Contemporary Philippine Arts from

Learning Area Grade Level 11

W_4 the Region
Quarter Third Date February 28 – March 4, 2022

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Grade/Section Teacher: MABEL D. GUILLEMER
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I. LESSON TITLE
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING • explains Filipino artists’ roles and identify their contribution to contemporary
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) arts
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT explains Filipino artists’ roles and identify their contribution to
contemporary arts (CAR11/12CAP-0c-e-5)

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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
A. Introduction Directions: Read the various art forms. Understand what you are reading then
Panimula answer the questions afterwards on a sheet of paper.
Contemporary art is the art of today which is produced by artists who are
living in the twenty-first century and is composed of a dynamic combination of
materials, methods, concepts, and subjects that challenge traditional
boundaries and defy easy definition because of its diverse and eclectic
attributes. Despite the very lack of a uniform, organizing principle, ideology, or
‘ism’, contemporary art can also provide us an opportunity to reflect on
contemporary society and the issues relevant to ourselves, and the world
around us, giving us a glimpse and partaking a part of a cultural dialogue that
concerns larger contextual frameworks such as personal and cultural identity,
family, community, and [Link] to transform any space into a
customized, interactive environment. Well-known installation artists include
Yayoi Kusama, Dale Chihuly, and Bruce Munro. The advent of technology,
art in the Philippines is no longer confined in galleries where only the rich and
privileged have access to. Nowadays, you can now look and admire some of
the best contemporary arts in the Philippines by simply opening your mobile
phones, iPads, or laptops, making Philippine arts and culture more accessible
now than ever. Moving beyond traditional and standard museum fanfare,
Philippine art now moves in a way where common folks can digest what lies
beyond the mixes of colors, decipher messages under the guise of emotion-
filled tunes and melodies, and capture the beauty which words alone cannot
purely describe. To familiarize yourself with the modern art scene in the country,
we will study about Filipino contemporary artists and their works.

