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This document provides an overview of contemporary Philippine arts from various regions. It begins with defining contemporary art as art made by living artists that comments on modern ideas and culture using diverse materials and techniques. The document then lists characteristics of contemporary art, such as being collaborative, challenging norms, and incorporating appropriation. It also discusses functions of contemporary art like expression, commentary, and preserving culture. The document proceeds to describe various contemporary art forms found in the Philippines, including painting, sculpture, performance art, and digital art. It concludes by listing contemporary artists from different regions and providing an activity and assignment for students.

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Lesson Week 2

This document provides an overview of contemporary Philippine arts from various regions. It begins with defining contemporary art as art made by living artists that comments on modern ideas and culture using diverse materials and techniques. The document then lists characteristics of contemporary art, such as being collaborative, challenging norms, and incorporating appropriation. It also discusses functions of contemporary art like expression, commentary, and preserving culture. The document proceeds to describe various contemporary art forms found in the Philippines, including painting, sculpture, performance art, and digital art. It concludes by listing contemporary artists from different regions and providing an activity and assignment for students.

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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

MODULE 2/WEEK 2
MELCS: The learner…
Describes various contemporary art forms and their practices from various
regions.

TOPIC: A LOOK 0F PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Introduction
Contemporary art is the term used for art of the present day. Usually,
the artists are alive and still making work. Contemporary art is often about
ideas and concerns, rather than solely the aesthetic (the look of the work).
Artists try different ways of experimenting with ideas and materials.
Contemporary artists use whatever they think illustrates their idea most
appropriately. Nowadays artists have many different methods and materials
to use. Some use painting and photography, sculpture, film, new media, live
performance, light, sound and installation. Contemporary art is therefore
varied.
To understand contemporary art it helps to ask questions. These are
questions that may help you explore what an artwork is about.
CHARACTERICTICS OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS (Cruz, 73)
1. Contemporary art is the work of artists who are living in the 21st century.

2. Contemporary art is collaborative and interactive

3. Contemporary art mirrors contemporary culture and society, offering the


general audiences a rich resource for current ideas and allowing them to
rethink the familiar.

4. The work of contemporary artists is a dynamic combination of materials,


methods, concepts, and subjects that challenges traditional boundaries and
defies easy definition. In fact, contemporary art can be seen as something
that breaks the norms and rules as the works of art are “radical” and
“interdisciplinary”.

5. Appropriation is an example of Contemporary Art where the process of


creating art involves the use of a pre-existing image or something that is from
another context, and then combining it with new ones.

6. Diverse and eclectic, contemporary art is distinguished by the very lack of


a uniform organizing principle, ideology, or - ism.

7. In a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing


world, contemporary artists give voice to the varied and changing cultural

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landscape of identity, values, and beliefs. It even professes an awareness of
local heritage that can be passed on from one generation to the next.

8. Contemporary audiences play an active role in the process of constructing


meaning about works of art. Some artists often say that the viewer contributes
to or even completes the artwork by contributing his or her personal
reflections.

Functions of Contemporary Arts


1. Contemporary Art for Pleasure - art provides a venue for escape from
everyday concerns. Whether contemporary art is created to be appreciated or
simply for decoration, the idea of creating it provides satisfaction for those
yearning for pleasurable experiences.

2. Contemporary Art as Profession - whether art made is for utilitarian


purpose or is created for a particular use but is appreciated by its aesthetic
value, artists earn a living through their work of art. Creative ideas are never
free—these ideas possess value and are deemed more valuable when they are
transformed into a tangible artwork, more so, if they are commercialized and
contains content that upholds one’s culture.

3. Contemporary Art as Commentary - art is used as a form of


communication between the artist and the audience. It is used to answer our
need for information through the subject used by the artist.

4. Contemporary Art in Spirituality - art is created as an expression of one’s


faith and spiritual beliefs in the Supreme Being.

5. Contemporary Art as Remembrance - art serves as a tribute to someone


who has gone before us or as commemoration of something like an event that
has shaped our history. Art is created so we can keep a memory of something
or someone.

6. Contemporary Art as Self-Expression - art is used to convey the artist ’s


ideas, emotions, character or world-view.

