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Land of the North, Visual Art Exhibit Opening.

2012-01-10T23:37:00.001+08:00

Finally! a year in the making, my first visual art exhibit is scheduled to launch by January 19, 2012, 6PM at Hiraya Gallery, 530 United Nations Ave., Ermita, Manila. Sponsored by Fundacion Pacita, the show will run until January 31, 2012. Would be happy to see/meet a fellow blogger there, so, see you there!

"Javid Sawun nu Vatan"

2011-12-21T01:46:00.001+08:00

The Art Book that you all have been waiting for share it with friends and loved ones... First watercolor art book in Batanes, one of it's kind. ...as a preview, it includes 84 pages, 56 paintings, Pio Abad's early works Ivatan artists of Yaru Nu Artist Ivatan, Olan Gonzales, Jaypee Portez, Awee Abelador and Javier Ponce.
Mafe de Sagon Mieville, Editor and Vicky Abad Kerblat , Author

Pre-launch price is Php. 1000 after the 16th of January it will be Php. 1300

For Inquires, you may contact the following:
ART POST ASIA email : Jacky Arquiza, jackyarquiza@gmail.com or jacky@arquiza.com.ph Call: 8115425
(Makati office)

BATANES : FUNDACION PACITA,
Protogenes Galarion 09391982733 or Maricel Escobido 09202727836

Outside Philippines: It will be available online at Amazon.com next year... as they are still working on the papers...

"Hakay, Vakes"

2011-11-28T22:27:00.001+08:00

15 x 10 inch
Acrylic on wood
2011

(Available, for sale)

"Pantaw"

2011-11-20T23:29:00.001+08:00

Acrylic on canvas
15 x 10 inch
2011

Sold

"Bintana"

2011-11-20T23:25:00.001+08:00

Acrylic on canvas
15 x 10 inch
2011

Sold

"7 x 5", Series for June 2011

2011-11-20T23:08:00.001+08:00

Acrylic on canvas
7 x 5 inch
2011

Sold

"5 x 7", Series for June 2011

2011-11-20T23:02:00.001+08:00

Acrylic on canvas
5 x 7 inch
2011

Sold

"Hakay"

2011-11-16T21:56:00.001+08:00

15 x 10 inch
Acrylic on wood

2011

Available

"Vahay ni Dakay"

2011-11-16T11:55:00.001+08:00

24 x 10 inch
Mixed Media

2011

Available

2011-09-20T02:35:00.000+08:00

Uyugan Series 1 - 3 (acrylic version)
8.5 x 11 inch
acrylic
2011

Mt. Iraya 3

2011-06-02T18:38:00.003+08:00

20 x 32 inch

Acrylic on canvas

2011

Reserved

"5 x 7", Series for May 2011

2011-05-31T23:57:00.001+08:00

Oil

5 x 7 inches

2011

Sold

"Du Valugan nu Vasay"

2011-05-31T23:38:00.002+08:00

Acrylic on board

12 x 9 inch

2011

Sold

Mt. Iraya 2

2011-05-30T18:16:00.003+08:00

20 x 32 inch

Acrylic on canvas

2011

2011-02-06T19:57:00.001+08:00

Oil on canvas

20 x 30 cm

2011

Sold

"Tataya du Chadpiran

2010-04-09T08:36:00.004+08:00

"Tataya du Chadpiran"

Acrylic on canvas

24 x 18 inch

2010

Sold

"Window 4" series of 4

2009-11-07T22:38:00.004+08:00

"Window 4" series of 4

Oil on canvas

15 x 10 inch

2009

Sold

"Window 3" series of 4

2009-10-31T22:24:00.005+08:00

"Window 3" series of 4
Oil on canvas
15 x 10 inch
2009

Sold

"Window 2" series of 4

2009-10-14T16:38:00.004+08:00

"Window 2" series of 4
Oil on canvas
15 x 10 inch

2009

Sold

"Window 1" series of 4

2009-09-24T18:05:00.004+08:00

"Window 1" series of 4
Oil on canvas
15 x 10 inch
2009

Sold

"Waiting" series 2

2009-09-20T16:52:00.002+08:00

Acrylic on canvas
20 x 30 inch
2009

Available

Duira "Tumaruk"

2009-08-24T15:55:00.005+08:00

A warm afternoon at the beach of Diura, Mahatao, Batanes., Philippines.

Oil on canvas
24 x 20 inch
2009
Sold

Sabtang Lighthouse

2009-08-01T22:16:00.003+08:00

A common view at Sabtang port, Batanes, Philippines.

