Filipino Artists Showcased in Exhibit at PH Consulate in HK

Consul General Antonio A. Morales (3rd from left) and (from left) Noel Bueza, Lydia Velasco and Julius Legaspi cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the three-day exhibit entitled “Linea Fina” on 12 November 2018 at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Ana Pendry, Irene Bernarte Haagen and Deputy Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

HONG KONG 03 December 2018 – A three day exhibit featuring Filipino painters opened at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong's Gallery on 12 November 2018. 

“Linea Fina” showcased the artworks of renowned painter Lydia Velasco and five other Filipino contemporary artists, namely Julius Legaspi, Noel Bueza, Erwin Mallari, Salvador Ching and Adeline Buenaventura.

Consul General Antonio A. Morales led the opening ceremony and cocktail reception, inviting guests to view the diverse artworks ranging from paintings to sculptures, which were on display until 14 November 2018.

“Linea Fina” also featured art workshop sessions at the Gallery on 11 November 2018 for household service workers in Hong Kong. Mr. Legaspi held a workshop on watercolor, while Mr. Bueza conducted one on oil pastel. Both artists conducted lessons on basic drawing, color mixing, and brush stroke techniques.

The event was held in partnership with Kambal Gallery, a Hong Kong-based collective founded by twins Irene Bernarte Haagen and Anna Pendry with the objective of promoting and elevating Filipino arts in the international art scene. END

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Consul General Morales delivers welcome remarks at the opening of a three-day exhibit entitled “Linea Fina” on 12 November 2018 at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery. Also in photo are (from left to right) Vice Consul Robert D. Quintin and Cultural Assistant Fajie Fajardo. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

Appearing pleased with their newly acquired art skills, the participants of the watercolor painting workshop pose with professional painter Julius Legaspi (middle), who conducted the session as preparatory outreach stage of the three-day exhibit Linea Fina held at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery on 12-14 November 2018. Also in photo are Mses. Ana Pendry and Irene Haagen of Kambal Gallery, Cultural Officer Loise Abad (7th, 8th, 9th from left) and Fajie Fajardo (far right). (Hong Kong PCG photo)

Household service workers in Hong Kong who participated in an oil pastel workshop session conducted by painter Noel Bueza are all smiles as they show off their finished art pieces at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery on 11 November 2018. (Hong Kong PCG photo)