How Green is Your Muse?

This exhibit is both a celebration of nature and a plea for universal action to preserve and protect it. Prompted by the idea of nature as inspiration, 12 emerging and established Filipino-Canadian artists have prepared their work for display at Surrey Art Gallery. In an exhibit of catalytic artworks, they convey visceral images of peaceful, majestic environments, while provoking viewers to imagine a world without clean air and devastated by the effects of harmful human activity.

Based in B.C., the Filipino Music and Art Foundation (FMAAF) invited a dozen artists to represent their feelings about nature. Contemporaries Danvic Briones, Ileta Buenaventura, Tessie Dichupa, Jo Galang, Mayo Landicho, Edgardo Lantin, Lenore RS Lim, Chito Maravilla, Esmie Gayo McLaren, Bert Monterona, Soliman L. Poonon, and Broderick Wong deliver a feast for the eyes. Media vary widely, from carving, printmaking, and traditional painting to collage with found objects and painting with soil.

The Filipino Music and Art Foundation is thankful for the support of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver.
 

About Filipino Music and Art Foundation in BC

Founded 40 years ago by Jose and Lenore Lim, the Filipino Music and Art Foundation in BC is dedicated to inspiring and developing the artistic potential of deserving individuals, as well as supporting artists with recognizable artistic merit. The foundation seeks to provide affordable and accessible educational and co-operative opportunities in the making of fine arts in the community-at-large, as well as to enhance public exposure of deserving artists. Over the years, the foundation has presented exhibits and collaborated with various organizations in bringing concert pianists, dance troupes, and choral groups for performances in Vancouver. The Foundation also developed, organized, and presented Philippine Cultural Nights in the Greater Vancouver area.