Volks Fantasy Collection | 10.4.2022

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009

Duira "Tumaruk"

A warm afternoon at the beach of Diura, Mahatao, Batanes., Philippines.

Oil on canvas
24 x 20 inch
2009
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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Sabtang Lighthouse


A common view at Sabtang port, Batanes, Philippines.

Acrylic on canvas
24 x 18 inch
2009
Available

Thursday, July 9, 2009

"Liveng (Hedge Rows)"


Commissioned by the Provincial Capitol, Batanes.
A panoramic view of hedge rows and rolling hills of Batan Island.

Acrylic on canvas
17 x 43 Inches
2009
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Sunday, April 12, 2009

"Ivatan Vernacular House"


Another Ivatan vernacular House, 2-storey type.

24 x 30 Inch
Oil on Canvas
2009
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

"Remorse"

This year’s theme for the 4th Batanes Annual Painting Competition is “Reconciling Development and Cultural Heritage and Environmental Conservation: Problems and Challenges”. And since I am not qualified for the competition (because I am one of the organizers) I made my own depiction of the theme. And since I am aware and alarmed by the rapid change of culture in this place, I choose to focus on the effects or problems if we (as Ivatans) allow these changes which are inevitable but of course still in our control. Batanes is nominated as one of World Heritage, It’s a great Honor and privilege to be one of the few nominated World Heritage site and along with this is a great responsibility to take care and maintain the Heritage of Batanes.
The artwork depicts the consequence of Industrialization. The monolith stone symbolizes the Ivatan heritage being scourged by rapid development. The place surrounding it is affected and in chaos to the point that it’s too late to change what is done. All it can do is reminisce the past, peace and beauty of the place which is in the reflection of the polluted river.

30 x 24 Inch
Acrylic on canvas
2009
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

"Diura" series of 4



I finished this artwork sooner than i thought. "Diura" (fishing village of Mahatao, Batanes, Philippines)
Here's the story, last year we were fortunate to witness the fisherman's activity after fishing "Arayu" (a.k.a. Dorado) on the first panel, the fisherman's great challenge, to pass the clashing waves as they port to the shore, second panel, fellow fisherman from the village help carry the boat back to its place, third panel, the fisherman went back to the shore to clean the fish, fourth panel, the fisherman takes home the fish to prepare it for drying.

24 x 18 Inch
Oil on Canvas
2009
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

"Tribute to Pacita Abad"


After 2 months, here is it. This Mural is for the Fundacion Pacita. It will be displayed at the building lobby after a month. (i think, i hope so) Will post photos of presentation soon.


artworks by:
Javier Ponce - upper left. Medium Acrylics.
Xavier Abelador - upper right. Medium Acrylics.
Jaypee Portez - lower left. Medium Mix Media.
Roland Gonzales - lower right Medium Oil.

Size: 8 x 8 ft.
Feb. 13, 2009
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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Still waters


photo reference taken last Oct. 2007 at Palang, Itbayat, Batanes, Philippines.

9.5 x 7.5 Inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Available

Chadpidan


A view of Mt. Iraya at the northern coast of Basco, Batanes, Philippines.

17.5 x 23.5 Inch
Acrylic on Canvas
Available