Philippine Art on Exhibit in New York

Artist Grace Marie Katigbak (fourth from left) is joined by Consul Arman R. Talbo (fifth from left), Mrs. Cora Custodio, widow of Dr. Mars Custodio (3rd from the left), and other guests at the opening of the exhibit Circle of Memories at the Philippine Center on 10 April.

NEW YORK 18 April 2018 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York featured the works of Filipino visual artists Grace Marie Katigbak and the late Dr. Marcelito “Mars” Custodio in an exhibit called Memories of Art at the Philippine Center on 10 April.  The said exhibit runs until 27 April.

Katigbak’s works were flown in from the Philippines and are on exhibit together with the masterpieces of Custodio. 

According to Katigbak, it was Dr. Custodio who encouraged her to exhibit her works in New York.  She cited Custodio as one of her inspirations in the visual arts.

Consul Arman R. Talbo, manager of the Philippine Center paid tribute to Custodio.  Custodio served as a former member of the Arts Committee of the Philippine Center.  He also lauded Katigbak’s works.

Apart from her recent exhibit in the US, Katigbak’s works have also been featured in France and Belgium.  END

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