LHS CLUSTER

SCHOOL YEAR 2022 - 2023

Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions
HUM02
Course Outcome 1
Quarter 01

Prepared by:
Cana, Analyn C.

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E-mail address: [email protected]
Telephone number: (02) 8247 - 5000
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NAME: ____________________________________ TEACHER: ________________________

YEAR AND SECTION: _______________________ SCHEDULE: _______________________

COURSE OUTCOME BULLETIN

Objective: Develop an in-depth appreciation and understanding of the different styles and forms of
Philippine Contemporary Arts

Subject Matters:
Lesson 1. The Characteristics of Contemporary Art
1.1 Subject Matter and Style in Contemporary Art
1.2 Materials used in Contemporary Art
1.3 Skills, Techniques and Production in Contemporary Art

Learning Competencies:
I. Identifies various contemporary art forms and their practices from the various
regions (CAR11/12IAC-0a-1)
II. Classifies various art forms found in the Philippines (CAR11/12IAC-0b-2)

Evaluation:
Performance Task:
1. Digital Poster

Written Work:
1. Quiz – The Characteristics of Contemporary Art (Cardinal Edge)

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What do I know? (Pre-test)

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Lesson The Characteristics of

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Contemporary Art

What is it?
What is art? It has gone a long way as there are art today that are so different from the traditional art that
we have before. Hence, there is a need to ask to whom, and when? Furthermore, in the duration of this
course, you will be also be familiarized with styles used by contemporary artists. It is important to learn
about contemporary art because it is the kind of art that you see around you.

Art refers to the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual
form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or
emotional power.

(Oxford Languages, Oxford Languages and Google - English | Oxford Languages (oup.com)

To get a better idea of what art is for a specific culture, we will center our inquiries on three major areas:
function, visual form and content.

Functions
Art functions. Once a work of art is made, it is intended to do a job within a culture:

• Art assists in rituals that promote spiritual or physical well – being.

• Art gives pictures of deities or helps conceive what divinity might be.
• Art serves and/ or commemorates the dead.
• Art makes evident the power of the state and its rulers.
• Art is a means for protesting political and social injustices.
• Art promotes cohesion within a social group.
• Art records the likeness of individuals and the context in which the individual exist.
• Art entertains.
• Art educates us about ourselves and the world.
• Art communicates thoughts, ideas and emotions.

Visual Form
Art has a visual form. That form has been carefully considered and manipulated to help it better fulfil its
function. That visual form includes:

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• The materials from which it is made.

• Its formal elements, such as line, shape, color, texture and so on.
• Its overall composition size, internal balance and so on.

Content

Art has content. Content is the mass of ideas associated with a work of art, communicated through the
following:
• the art’s representational imagery.
• its surroundings where it is used or displayed.
• its symbolic meaning
• the customs, beliefs, and values of the culture that uses it.
• the text incorporated with the work, or writings about the work.

Contemporary Art

After World War II, a new form of art has emerged. It is called contemporary art. The scope of this new
art form is broad, as there are over 100 art style and movements under its category. Furthermore, in order
to make a statement, the artist experiments with medium and form. The practice of collaboration and
interaction is also gaining its popularity.

Contemporary Art refers to “the art of today,” more broadly includes artwork produced during the late
20th and early 21st centuries.

(IESA Arts and Culture Contemporary Art : Definition | IESA International )

As contemporary is the “art of today”, artists expressed their perceptions, ideas and emotions using a
variety of ways and technique. Thus, these experimentations of techniques led to the following art forms:
abstract expressionism, kinetic art, Op art, performance art, environmental art, feminist art, post-
minimalism, video art, graffiti art, postmodern art, body art, and digital art. In the Philippines today, there
are hundreds of contemporary artists and their works focused on arts and crafts, and visual arts.

Contemporary art said to be everywhere. Thus, it is not confined to the museum. These new arts can be
galleries, art schools, side streets, and public spaces like the train or bus stations, shopping centers or
parks.

