I will post one finished small non-figurative abstract, an acrylic on primed vellum paper, 8x5.5 inches.

The suite is in a series of 10 pieces I called Coral Reef Series-as I pay homage to my ocean environment.

consignments

Island hopping, 21x18 inches, acrylic on canvas 

we took our recent works from one of the alternative hotel venues and transferred it to a new location where we can easily monitor and visit. 

The crowd of this new venue are also receptive to art, the residents are mixed -Asians, Europeans and Americans, all are backpackers. 

This venue was mentioned in my last blog, it's structure is made of native materials appropriate enough to enhance the ambiance and setting it was designed for. It was not so big though but enough for intimate appreciation like that of cafe' environment. I think this venue will house all our artworks that just finished shown from other venues. Although, there are works still on consignments in the following venues, Gypsy's Lair and Artcafe', Katabom Bar, Palawan Museum, Skylight Hotel, Irawan Artcafe' and the Lotus Garden.

 The next time I visit the place I will post some photos here.

one of the CAFE artists hang out

     There is place in the city meant for organic beings to chillax and escape the noise of the city within a city.

The favorite oasis to spend time while listening to the music of  The Doors, Ziggy Stardust, The Beatles, Lennon, McCartney, Morcheeba, Banco De Gaia Live at Glastonbury, The Orb, Orbital, The Smiths, Leftfield,  Bob Marley, Ozric Tentacles, Fat Boy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Hawkwind,  Bob Dylan, Vollenweider, Merl Saunders, Air, Lamb, The Chieftains, Kila, Clannad, Jethro Tull, Creedance Clear Water, Eric Clapton, Mano Negra, The Breeders, King Tubby - the list goes on..... The Banwa Pension House and Arthouse.

    The structure is made of bamboo and sawali (strip bamboo weave together to serve as walls), one of the favorite hang out and meeting place of the  local artists. Its walls are filled with artworks so instead of blank 

corridor space upon going to your room, your eyes will feast on the art of the locals.

    The owner itself, Jane orcullo-Campbell is one of the members of the Manunggul Group-one of the three existing art groups in the city.

You may check its website at: http://www.banwa.com/