Acrylic on canvas
24 x 18 inch
2009
Available

"Liveng (Hedge Rows)"

2009-07-09T18:14:00.004+08:00

Commissioned by the Provincial Capitol, Batanes.
A panoramic view of hedge rows and rolling hills of Batan Island.

Acrylic on canvas
17 x 43 Inches
2009
Sold

"Ivatan Vernacular House"

2009-04-12T01:30:00.004+08:00

Another Ivatan vernacular House, 2-storey type.

24 x 30 Inch
Oil on Canvas
2009
Sold

"Remorse"

2009-04-08T02:44:00.003+08:00

This year’s theme for the 4th Batanes Annual Painting Competition is “Reconciling Development and Cultural Heritage and Environmental Conservation: Problems and Challenges”. And since I am not qualified for the competition (because I am one of the organizers) I made my own depiction of the theme. And since I am aware and alarmed by the rapid change of culture in this place, I choose to focus on the effects or problems if we (as Ivatans) allow these changes which are inevitable but of course still in our control. Batanes is nominated as one of World Heritage, It’s a great Honor and privilege to be one of the few nominated World Heritage site and along with this is a great responsibility to take care and maintain the Heritage of Batanes.
The artwork depicts the consequence of Industrialization. The monolith stone symbolizes the Ivatan heritage being scourged by rapid development. The place surrounding it is affected and in chaos to the point that it’s too late to change what is done. All it can do is reminisce the past, peace and beauty of the place which is in the reflection of the polluted river.

30 x 24 Inch
Acrylic on canvas
2009
Sold

"Diura" series of 4

2009-03-25T00:08:00.007+08:00

I finished this artwork sooner than i thought. "Diura" (fishing village of Mahatao, Batanes, Philippines)
Here's the story, last year we were fortunate to witness the fisherman's activity after fishing "Arayu" (a.k.a. Dorado) on the first panel, the fisherman's great challenge, to pass the clashing waves as they port to the shore, second panel, fellow fisherman from the village help carry the boat back to its place, third panel, the fisherman went back to the shore to clean the fish, fourth panel, the fisherman takes home the fish to prepare it for drying.

24 x 18 Inch
Oil on Canvas
2009
Sold

"Tribute to Pacita Abad"

2009-02-17T01:55:00.003+08:00

After 2 months, here is it. This Mural is for the Fundacion Pacita. It will be displayed at the building lobby after a month. (i think, i hope so) Will post photos of presentation soon.

artworks by:
Javier Ponce - upper left. Medium Acrylics.
Xavier Abelador - upper right. Medium Acrylics.
Jaypee Portez - lower left. Medium Mix Media.
Roland Gonzales - lower right Medium Oil.

Size: 8 x 8 ft.
Feb. 13, 2009
Sold

Still waters

2009-02-05T00:18:00.002+08:00

photo reference taken last Oct. 2007 at Palang, Itbayat, Batanes, Philippines.

9.5 x 7.5 Inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Available

Chadpidan

2009-02-05T00:10:00.003+08:00

A view of Mt. Iraya at the northern coast of Basco, Batanes, Philippines.

17.5 x 23.5 Inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Available

Tradition

2008-12-15T01:32:00.005+08:00

A tribute for the ivatan fisherman who choose to maintain the traditional way of fishing. The mataw fisherman of "Diura" a fisherman village is located at the northern part of mahatao (valugan mahatao), Batanes, Philippines.

6 x 4 feet
Acrylic on Canvas
2008
Available

Dibang

2008-11-18T16:38:00.003+08:00

24 x 18 inch
Acrylic on Canvas
2008
Sold

Dibang a.k.a. Flying fish, Bulador in Filipino. Mostly found around the coastal area of northern pacific during summer season.
Dried Dibang is one of the most common food served on a Ivatan dishes.

"industrialization"

2008-10-07T01:39:00.004+08:00

is it an option?

36 x 24 inch
Acrylic on Canvas
2008
Sold

"O - 3"

2008-10-07T01:26:00.002+08:00

Optometrist, Opthalmologist and a Optician.

36 x 24 inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Sold

"confusion 2"

2008-10-07T01:21:00.003+08:00

a question, are you with the right people?

24 x 18 inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Reserved

"confusion 1"

2008-10-07T00:37:00.005+08:00

a question, are you on the right place?

24 x 18 inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Reserved

"Pamilya"

2008-10-07T00:11:00.004+08:00

a traditional filipino culture,. the parents supports the whole family.

