“The Art of Collecting” by various Filipino contemporary artists include Benjie Cabangis, Wire Tuazon, Kiko Escora, Jeho Bitancor, Melvin Culaba

You are cordially invited to the opening of

“The Art of Collecting” by various Filipino contemporary artists include Benjie Cabangis, Wire Tuazon, Kiko Escora, Jeho Bitancor, Melvin Culaba, Sancto Sanctorum and Roland Ventura.


Exhibition runs from 7th January 2010 to 17th January 2010 @
Dahlia Gallery LLP (Formally known as Forth Gallery)
Opening Hour: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm. (Closed on Monday and Public Holiday)
The opening reception is on 8th January (Friday) at 7pm - 9pm.
We can be contacted at 6222 7809 or Debbie Pang @ 9450 7749 (above Bee Cheng Hiang on Pagoda St, just outside Chinatown NE Line MRT Station Exit A)69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level)Singapore 059228Tel: 6222 7809
Email: debbie@dahliagallerysg.com

Admission for the exhibition is FREE.


About the Exhibition:

The first one of a kind exhibition “The Art of Collecting”, featuring 20 fine contemporary Filipino artworks, will be exhibited from 7th Jan through 17th Jan 2010 at Dahlia Gallery.
The works, ranging from modern abstract impressionism to brut and graffiti art are carefully selected by several prominent collectors in Singapore. The aim of the exhibition is to educate the public on various art collecting strategies. While first time art buyers may find it informative, seasoned art collectors will be equally entertained by the presentation and dialogues found in the collection.

Though deeply rooted in their cultures, the Filipinos are known for their heavily influenced political and social policy of the West. This phenomenon is widely reflected in their art works. Unlike their Southeast Asian counterparts, the Filipino artists’ subjects, techniques and colors integration adhere closely to the modern western masters. Artists whose traditional western techniques produce strong depiction of Filipino contemporary landscape include Wire Tuazon, Jeho Bitancor, Melvin Culaba, Kiko Escora, Benjie Cabangis, Roland Ventura and 10 other artists.

Remaining close to the exhibit’s theme, collectors may find that works by other emerging artists offer a well rounded representation of Filipino contemporary art. Altogether, the exhibited artists have won numerous awards and are widely collected. Art lovers, who wish to learn more on how to build a meaningful Filipino contemporary art collection, will be pleased to expect more visual treats from “The Art of Collecting”.

About the Artists:

Combined with superior artistic skill, Wire Tuazon’s intellectual stance lead him to experiment with subtly implied symbols, set within an unseen geometrical space. Through an indirect conversation, Tuazon often encourages and involves viewers to solve his intended puzzle. Tuazon’s original method of art interaction is highly valued by connoisseurs.

Meanwhile, the colors and shapes employed by Benjie Cabangis remind viewers of Malevich abstraction. Collectors may also note how Van Gogh’s famous expressionist technique lends an air of sorrow and heaviness in Melvin Culaba’s subjects.

If Dali’s works stick to mind when one views Jeho Bitancor’s piece, it is no surprise as Bitancor is known as the Filipino master surrealist artist, whose works are associated with imageries.



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