28 September 2016 —Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores attended the opening of “Obra Filipinismo II” art exhibit opening on August 23 at Art Asia Gallery, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

The exhibit, which featured 23 visual artists along with guest artist Rene Robles, was organized by Kunst Gallery led by Mr. Virgilio Cuizon, Managing Director; Mr. Aris C. Bagtas, Art Director and Mr. Bill Perez, Project Coordinator.

In his remarks during the opening program, Consul General Flores commended the visual artists for being “ambassadors of goodwill” in their own right as they project the “heart and soul” of the Philippines and the Filipino people to the world. He encouraged the artists to continue their excellent work and help promote the country’s rich and unique arts, heritage, and culture through their artworks.

The exhibit showed different art styles, themes, and media. It demonstrated the versatility and skill of the visual artists such as Rene Robles, Joseph Albao, Yeye Babatuan, Aris Bagtas, Dale Bagtas, George Banawa, Noel Bueza, Zorrick Enriquez, Rigor Esguerra, Roi Espinosa, Jojo Garcia, Bon Gonzales, Sherwin Gonzales, Vincent Gonzales, Anna Lumpas, Ian Maigan, Mischa, JC Mizuse, Zhyra Ann Nedia, Wilfredo Rufon, Sr., Eman Sia, Nelson Tandas Jr., and Melvin Vargas.

Mr. Bagtas previously had a solo exhibit in Xiamen titled “Faces to Phases” organized by the Post on 6-14 November 2015.  This coming November 2016, the Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen will feature the works of Mr. Robles as part of its cultural diplomacy program for 2016. END