Nona Garcia is perhaps one of the best- known artists in the Philippine art scene
at the moment. Born in 1978 in Manila, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Painting from the University of the Philippines. Based primarily in Baguio, her
work has been exhibited in countless galleries both local and abroad. She won
the Grand Prize in the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Award (2000), and is also a
recipient of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Thirteen Artists Award
(2003). Among her solo shows are False Apparitions (Singapore, 2012), Before
the Sea (Manila, 2012), Unearth (Berlin, 2015), and Before the Sky (Manila, 2016).
Nona Garcia is known for employing the use of stark realism to bring into
question what the true meaning of representation is. Her use of photorealism
centers everyday objects, cultural artifacts, or people, inviting the viewers to
explore the environmental, sociopolitical, and personal histories of her subjects.
Although famous for her paintings, she also employs the use of paper cutouts,
x-rays, and lightboxes in her works. Her attention to detail and incredible skill
are unlike any other, making her a favorite of collectors, art enthusiasts, and
laypeople alike.
Andres Barrioquinto’s multi-awarded work is both striking and unforgettable,
and his iconic and surreal painting style has made him successful in the local
and international art scenes. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas fine
Arts program, Barrioquinto has been fondly called the Dark Man of Philippine
Art due to his use of the macabre in many of his works. He has participated in
shows both in the country and abroad, including Singapore and Taipei. In
addition to this, he also had a recent major showcase of portraits at the
National Museum in November. Barrioquinto’s work is notable for its use of
juxtaposition and scale. His portraits are famously a mix of the monochrome
and the technicolor. With his subjects in black and white framed by an
explosion of color, his paintings assault the senses and leave viewers reeling.
While the mainstream perspective on art is that it must be beautiful,
Barrioquinto challenges old perspectives and brings you up close and personal
with the strange and imperfect. One of the CCP’s Thirteen Artists of 2003,
Andres Barrioquinto’s works have also pulled in huge numbers at auctions in the
Philippines and abroad. His painting Skulls and Butterflies pulled in HKD 620,000
at an auction, almost 15 times its asking price.
Leeroy New
When it comes to the history of Philippine arts and culture, you’d be hard-
pressed to find a more distinctive style across a variety of mediums than Leeroy
New’s. A native of General Santos City, New graduated from the Philippine
High School for the Arts and the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts.
His work has garnered him a number of accolades and awards, including the
2005 Metrobank Art Awards, the 2009 Ateneo Art Awards, a nomination for the
2011 Signature Art Prize in Singapore, the 2012 CCP 13 Artists Award, and the
2014 Metrobank Foundation Award.
Leeroy New has employed a variety of mediums for his artwork, including
production design, public art, product design, and wearable art. However, he’s
perhaps best known for his iconic sculptures, which blend together a variety of
shapes, colors, and forms to challenge the viewer. New’s lifelong fascination
with monsters has led him to create pieces that are out of this world, making
him one of the most prominent names in the Philippine sculpture and visual arts
scenes. His work has also been featured in television shows such as Bagani
(2018).
Nikki Luna one of the most prominent female artists in Philippine arts circles
today, Nikki Luna’s work brings together advocacy and art. Luna is a graduate
of the University of the Philippines’ Fine Arts program, focusing on visual art. She
also received a Chevening Award, allowing her to take a masters in Art and
Education at the University of London in the UK. Her work has been exhibited in
the CCP, Vargas Museum, and Lopez Memorial Museum, among others. In
addition, she has also been featured in the Aichi Triennale, Singapore Biennale,
Beijing Binnale, and Le Festival International des textiles Extra Ordinaires. Luna’s
work is notable for highlighting issues of women, including the issues of rape,
sexual harassment, domestic workers, and migrant workers. She authored the
book I Love My Body (2018), highlighting body positivity and awareness. She
also recently completed a solo exhibition at the 1335 Mabini Gallery called This
is how to be a woman of the world. Besides gallery work, Luna also employs her
art in her activism. She has conducted various art therapy workshops in conflict
zones in the Philippines, and uses her work to speak out against social issues like
extrajudicial killings, misogyny, and rape culture.
Rodel Tapaya is one of the top names in Philippine painting and visual art, and
his work has garnered him critical acclaim both in the country and abroad.
Born in 1980 in Montalban, Rizal, Tapaya first broke out into the scene when he
won the Nokia Art Awards in 2001. This enabled him to take drawing and
painting courses in prestigious institutions such as the Parsons School of Design
in New York, USA, and the University of Helsinki in Finland. Additionally, Tapaya
won the 2011 Signature Art Prize, was named one of CCP’s 13 Artists of 2012,
and has been shortlisted several times for the Ateneo Art Awards, among
others. Tapaya’s first solo show outside the country was in 2008 and was entitled
Rodel Tapaya: Folkgotten. This marked a shift in subject matter and medium,
and Tapaya began to explore the themes of Philippine mythology and folktales
for which he’s known today. Rodel Tapaya’s artworks and paintings are
notable for their mix of Filipino folk culture and history, which he uses to offer
commentary on contemporary social issues. His complex compositions and use
of vivid colors and patterns have made his work a favorite of collectors and art
enthusiasts.
Ernest Concepcion is well known for his highly complex and experimental
paintings, which play with texture and color to create images that arrest the
viewer’s eyes. Born in 1977, he graduated from the University of the Philippines
