Philippine Center in New York Features Works of Filipino Photographers

Consul Arman R. Talbo (left) welcomes the guests to the opening of the photography exhibit of Visible and Invisible light at the lobby gallery of the Philippine Center on 14 May 2018. (New York PCG photo)

NEW YORK 25 May 2018 — The Philippine Center in New York launched the photography exhibit of two renowned Filipino photographers Mr. Carlos L. Esguerra and Dr. Thor Lidasan at the Lobby Gallery of the Philippine Center on 14 May.

The extraordinary exhibit featured award-winning landscape and architectural photos of Esguerra, a Pamana ng Pilipino Presidential awardee. In 2011, he also received the "Ani ng Dangal" award from the Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and in 2014, he was awarded the "Distinguished Alumni Award for Culture and the Arts" by his alma mater, the University of the Philippines.

Dr. Lidasan, on the other hand, is also a graduate of UP Diliman and is now an anesthesiologist based in New York.  His works were captured by special cameras fitted to capture infrared light.  Typical photography involves light visible to the human eye which normally corresponds to wavelengths from 390 to 700 nm, whereas infrared light ranges from 700 to 900nm, hence invisible to the naked eyes.  It is the first time that the Philippine Center displayed infrared photography.

During the opening ceremony, Mr. Esguerra emphasized the importance of promoting photography as a medium for the arts.  Dr. Lidasan, on the other hand, explained the process of infrared photography and highlighted how this technique could open opportunities for photo enthusiasts and professionals. 

The event was co-sponsored by the UP Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity East Coast Chapter headed by its Chancellor, Mr. Christian Bautista.

The exhibit runs until 25 May 2018.  END

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Mr. Carlos Esguerra (left) thanks the Philippine Center and the guests at the opening of the exhibit at the Philippine Center Lobby. (New York PCG photo)

Dr. Thor Lidasan explains his infrared photography technique and how it opens new opportunities in photography. (New York PCG photo)

Mr. Christian Bautista, Chancellor of UP Alpha Phi Beta East Coast Chapter (left) introduces the featured artists Mr. Esguerra (center) and Dr. Lidasan (right) (New York PCG photo)