PHL Embassy in Riyadh Showcases “Partners for Change” Art Exhibit
Members of the Hagod Filipino Visual Artists, led by Mr. Marjo Suvisor (3rd from right) who contributed their works to the exhibit.
23 June 2017 RIYADH — The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh opened an art exhibit entitled “Partners for Change” to showcase the works of art by members of the Hagod Filipino Visual Artists group, as part of the activities to celebrate the 119th Anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence.
Hagod Filipino Visual Artists Group gathered various works of art such as paintings and sculptures created by 26 of their members for the exhibit, including a sculpture by Mr. Natalio G. Alob, Jr. entitled “Painful Ties That Bind” which won Grand Prize at the GSIS Art Competition in 2012 in the Sculpture Category.
The painters also conducted a live sketching session for the guests.
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Charge d' Affaires, a.i. Iric C. Arribas (2nd from left) together with Labor Attache Nasser S. Mustafa (left) and Vice Consul Von Ryan S. Ferrera (partly hidden) and members from Hagod Filipino Artists Mr. Marjoe Suvisor (beside CDA Arribas), Mr. Natalio Alob, Jr. (2nd from right) and Mr. Ebdon Sevilleno (far right) during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony