Palawan’s very own celebrated visual artist Jonathan
Benitez recently held a successful solo painting exhibit entitled “Strangely
Familiar”, at Art Galileia in Bonifacio Global City at Taguig City that opens
September 12, 2015.
31 art pieces were on display that mostly oil on canvass
and acrylic with a theme of human relationship to nature. This is the first
time that Benitez had a solo exhibit but he is not a newbie anymore in bringing
his art to Manila, he had group shows before in UP, Conspiracy Bar and even in
House of Congress in the past years.
Benitez admit that it’s not an easy road for him to mount
this solo show especially in Serendra vicinity of BGC, he went into rigorous process
before the said gallery approve his first show, he believe that his maturity on
his craft is the key that’s why he was given such opportunity.
“Di madali ang solo show, dapat matured na para
ma consider ng gallery, 20 years akong nag practice dito sa Palawan, alam ko
time will come, kung may tyaga at dedication sa craft, may aanihin.” Benitez
said.
The former resident artist of Dos Palmas Island
resort had its following also from famous painters/artist in the country, some
of his works are being collected by Marcel Antonio and Max Balabat whose names
are known in the Philippine Art scene.
Strangely Familiar last until Sept 24. Benitez
is now preparing for the Manila Art 2015 this October 8 to 11 in SMX Convention
Center in Pasay City and other art venues in Taguig.
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| Art Galileia is located in Fort Bonifacio,2nd Level Fort Pointe Bldg (28th St, Bonifacio Global City) Taguig City. |
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