with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He has participated in a number of art residences
in New York, where he stayed for several years. Concepcion has exhibited in
galleries both in the Philippines and in the United States, including solo
exhibitions and group shows. He has also received the CCP’s 13 Artists of 2015
award, among others. Concepcion is notable for his use of color and texture
in his artworks. His paintings are abstracted reflections on Philippine history,
social issues, and the human experience. By experimenting with composition,
form, color, and textures, Concepcion’s works challenge the viewers’
preconceptions of what is or isn’t possible in art. Concepcion’s pieces are set
apart by his use of different techniques, styles, and media in order to put
together images that are disjointed and unified at the same time. He currently
splits his time between Manila and Brooklyn.
Annie Cabigting is one of this generation of artists’ technical masters, and her
work is well-known both for its adherence to real life form, and for its ability to
challenge the viewer. She graduated from the University of the Philippines with
a Major in Painting in 1994, and has since been exhibited in dozens of galleries.
She has over a dozen solo exhibitions, including ones in Singapore, Malaysia,
and the Philippines. She also won the Ateneo Art Awards in 2005, among others,
and her work was also included in the Prague Biennale.
Cabigting is perhaps most known for her ability to force her viewers to question
ideas of authorship, reproduction, and point of view. Her recent show, Museum
Watching, featured photorealistic paintings of people observing famous
artworks. This playfulness in exploring the dynamic between subject and viewer
has been present throughout her career. In addition to original work, Cabigting
has also made reproductions of pieces by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and
local artists. Her ability to play around with the act of observation has made her
a favorite of collectors and laypeople alike.
Dex Fernandez is a rising name among young artists in the Philippines, and it’s
immediately evident why. Perhaps best known for his cartoonish, many- legged
subject “Garapata,” Fernandez’s work is playful and street-smart, bringing a
modern sensibility to many of Manila’s galleries. He studied Fine Art and
Advertising at the Technological University of the Philippines before working as
a graphic designer. He’s had solo exhibitions in the Philippines and the United
States, as well as group exhibitions in France, Singapore, the United States, and
the Philippines. Fernandez’s work makes use of the urban landscape as a
canvas, bringing art out of staid white galleries and into the daily lives of
commuters. His Garapata stickers are a well-known sight around Manila and
even abroad. Besides his illustration, he’s also worked in mixed media,
photomanipulation, mural painting, and other styles. Fernandez’s pieces like to
mix the mundane in with the surreal, making each of his artworks an instant
visual playground for the viewer. Although he is currently based in Caloocan
City, you can find his works, and Garapata, in metropolises all over the world.
Oscar Villamiel is a familiar figure in the Philippine art world, and his visceral,
multi- media installations are both instantly recognizable and unforgettable.
Born in 1953 and a graduate of the Fine Arts Program of University of the East,
he worked as a set designer and entrepreneur for several decades. During this
period, he founded the graphic t- shirt brand Artwork in 2002. His first exhibition
was a group exhibition of UE alumni at the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA), and he’s exhibited in a number of galleries and countries
since. Villamiel’s work is well-known for its use of salvaging, with the artist using
found materials or old, recycled parts to create entirely new works. His 2014
installation art about the Philippines, Mga Damong Ligaw, employed the use of
over 10,000 excised carabao horns that flowed from the gallery walls onto the
floor. Instead of focusing on prized objects, his art brings to the foreground
discarded junk and cast-off, mundane items. By doing this, he highlights the
stark beauty that can often be found in these discarded pieces.
Geraldine Javier is a Philippine visual artist whose work foregrounds the tension
between dynamic contrasts. Born in 1970, she initially began her career training
to be a nurse before turning to the arts. Javier rose into the spotlight when she
received the CCP’s 13 Artists Award in 2003. She first began exhibiting her work
 internationally in 2004, and has been featured in dozens of galleries both in the
Philippines and abroad. Javier has cited Roberto Chabet as one of her top
influences, and she herself takes a similar cerebral approach to her artwork. Her
work emphasizes complexity, both of subject matter and form. In addition to
iconography from her Roman Catholic upbringing, she also touches on the
concepts of death, emotional violence, relationships, and social tensions.
Rather than touching on the social realism and political commentary of her
predecessors, Javier instead paints subjects that are highly personal and
specific. Thus, she invites the viewers of her artwork to look at the internal rather
the external, making her a favorite of galleries and collectors alike.
Ronald Ventura has been hailed as one of the most distinctive and unique
artistic voices of his generation. Born in 1973 and educated at the University of
Santo Tomas in Manila, he’s been multi-awarded since his student days. As an
undergraduate, he won the longest-running student art competition sponsored
by Shell Corporation in 1990. His first two solo shows were in 2000, and he has
since been exhibited in the Philippines, Asia, and in Europe and the United
States. Among his many awards are the 13 Artists Award of 2003 by the CCP,
and the Ateneo Art Award in 2005. Ronald Ventura’s artworks are known for
combining a variety of different media, and he explores new themes, materials,
and concepts in his work. Although skilled in different media, including
photography, sculptures, and installations, he’s particularly known for his work
surrounding the human form. By layering usually separate styles— such