Examples:

1. Filipino Street Art Project in Nagtahan Bridge.

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(Image Source: Filipino Street Art Project | Nagtahan Bridge; Retrieved from theculturetrip.com)

2. Body Painting by Goldie Gie

(Image Source: https://www.wowcordillera.com/2021/07/watch-baguio-artist-did-it-again.html)

Apart from the new techniques, the selling of contemporary arts such as paintings has also changed. With
the increased number of online services, wide influence of social media, and rise of technology, artists use
the online platform to advertise their works. Hence, it gives them exposure and transactions becomes
easy. Today, galleries can help the artists in promoting, selling and marketing the artworks unlike before
when artists do the most legwork to make a sale.

Many contemporary artists are self-taught and did not have formal education. Their skills were honed
with the help of various tutorials online and information from internet. For example, a person can learn
how to paint by watching a video tutorial.

In arts, the famous quotation, “no man is an island” is also applied. There are some artists who employ
workers such as carpenters, fabricators, engineers, electricians, welders, etc. in successfully crafting their
work. They need the skillful expertise of other workers and professionals to bring their ideas to life. Hence,
collaboration of among artists become popular.

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Examples:
1. Reen Barrera's "Ohlala Twin" (2019), a wood, resin, and cloth sculpture that stands 132 inches tall

(Image Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/art/01/10/20/in-photos-the-stunning-new-wing-of-pinto-art-museum-one-of-the-

most-instagrammed-museums-in-the-world)

2. Raffy Napay’s "Ang Mananahi ng Buhay at ang Makinang ng Makina," (2010) needle and thread

(Image Source: https://www.spot.ph/arts-culture/arts-culture-peopleparties/67004/10-filipino-installation-artists-you-should-follow-on-

instagram-a00171-20160713-lfrm)

In contemporary arts, originality is not a major concern. Thus, artists can redesign another artist’s work
using another technique or materials. Artists can give a different meaning, new perspectives, and or
enhance the idea of the original artwork. For example, digital art of famous work Mona Lisa.

Therefore, the important aspect in contemporary art is art-making. For most artists, the message in the
artwork is more important that the money they make from their final work.

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1.1 Subject Matter and Style in Contemporary Art

In contemporary art, the subject matter is boundless. The subject matter in contemporary art is not
limited to landscapes, human figures, or natural objects like in traditional art. There are instances where
the subject matter is not easily recognized. For example, the technique itself can be the subject matter if
the artwork is an experiment on technique.

Subject matter is what you see that is depicted in the artwork. It may be human figures, a combination
of texture and color, or a figure made of found objects put together into a coherent whole.

(Ramirez, V.E. Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions.Vibal Group, Inc.)

Example:
1. Jose Joya, Granadean Arabesque, 1958 (Ateneo Art Gallery Collection)

(Image Source: Ateneo Art Gallery Collection | Order of National Artists: Jose Joya (ncca.gov.ph))

Styles in Contemporary Art

Style dictates every artist’s art-making process. Style can have various perspectives. Thus, it can refer to
the setting and place where the art was produced. The growth of an artists can be referred to as “the
evolution of style”. Hence, style can also be a certain technical approach to art-making. Style can be
thought of as groups based on common traits or qualities. Therefore, style is essential as it helps the
viewers to understand the meaning of the art. There were art movements and styles that dominated
contemporary art through the decades since the 1950s:

1. Abstract Expressionism – painting style in which the artist applies paint in a way that expresses
emotions and feelings in a spontaneous way. The figures may be heavy in lines and color without
solid mass. For example, the painting of Jose Joya, “Warm Afternoon” (1974) in oil

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(Image Source: https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/arts/jos%C3%A9-joya-a-pillar-of-philippine-modern-art)

2. Kinetic Art – sculpture that moves with the wind or is powered by a machine or electricity. For
example the Kinetic Art in Manila Art in 2017.

