The words “bangus” and “art” may not
usually come together, but this April, different local artists will showcase
how beautiful this humble fish could be.
Bang Bang Special Crispy Bangus, together
with ArtShow Philippines and Gateway Gallery, is mounting a bangus-themed art
exhibit which shall feature drawings, paintings, and sculptures inspired by the
bangus. The show is entitled BANGUS ART:
A Collective Art Exhibit on our National Fish and it will be open to the
public on April 21-May 3, 2024 at The
Gateway Gallery, 5th floor, Gateway Tower, Gen. Aguinaldo Ave.
Araneta City, Quezon City. |
Andy Tinawin's Bangus in Threads
Threads on Canvas 18” x 9” 2024 |
“Eating bangus has been been part of
Filipino culture for more than a century, and I’m sure that most of us have
memories of eating bangus with our families. In this exhibit, our goal is to
bring out an artistic and expressive energy on this fish, which has made our country
proud all over the world,” shares Lucci Canlas, co-founder of Bang Bang Bangus.
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Francis Paulo's The Big Catch
Recycled Vinyl Record Size 22”x20”x14” Year 2024 |
The
Philippines has always been one of the top producers and exporters of milkfish,
or bangus, and its aquaculture has been around since the latter part of the 19th
century. Though the bangus may be an unofficial national fish, it continues to
be a staple in many Filipino households. Today, the bangus is not only enjoyed
in the Philippines, but also by people in different parts of the world
including Asia, Europe, Middle East, and America.
Aside
from selling flavored fried bangus nationwide, Bang Bang Bangus also advocates
local art. They believe that just like the bangus, Filipino art is also
world-class.
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Jonathan G Librando's Sinigang na Bangus (Lutong Pinoy)
Colored Pencils 9x12 Year 2024 |
“The
intertwining of bangus and art aims to showcase how the milkfish can also be
relatable to the younger generation, and thus encourage them to continue our
tradition of eating bangus,” says Canlas. “We purposely scheduled the exhibit
at this time, to promote and celebrate bangus in solidarity with the Bangus festival
that shall take place in Dagupan this April.”
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Ramir Soriao's A Fresh Bangus in a Plastic Bag
Oil on Canvas 40cm x 29.5cm 2024 |
Just like the versatile bangus which could
be cooked in a variety of ways—pinirito,
inihaw, sinigang, paksiw, and baked among others—the works of art that will
be featured in the Bangus Art exhibit shall also use different media and
techniques. An array of sculptures and paintings made with oil, acrylic, mixed
media, colored pencils, fused plastics, clay, metal, and other materials shall
be showcased.
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Ron O. De Torres' WORTH THE WAIT II
Medium Acrylic on Canvas Size 24 inches x 18 inches Year 2024 |
“Bangus is part of our culture and isn’t it
just fitting to make artworks about it? These visual love letters are not just
about the fish but a reflection of the stories involving it—may it be about a
bountiful harvest, a shared meal among the family, or simply just a tribute to
this beautiful fish,” says Canlas.
This homage to the bangus aspires to show
how fun and enjoyable this subject could be. It wants to emit a vibrant and
dynamic energy as it attempts to communicate through visual artistry.
How artistic can the subject of bangus be?
This shall be revealed as the creativity and imagination of the fifty-three
(53) local artists from Luzon and Mindanao take centerstage in this collective
exhibit.
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