B. Development Jumpstart
Pagpapaunlad Activity 1: Message in the Painting
Directions: Look carefully at the paintings below and share your thoughts and
feelings about what you think they mean or symbolize. Write your thoughts on
a separate sheet of paper.

OMG, 2015. Ernest Concepcion SUPER THAN SUPERMAN,

[Link] 2018. Ronald Ventura
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C. Engagement Activity No. 2 Express yourself!
Pakikipagpalihan At this point, you will unleash your inner artist and create your own artwork
revolving around the topic Year 2020 -2021 The pandemic. The scoring rubric
attached here will be used in assessing your artworks. Have fun!
What you need
Short bond paper, any coloring material, pencil/pen/marker, magazines,
newspapers, photographs, plastic cover
What you have to do
[Link] of a concept of your artwork which reflects the theme given.
[Link] materials available based on your concept. Your imagination is the limit.
[Link] your thoughts and put them in a short bond paper.
D. Assimilation Gauge
Paglalapat
Directions: Read carefully each item. use a separate sheet for your answers.
Write only the letters of the best answer for each test item.
1. What is Photorealism?
a. It is realism in painting characterized by extremely meticulous depiction of
detail.
b. It is realism in painting where certain parts are emphasized or highlighted to
accentuate meaning portrayed by the artwork.
c. It is the theory or practice in art of applying small strokes or dots of color to a
surface so that from a distance they blend together.
d. It is the principles or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery
or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational
juxtapositions and combinations.
2. Who among the following Filipino contemporary artists employ photorealism
in her/his artworks?
a. Andres Barrioquinto c. Leeroy New
b. Nikki Luna d. Nona Garcia
3. What is surrealism?
a. It is realism in painting characterized by extremely meticulous depiction of
detail.
b. It is realism in painting where certain parts are emphasized or highlighted to
accentuate meaning portrayed by the artwork.
c. It is the theory or practice in art of applying small strokes or dots of color to a
surface so that from a distance they blend together.
d. It is the principles or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery
or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational
juxtapositions and combinations.
4. Who among the following Filipino contemporary artists is famous for his mix of
monochrome and technicolor challenging the old perspectives of the
beautiful by bringing you up close and personal with the strange and
imperfect?
a. Andres Barrioquinto c. Geraldine Javier
b. Ernest Conception d. Ronald Ventura
5. How do the Filipino contemporary artists contribute to the development of
Philippine identity both in local and international scenes?
a. They contribute to the development of Philippine identity both in local and
international scenes through their artworks which are abstracted reflections on
Philippine history, social issues, and human experience.
b. They contribute to the development of Philippine identity both in local and
international scenes through their artworks inviting people to criticize the
environmental, sociopolitical, and personal history of the Filipino people.
c. Either A or B.
d. Neither A nor B.
6. In one of his exhibits, he turned to the “forgotten objects” in the house
highlighting them and inviting viewers to explore their often-ignored histories.
a. Agnes Arellano c. Gary-Ross Pastrana
b. Benedicto Cabrera d. Kawayan De Guia
7. His artworks are known for combining a variety of different media, and he
explores new themes, materials, and concepts in his works. He’s particularly
known for his work surrounding the human form.
a. Annie Cabagting c. Nikki Luna
b. Geraldine Javier D. Ronald Ventura
8. How do the Filipino contemporary artists we discussed bring their artworks
about our society and culture into a more engaging and thought-provoking
way?
a. They bring their artworks about our society and culture into a more engaging
and thought-provoking way by challenging the old perspectives by not
focusing on prized objects but bringing their artworks to the foreground of
discarded junks and cast-off mundane items.
b. They bring their artworks about our society and culture into a more engaging
and thought-provoking way by bringing to attention everyday objects, cultural
 artifacts, or people, inviting the viewers to explore the environmental,
sociopolitical, and personal histories of her subjects.
c. Either A or B.
d. Neither A nor B.
9. He is a Filipino contemporary artist whose artworks are notable for their mix
of Filipino folk culture and history and highlight his commentary on
contemporary social issues.
a. Dex Fernandez c. Neil Pasilan
b. Ernest Concepcion d. Rodel Tapaya
10. A Filipino contemporary artist whose early work centered on abstract
expressionism. Her gestural paintings included bright splashes of color and
expressionist figures that lacked both form and identity.
a. Annie Cabagting c. Nona Garcia
b. Nikki Luna d. Yasmin Sison-Ching
V. ASSESSMENT
(Learning Activity
Sheets for Enrichment,
Remediation or
Assessment to be given
on Weeks 3 and 6)
VI. REFLECTION In another sheet of paper, write your personal insights about the lesson using
the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.