(Image Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/629576/6-cool-things-we-found-at-

manilart-2017/story/)

3. Op Art – uses lines or images repeatedly to create an optical illusion. For example Jaime Roque‟s
Kaleidoscopic Art at Galleria Nicolas

(Image Source: http://maisonmagloyuan.blogspot.com/2015/07/jaime-roques-kaleidoscopic-art-at.html)

4. Performance Art – combines variety of media and the human body to execute an artistic
theatrical expression before a live audience. For example, The Sandbox Collective‟s
Himala: Isang Musikal.

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(Image Source: https://www.spot.ph/arts-culture/performing-arts-2/76522/best-shows-philippine-theater-2018-a833-

20190107-lfrm)

5. Environmental Art – the artistic creation or manipulation of space such as landscape

or architectural design that may enclose its audience. Included in this category are
earthworks, art using stone, leaves, trees, grass or any natural elements. For example,
Earthworks of Stan Herd.

(Image Source: https://www.amusingplanet.com/2015/10/the-monumental-earthworks-of-stan-herd.html)

6. Feminist Art – expressing the concerns of female artist through art. Work of arts like this
tackle issues of identity, sexuality, gender roles, equality, and the ways how female are
treated in the society. For example, Julie Lluch‟s YUTA: Earthworks. (2018)

(Image Source: https://aaa.org.hk/en/collection/search/library/yuta-earthworks-by-julie-lluch-a-retrospective)

7. Minimalism – a stripped – down, pre – fabricated look, free of details, and often with flat
surface, but expresses a specific content or statement. For example, Gus Albor’s Mantra

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(Image Source: https://www.artsy.net/show/ayala-museum-territory-gus-albor)

8. Video Art – consists of images that are recorded through a video and viewed
through television, computer or projection screen. For example, Manny Montelibano’s
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

(Image Source: http://mannymontelibano.blogspot.com/2011/08/sorry-for-inconvenience.html)

9. Graffiti Art – a drawing, inscription or sketch done hastily on a wall or other surface
made to be seen by the public. For example, a graffiti art of Filipino Street Art Project in
Anda Street Basketball Court in Intramuros, Manila.

(Image Source: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-10-best-places-in-manila-to-see-street-art/)

10. Postmodern art – carries modern styles to extreme practices, often expressing an idea
through a mix of materials, such as found objects welded together. For example, Ian
Quirante‟s Artwork.

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(Image Source: http://www.artesdelasfilipinas.com/archives/75/ian-quirante-a-postmodern-artist)

11. Body art – an art form that uses the body as the medium or main material. The body
can be painted or clothed and used to perform an artistic act in public. Tattooing and
piercing are also considered body art. For example, Apo Whang-od, known as the last Tribal
Tattoo artist.

(Image Souce: https://500px.com/photo/91300815/The-Last-Tribal-Tattoo-Artist-of-Kalinga-Philippines-by-Brian-Mark-Barqueros/)

12. Digital art – done with the aid of computer and computer programs to create an image
or design. For example, an illustration of PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao by Bricx Martillo Dumas.

(Image Source: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/filipino-artist-bricx-martillo-dumas-draw-link-climate-consumption/)

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In the Philippine contemporary art scene, there is a dominance of abstract expressionism, social realism
and mixed media art. Western influences are visible in abstract paintings. Recently, graffiti, community
and environmental arts are gaining popularity. Artists utilize public spaces available to them where they
collaborate in art-making and conduct workshops to teach and involve children or specific groups about
art.

(Image Source: https://cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/arts/2019/12/20/Philippine-art-in-2010s.html)

Interactive art-making is also being practiced by some Filipino artists. Sometimes, visual art is
combined with performance art to make a statement or express a view about an issue. For example,
Lakbay Museo – Interactive Art Museum in Pasay.