24 x 20 inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Available

"Yaru"

2008-10-06T23:39:00.004+08:00

Our local term for "Bayanihan"

24 x 20 inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Available

The Waiting. . .

2008-07-14T18:37:00.002+08:00

. . . a hungry "piyek" waiting for food. . .

20 x 30 inch
Acrylic on canvas
Private Collection

Watercolor Practice

2008-04-03T00:50:00.002+08:00

i enjoy painting the reflection in the water. With photo reference. 5 hrs.

10.5 x 19.5 inch
watercolor on paper
reserved

2 yrs. in the making...

2008-02-14T16:17:00.002+08:00

Yup, i started this artwork last Aug. 2006, there was a activity that time and i was so busy i forgot this piece, Last Month when i was cleaning my studio i saw this artwork and i felt bad for not finishing it. Now after a month it is done.

19 x 22 inch
Oil on canvas
Sold

First artwork for the year 2008

2008-02-14T16:08:00.001+08:00

My first artwork for the year 2008, right after signing the artwork someone bought it, heh heh, my digi-cam wasn't around so i used my cam phone to document it. That is why the photo looks blurry.

18 x 24 inch
Acrylic
Sold

"grudge"

2007-12-11T14:08:00.005+08:00

"...it's been a while but still i can't remember when was our last conversation. Im still waiting for the moment that we'll talk to each other, just like the old days. I hope you still remember me..."

Acrylic on canvas
24 x 36 inch
Sold

"window"

2007-11-29T10:14:00.003+08:00

a window of ivatan vernacular house,

8 x 10 inch
Watercolor
Sold

"The Ancestral house of Gonzales"

2007-11-14T18:57:00.001+08:00

oil on canvas, this is a replica of our ancestral house at itbayat.

18 x 24 inch
Oil on Canvas
Private Collection

"ivatan house, remake,."

2007-11-14T18:51:00.001+08:00

oil on canvas, i love to paint ivatan vernacular house, but hmmm, still unmastered, more practice for me... hehe, i hope you like it,.

19 x 22 inch
Oil on Canvas
Sold

"ivatan house 3"

2007-07-10T19:45:00.001+08:00

18 x 24 inch
Oil on Canvas
Private Collection

"Vatang"

2007-04-30T18:50:00.000+08:00

One of the popular seascapes of Batanes...

"Rakuh a Payaman"

2007-04-30T18:43:00.000+08:00

A.k.a "The Marlboro Country" of Batanes. Rakuh a payaman means, " Big pasture"... ... ... ..?

I think, heh heh...this was done in watercolor.

"Basco Cathedral"

2007-04-30T18:36:00.000+08:00

A view from our office balcony. It's been a while since i did a watercolor work. My sky is dirty. Hmmm... too much glazing.

Basco lighthouse/ Ivatan Tradirional fishing boat 3

2007-02-23T12:31:00.000+08:00

I think i like watercolor now... The transparency of the medium is unique.

Sabtang Light house

2007-02-22T14:27:00.000+08:00

Photo reference was taken last Summer 2006.

Mahatao Seascapes

2007-02-22T14:22:00.000+08:00

High tide and Lowtide...

Ivatan Traditional fishing boats...

2007-02-22T14:15:00.000+08:00

Proven and tested, these boats are designed by our ancestors to endure the clashing waves ...

Forest in the City 2

2007-02-13T19:19:00.000+08:00

Forest in the City

2007-02-13T19:11:00.000+08:00

These paintings are based on my references that we took at the Arroceros Park. Sadly the local goverment shred 1/4 of the forest for building new structures. These are the replica of the last photos we took before the park was closed to the public.

In my mind

2007-02-10T11:34:00.000+08:00

Another Product of my imagination, although there is a real scene like this in Batanes. It is not real. It's beyond... Done in one (1) Day... Medium Acrylic... Hope you like it, enjoy...

Ivatan Vernacular House

2007-02-09T18:59:00.000+08:00

This is a replica of the Ivatan vernacular house. This Artwork took me four days to finish it... I took the photo reference last summer 2006 during the artworkshop at Sabtang, Batanes. Hope you'll like it, Enjoy...

Guardians and witness

2007-02-09T18:49:00.001+08:00

Here is one of my artwork. I love to paint surreal... The theme of this artwork is the hardworking fisherman while the monolith stones are watching them, some of the missing bouy's are watching them too... hope you like it...

Novice

2007-02-08T20:32:00.000+08:00

It's my first time to have a blog, so im just exploring for now. Be patient with me... Hehe. Here are some of my Art works. All of them are already been sold. So as of now im back at my studio creating new set of artworks. Enjoy...