Young Fil-Am Artists Exhibit Work at PH Center in New York

Some of the featured artists pose with Consul Arman R. Talbo (standing, third from left) during the opening reception of their exhibit at the Philippine Center (standing, from left) James Bascara, Kristianne Molina, Jeanne F. Jalandoni, Roberto Jamora, Paloma Martinez-Miranda (seated, from left) Jessica Jacolbe,  Andie Millares,  Karl Orozco. (Dogeater Collective photo)

NEW YORK 24 May 2019 — Fifteen young Filipino-American artists and writers held the opening reception of their art exhibit entitled "The First Picture of You, 1990" at the Lobby Gallery of the Philippine Center on 27 April 2019.  

The concept of the exhibit is taken from a chapter of Elaine Castillo’s novel, “America Is Not The Heart.”  The artists featured in the exhibition created work responding to the idea of their "first picture" and used the mundane objects and routines of everyday life in creating their art.

The opening reception was attended by members of the Filipino-American community, members of the media, and art enthusiasts in New York.  It was organized by Dogeater Collective, a group of young Filipino-American artists and writers based in New York City.  The group takes its name from the novel “Dogeaters” by Jessica Hagedorn, as their way of reclaiming and redefining their identity.

The artists are Maria Stabio, James Bascara, Mishel An Valenton, Emma Noelle, Kelvin Burzon, Eric Ramos Guerrero, Jeanne Jalandoni, Kristianne Molina, Karl Orozco, Tahnee Pantig, Derrick Quevedo, Camille Hoffman, Roberto Jamora, Paloma Martinez-Miranda, and Julio Jose Austria. END

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