Philippine-born Sydney-based artist Remnim Alexander Tayco has established himself as a fine exponent of the arts. He draws intensive oil paintings in the 17th century Dutch style.
Category: Art and Painting
‘It’s crazy’ says Fil-Oz animator vying for an Oscar
With a one in two chance of an Oscar nomination, Filipino Australian animator Robertino Zambrano has a nervous month ahead. His film “Love In the Time Of March Madness,” a story about a very tall woman struggling on the dating scene, has been shortlisted among 9 others vying for an Academy Award nomination for best […]
Announcement from the Philippine Consulate General Sydney
The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney wishes to inform the Filipino community organizations and media in New South Wales of Manila FAME: The Design and Lifestyle Event organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), which will be held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines on […]
Dance Workshop for all
Come Saturday, 18th July, a visiting Filipino danseur-cultural animateur touring with the famous Loboc Children’s Choir who recently wowed SRO audiences in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney with nothing less than a world-class performance world class performance — is conducting a one-day-only INTEGRATED DANCE WORKSHOP that everyone involved or interested in dance theatre should take full […]
Filipina looks after people and takes pictures in Hong Kong by Kerri MacDonald
A stream of images from Hong Kong caught Rick Rocamora’s attention on Facebook: black and white street scenes, with dramatic light and compositions that ranged from kinetic to serene. The fact that the photographer, Xyza Cruz Bacani, was from the Philippines — like Mr. Rocamora — intrigued him, though he was reluctant to contact her.
Prisoners Donate by Bernie Lopez
Gerry (not his real name), an inmate at the Muntinlupa Bilibid Prison, relates that he wept unashamedly when he saw the victims of the super-typhoon on television.
Filipino art sings to Oz
PAINTINGS by four Filipino-Australian artists went on exhibit as ‘Four Songs to Oz’ from July 16 at the Arthouse Hotel bistro on Pitt Street in Sydney’s central business district (CBD).
Art exhibition highlights successful people by Violi Calvert
Ramon Coloma, a Filipino-Australian artist based in Sydney, is holding an art exhibition which pays tribute to successful and inspirational people.
The Elephant in Blacktown Arts Centre
Blacktown Arts Centre is proud to announce the first recipients of its 2012 Performing Arts Residencies. “The Elephant in Manila Zoo? is a collaborative project by writer Martin Ponferrada and performers Valerie Berry and Felino Dolloso, to be in residence at the Blacktown Arts Centre from 7th May. The script explores political corruption in the […]
Art Delights by Benjie de Ubago
JUN VELASCO & ALBERT SANTIAGO, two Filipino artists of contrasting disciplines and generations made their mark with their recent mainstream exhibits to the delight of art enthusiasts. On display recently at a Westpac Bank in suburban Castle Hill were paintings of Filipino artist, Jun Velasco.
Artist uses mixed media to create innovative art
Her installation features a compelling mix of different media: a confronting piece using mannequins, raw chillies, a series of photographs and discarded everyday objects. She uses medical scraps, wire, dismantled computer parts and various electrical junk. Her work is a documentation of memory and the effects of technology in our globalised, consumer- obsessed culture. Artist […]
Nonan’s Art—A Visual Reality by Benjie de Ubago
Elizabeth Nonan, a realist artist, steps out of the shadows to stage a one woman art exhibit on Saturday, 15 October 2011. The exhibit will be held from 3:00pm to 10:00pm at The Sydney International Cultural Centre, Erskine Events and Exhibitions at 72 Erskine Street, Sydney.