Works of Passion

By Kenneth Irving Ong
Students of Tagum City’s Sining Mata Art school launched an art exhibit entitled The Hobbyist last February 6 at the ground floor atrium area of Felcris Centrale.
 The exhibit is the brainchild of Sining Mata Art School teacher Victor Agustus Dumaguing as a way for his art students to express their creativity and passion, as the featured students are not taking art in an academic capacity but are learning art as a hobby.
 As conveyed by Victor in his remarks, “There are various approaches in dealing with artistry to start with. However in the case of this exhibit, art not taken as a discipline but as a hobby, a refreshing activity which allows an individual to break away from life’s daily routines.”
 Formally opening the exhibit were Davao del Norte Congressman Anthony del Rosario, Board Member Atty. Raymond Joey D. Millan, University of Mindanao’s Debbie Diamante, and Arch. Illuminado Quinto Jr.
 Featured artists in the exhibit are Queen Kristelle M. Albano, Joyce A. Cabigao, Rucel C. Cayetano, Karina Sandra M. Dumaguing, Vivian M. Galang, Maria Fatima D. Godinez, Venah M. Hernaez, Elma S. Perandos, Angelica D. Sagario, Joanvith A. Sevilla, Juliana Roseanne L. Tambis, and Caroline G. Taojo.