Carrying its tradition and honoring Filipino artistry and
creativity, Metrobank Foundation Incorporated (MBFI) established on January 8,
1979 by Dr. George S. K. TY, held its annual Awarding Ceremony and Exhibit
Opening on September 21, 2017 at Le Pavilion, Metropolitan Park, Pasay City.
This highly anticipated event recognizes Filipino painters and sculptors
through Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE).
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely
and Senator Francis " Chiz " Escudero accompanied by his wife, elite
artist and socialite actress Heart Evangelista attended as honorable guests
respectively. Along with National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose,
diplomats, government officials, local and foreign artists and dignitaries, gathered
in the evening flocked by art and music.
"IMAGINE" this year's MADE theme, challenged
the artist's human imagination to create and empower their creative mind to
showcase their true works of art exuded through painting and sculpting.
"Genesis" by Paul John C. Cabanalan, was the Grand Awardee for Oil /
Acrylic on Canvas Category. His masterpiece interpreted in four layers: his
childhood, his hometown, his people and his beliefs in life in Iloilo. "For
Those Who Lived And [Are] Forgotten " by Marvin E. Quizon, was the Grand
Awardee for Watermedia on Paper Category. His painting of a lifeless bird with
branches and flowers growing, denotes and connotes what comes after death, an
interpretation of new beginnings and opportunities. A very similar scenarios to
the victims of rampant killings and terrorism.
The recipient of Grand Awardee for Sculpture is "
Pagtataguyod " by Moreen Joy Austria. Her work symbolizes the character
and core of Metro Park, redefining a dynamic community and living a symbiotic
relationship, truly a summation and crystallization of Filipino values.
Pagtataguyod indeed aims to promote, patronize and foster.
Text and Photos by Gilbert Kim Sancha.
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