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'Florante at Laura' exhibition at 1/Of Gallery Florante at Laura, an exhibition inspired by the epic poem of Francisco Baltazar (also known as Balagtas) of the same title, will be shown at 1/Of Gallery in Shops at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, from July 20 to 31, 2008. Celebrating the visual arts and literature, the exhibition features 22 figurative paintings inspired by different sections of the literary masterpiece and a sculptural introductory piece, all based on the edition edited by National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario. The artworks, reflecting a variety of styles, were made by Mark Arcamo, Buen Calubayan, Caña, Salvador J. Ching, Convocar, Marc Cosico, Cris Cruz, Leonilo Doloricon, Egai Talusan Fernandez, Alfred Galvez, Juan Sajid Imao, Jon Jaylo, Jerome Malic, Wilfredo Offemaria Jr., Vincent Padilla, Jonathan Rañola, Laya Roman, Don Salubayba, Fernando Sena, Rex Tatlonghari, Roger "Rishab" Tibon, Inna Vitasa and Janice Liuson Young. The exhibit was first staged during the Komedya Fiesta 2008 1st National Festival in February at the University of the Philippines Jorge B. Vargas Museum. Meanwhile, the UP Diliman Chancellor's Office, under Chancellor Sergio S. Cao, has just published a UP Centennial edition of Florante at Laura which will be available at 1/Of Gallery. The full-color, softbound book features a reconstruction of the Balagtas text by Almario, an English translation by poet Marne Kilates and all the artworks featured in the exhibition. In the book's introduction, Cao says that the UP Centennial edition of Florante at Laura is not only a tribute to its acclaimed author, but is also an offering meant to broaden the appreciation for a Filipino classic. "Indeed, there is no better way to mark a university's one hundred years of history in molding young minds than by honoring one of the country's most enduring literary legacies. This book will certainly help us rediscover Balagtas. It is sure to deepen our interest in a celebrated masterpiece and make us realize how one man's work can transcend the ages and inspire people of another lifetime," notes Cao. Almario, who is also the dean of the UP College of Arts and Letters, calls Balagtas the "First Filipino Poet", claiming that the latter – through Florante at Laura – demonstrated a poet's power. For the first time, notes Almario, a poet dared to challenge his readers (in the exhortation "Sa Babasa Nito") to carefully consider his written words because these would be of immense use to them. "In a way, Balagtas broke free from the shackles of colonialism and paved the way towards freedom for the likes of Rizal, Bonifacio and many generations of contemporary poets," Almario points out. For more details, call 901-3152.
‘Florante at Laura’ (exhibition at UP Vargas museum) One of the country’s most enduring literary masterpieces, Florante at Laura – written by 19th century poet Francisco Baltazar, also known as Balagtas – serves as the inspiration for an exhibition at the University of the Philippines Jorge B. Vargas Museum this February. It will be held at the Edge Gallery from February 8 until March 31, 2008. Celebrating both the visual arts and literature, the Florante at Laura exhibition features 23 figurative paintings based on the different sections of the poem, using the edition edited by National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario. The paintings, reflecting a variety of styles, were made by Mark Arcamo, Buen Calubayan, Caña, Salvador J. Ching, Convocar, Marc Cosico, Cris Cruz, Leonilo Doloricon, Egai Fernandez, Alfred Galvez, Sajid Imao, Jon Jaylo, Jerome Malic, Wilfredo Offemaria Jr., Vincent Padilla, Jonathan Rañola, Laya Roman, Don Salubayba, Fernando Sena, Rex Tatlonghari, Roger “Rishab” Tibon, Inna Vitasa and Janice Young. The artists breathe life to the events chronicled in the epic poem, from Florante being tied up in the forest and menaced by two lions to his dramatic reunion with his beloved Laura. Each artwork is accompanied by a stanza that pertains to the depicted scene. Adding visual interest is a backdrop that reinforces the period and setting in which Florante at Laura unfolded. Rendered by the artistic team of Alfred Galvez Mural Designs and Finishes, the exhibit design features trompe l’oeil (fool the eye) effects such as faux columns and moldings and baroque decorative elements. The rich exposition of imagery aims to engage viewers and help them rediscover the celebrated work of Balagtas. The Florante at Laura exhibition is curated and conceptualized by Susan A. de Guzman and Giselle P. Kasilag of Project Art. Florante at Laura is a Philippine literary classic, deemed an integral part of the Filipino experience. It is a staple in the high school curriculum, with class discussions often leading to more creative pursuits such as dramatizations or the creation of story books. It has also been the subject of theatrical productions, television specials and films. Beyond the love story between the two lead characters, Florante at Laura is a well-disguised commentary on the ills of society under the Spanish regime as witnessed by Balagtas. The story may be set in the faraway kingdom of Albanya but the conditions it depicts were realities taking place as the Philippines struggled to become a free nation. The genius of Florante at Laura’s author was hailed by no less than national hero Jose Rizal, particularly in his novel Noli Me Tangere where Pilosopo Tasio muses: “Mahusay na makata at mahusay mag-isip si Baltazar” (Baltazar is a great poet and a great thinker). The Florante at Laura project is the exhibit component of the Komedya Fiesta 2008 1st National Festival, one of the major activities celebrating the UP Centennial. Focusing on Balagtas’ signature work is considered an appropriate complement to the festival’s theme as Florante at Laura was not only written in the manner of the komedya theatrical tradition, but also because its author was the best known poet of his time. Komedya Fiesta 2008 is presented by the University of the Philippines Diliman Office of the Chancellor, through the College of Arts and Letters and in cooperation with the Office of Initiatives in Culture and the Arts with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. For more details about the Florante at Laura exhibition, please contact the UP Vargas Museum at tel. nos. 928-1927, 981-8500 locals 4021 to 24, 928-1925 or via e-mail at vargasmuseum@gmail.com or vargasmuseum@yahoo.com.
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