Lakbay Museo – Interactive Art Musuem

(Image Source: https://www.wheninmanila.com/look-this-first-filipino-themed-interactive-museum-will-let-you-travel-from-luzon-
to-mindanao-in-just-a-day/)

Film has expanded to include indie films that explore specific themes. For theater, their performances
are not confined to a theater stage anymore. They can be performed on the streets with minimal
props that enable transport and movement. In music, there is fusion of different styles and use of words
in songs sang in irregular sound patterns. Although exploration of new materials, aided by technology,
and styles is practiced in contemporary art, its content does not leave out human elements, concerns,
issues and things of high value to human beings.

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1.2 Materials used in Contemporary Art

In contemporary art, the artists are experimental not only on their techniques but also in the materials
they used. The rise of technology helps the artists in the art-making process. Thus, contemporary artists
save, reuse, and recycle materials into creative forms.

• Bamboo
They can make artworks that combine structure and wood and interact with the wind to make
music.
Example:
1. Chime Halo by Imelda Pilapil (2007) made of bamboo.

(Image Source: https://ateneoartgallery.com/collections/chime-halo)

• Paper
Paper as an art medium is also explored by contemporary artist. For example, the work of Patrick
Cabral.

(Image Source: https://en.theoutlook.com.ua/article/10088/art-of-patrick-cabral-paper-as-a-symbol-of-fragility-of-our-world.html)

• Wood / Brass / Glass

In outdoor sculpture there is a lot of use of brass welded together and mounted on concrete while
wood and glass are used for indoor sculpture.

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Examples:
1. Napoleon Abueva’s “Siyam na Diwata ng Sining” (1994)

(Image Source: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/196219-napoleon-abueva-famous-work/)

2. Ramon Orlina’s “Aguila” (1998)

(Image Source: https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Aguila/4C75C611690437F5)

• Wall/Floors/Ceilings
Visual arts like painting is no longer just a canvas that is hung on the wall, paintings can also be
found on ceilings and floors. For example, a wall art that is part of the Taking Back Spaces
campaign or Youth Against Sexual Harassment (YASH)

(Image Source: https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/public-art-graffiti-mural-a00290-20190408-lfrm)

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In the Philippines, artists lead the community or students in painting murals on walls to make a
more pleasant environment and to raise consciousness towards environment protection. In the
area of architecture, glass and steel are widely used. Color combination is either strong
contrasting or complementary. Establishments like malls, convention centers, business process
centers, industrial parks and government services are utilizing art not only for indoor use but
for outdoor too. It could be observed in performance arts; artists utilize different props such as
rope, plastic, textile, and found objects. Paint is also used for body art.

Leeroy New: polyp, an installation the artist created to resemble complex marine life
Source: https://www.designboom.com/art/leeroy-new-aliens-of-manila-06-18-2019/

With the use of technology, art has redefined in many ways. The usefulness of new materials to art –
making, artists have to upgrade their skills and learn the use of computer programs and its application.
Welding is also useful for fabrication ad building structure – requires physical strength and special tools.
Some materials have chemical components that are hazardous to the health such as acid, resin and
fiberglass. Because of the availability and variety of materials and the possibilities offered by technology
expand the choices of the artist.

1.5. Skills, Techniques and Production in Contemporary Art

Many of contemporary artists are self – taught, they do not have formal studies in fine arts. Concerned
with the development of their talent and skills in art – making, they study on their own, interact with
artists and read a lot about lives of artists and their artworks. Artists also explore the materials in hardware
stories, experiment with chemical reactions on their base materials. Contemporary artists may decide to
learn skills such as welding and simple engineering. There are certain instances that the hire resin makers,
house painters and materials fabricator in helping them with their work of art.

There are different types of technique that artists can choose from:

• Collage – made by adhering flat elements such as newspaper or magazine cut – outs printed text,
illustrations, photographs, cloth, string, etc. to a flat surface to create a thick layer that is almost
like a relief sculpture.