DIFFERENT ART FORM in CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES


Today, hundreds of contemporary artists are found in the 17 regions of
the Philippines. Their arts can be grouped according to visual and
performance art and crafts. The following are some examples of
contemporary arts that are popular today. (Ramirez, 9)

1. Abstract expressionism: is a painting style in which the artist applies


paint in a manner that expresses emotions and feelings in a spontaneous way.
The figures may be heavy in lines and color without solid mass.

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2. Kinetic art: is a sculpture that moves with the wind or is powered by a
machine or electricity.

3. Op art: uses lines or images repeatedly to create optical illusion.

4. Performance art: combines a variety of media and the human body to


execute an artistic theatrical expression before a live audience.

5. Environment art: involves the artistic creation or manipulation in of space


such as landscape or architectural design that may enclose its audience.
Earthworks, or art using stones, leaves, trees, grass, or other natural
elements are included in this category.

6. Feminist art: emerged from concern of female artists expressed through


art. They tackle issues of identity, sexuality, gender roles, equality, and the
ways in which the female is treated in society, among others.

7. Minimalism: had a stripped-down, pre-fabricated look, free of details, and


often with flat surface, but expresses a specific content or statement. An
example is electric wire emerging from the wall that coils to form a particular
shape.

8. Video art: consists of images that are recorded through a video and viewed
through television, computer, or projection screen.

9. Graffiti art: is a drawing, inscription or sketch done hastily on a wall or


other surface made to be seen by the public.

10. Postmodern art: carries modern styles to extreme practices, often


expression idea through a mix material such as found objects welded
together.

11. Body art: is an art form that uses the body as a medium or main material.
It can be painted or clothed and used to perform artistic act in public. Tat

12. Digital art: is done with the aid of computer to create an image or design
composed of bits and bytes. The image can be printed on paper, tarpaulin or
other mediums.

CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS from the REGIONS


The following is list of contemporary artists compiled on the following
considerations:

1. The artists included in this textbook (lesson) were selected based on the
applicability of art concepts, element, and principles of design, as well as the

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method of description, analysis, and interpretation as guide for students’
learning used in the textbook.

2. Some artists are engaged in a variety of art genres and mediums. They are
categorized according to the genre they are most known.

3. The regions in which the artists are listed may either be their birthplace,
their current residence or place of art practice.

4. Some artists have been identified from group art exhibitions. Since their
location could not be identified, only their art genres are specified.

5. Any information about other contemporary artists who merit to be included


in this list can be sent to the author through email address.

Here is the list of forms of Philippine contemporary arts that can be found in
the regions: (Read the HANDOUT for the complete details):

DIFFERENT ART FORMS OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN THE REGIONS


Painting Furniture
Sculpture Fashion, Art Crafts
Architecture Film
Installation Art Theater/Performing Arts
Public Art Dance
Mixed Media Music
Photography/ Digital Art Decorative Arts

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ACTIVITY 1. Mate-Arts
Directions: Choose the correct contemporary artforms of the following
pictures provided. Write your answers on the blank line provided below.

1. ____________________________
6. ________________________
__________

_____________________

2. ______________________________ 7. ______

___________________________

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3. _______________________________
8. _____________________________

4. _____________________________ 9. ______________________________

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5. ______________________________ 10. _________________________

ASSIGNMENT: Art Attack.


Directions: Choose one local contemporary artwork based on the art forms
that can be found in the regions. Select from the list provided. Follow the
following criteria as your guide.
1. Produce a clear image of the selected work of art.
2. The size of the image should be: 6 inches by 6 inches
3. Paste your work in a short white bond paper. Include the important
information and label in your work. It should be type written.
4. Below the paper, write a brief description of the artwork. Highlight the name
of the artist, title of the artwork, year produced, specific genre of the art, and
background story of the art, all in a single paragraph.
5. Prepare a power point presentation of your work to be presented in class.
6. No duplication of the artwork.

ASSESSMENT: (TO FOLLOW)

SOURCE:
Cruz, Eugene B. II and Ma. Theresa M. Cruz. (2021). Contemporary Philippine
arts from the regions. Paranaque City: JTCA Publishing.
Ramirez, Veronica E. (2016). Contemporary Philippine arts from the regions.
Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.

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ANSWER KEY:
ACTIVITY 1. Mate-arts
1. abstract impressionism; 2. minimalism; 3. op art, 4. abstract
impressionism; 5. kinetic art; 6. Graffiti; 7. Digital art; 8. Feminist art; 9.
Video art; 10. Environmental art.

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