In an effort to reach out to a wider range of audience and to bring art closer to the public, Metrobank Foundation, Inc. through the Metrobank Arts and Design Excellence (MADE) in partnership with SM Supermalls, brought Art MADE Public 2017 to Davao City.
The exhibit opening was held on Thursday at SM Lanang Premiere Atrium graced by SM Lanang Premiere Officials headed by Karen Babia, Japanese Consul to Davao City Tomoko Dodo, Department of Tourism XI Regional Director Roberto Alabado III, Museo Dabawenyo director Orly Escarilla, visitors, students and media practitioners.
Art MADE Public is a travelling and retrospective exhibition and lecture series held in view of the celebration of Philippine Arts Month every February,
With the theme “Past Meets Present”, MADE hails Filipino artistry and creativity through its annual recognition program for the painters, sculptors, interior designers, and architects.
“Presented to you are artist from various generations back to back with contemporary artworks. This concept is to showcase a meeting of the past representing the hopeful amateur and the present master visually narrating the journey and evolution of Filipino artist,” said Michelle Ang, Metrobank Senior Manager in Mindanao-Area 1.
Mallgoers will get to view art pieces by contemporary Filipino artists who are MADE awardees such as Jonathan Dangue, Mark Justiniani and Ferdinand Montemayor, to name a few.
Now on its 4th year, the “Art MADE Public” aims to heighten public appreciation for the arts at the same time promote MADE to young Filipino artists and designers to join its recognition programs.
The MADE painting recognition program is open to all Filipino artists age 18-35 years who have not held a solo exhibition while the sculptor competition is open to Filipino sculptors who have held a solo exhibition in sculpture.
True to its commitment to provide careers and opportunities for young Filipino artists and designers, MADE is one of the most prestigious art & design recognition programs in the country.
The exhibit ran from March 2 to 5, 2017 at SM Lanang Premiere Atrium.