Example:

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1. Jay Cabalus De Los Reyes (Hand cut collage on panel) (Self-portrait) 2019

(Image Source: http://jaycabalu.com/#/delosreyes/)

2. Jay Cabalus De Los Reyes’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”

(Image Source: https://neocha.com/magazine/filipino-pride/)

• Decalcomania – process of applying gouache to paper or glass then transferring a reversal of that
image onto canvass or other flat materials. For example, a rainbow decalcomania

(Image Source: https://artbasicscourse.com/imagination-gallery/rainbow-decalcomania/)

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• Decoupage – done by adhering cut – outs of paper and then coating these with one or more coats
or transparent coating of varnish.

(Image Source: https://shareably.net/10-super-fun-diy-projects-that-prove-mod-podge-is-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread/)

• Frottage – the technique of rubbing with crayon on a piece of paper which has been placed over
an object or an image. The impression of the image can be created using leaves, wood, wire
screen, or metal with embossed image or words.

(Image Source: https://www.joshuanava.biz/techniques-2/frottage.html)

• Montage – used for photography or film where a pictorial image is juxtaposed or placed
overlapping to make another picture or design.

The Krasnals‟ 'Battle of Grunwald / The Ship of Fools'

(Image Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2605975/Artists-accused-blasphemy-depicting-Pope-breastfed-controversial-famous-
people-montage-look-hard-spot-it.html)

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• Trapunto – a technique where canvasses may be padded, sewn and may be filled sequins, beads,
shells, buttons, tiny mirrors and even other things that can be pick up from the environment. For
example, Pacita Abad’s “L.A. Liberty”

(Image Source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2018/09/03/1848056)

• Digital application – if used for art viewing is another technique. It comes with augmented reality
technology. For example, Van Gogh Alive: The Experience

(Image Source: https://ph.news.yahoo.com/van-gogh-alive-multi-sensory-090239684.html)

Mixing different materials is popular among contemporary artists. In contemporary art production, artist
may work alone or collaborate with fellow artist. Interactive and collaborative work is gaining popularity
among Filipino artists. Visual and performance artists combine their talents and skills for public
performance.

What I have learned

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Assessment
Performance Task #1 – Digital Poster on Art Bio: Share and Promote Filipino Contemporary Art

After discussing the characteristics of contemporary art, subject matter and styles, techniques, and
materials, you are expected to create a digital poster.

1. Choose one (1) Filipino artwork.

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2. Using the format of a digital poster, create an art bio or profile of your chosen Filipino artwork.
Your art bio or profile should contain the following:
a. Title of the artwork
b. Full name of the Filipino artist
c. Year produced
d. Materials used and technique (optional)
e. Short explanation of 5-10 sentences stating that your chosen artwork is a contemporary
artwork. (Use the characteristics of contemporary arts in defending your statement)
3. You may use your preferred platform for editing or creating your digital poster (for example,
Canva).
4. Save your output in PDF file. Upload it to your onedrive folder. Submit the link of your output in
the submission link in Cardinal Edge.
5. Filename should be: SECTION_LAST NAME_HUM02PT1

Rubrics Criteria Excellent Good Fair Needs

Improvement
Content The information in The information in The information The information
the digital poster is the digital poster is in the digital in the digital
clear, accurate, and clear and accurate. poster is poster is unclear
strong inconsistent and and/or
somewhat inaccurate.
inaccurate.

40 30 20 8
Graphics and Text All graphics and text All graphics and All graphics are Graphics and text
are related to the text are somewhat related to the are not related
topic and make it related to the topic but some to the topic. All
easier to topic. One to two text are not borrowed
understand. All borrowed graphics related to the graphics have no
borrowed graphics have no source topic. More than source citation.
have a source citation. two borrowed
citation. graphics have no
source citation.

30 20 10 5
Design and Layout The digital poster is The digital poster is The digital poster The digital poster
exceptionally attractive in terms is acceptably poorly designed
attractive in terms of design, layout, attractive though and the layout is
of design, layout, and neatness. layout is cluttered.
and neatness. cluttered.

30 20 10 5

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TOTAL:

Rubrics:

Written Task #1 – Quiz

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References
Ramirez, V. E. (2016). Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions. Vibal Group, Inc.

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