Sentro Rizal in Ottawa Launches Kuwento Ng Alon (As Told by The Waves) Artworks Exhibit by Kristine S. Lim

Philippine Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Maria Andrelita S. Austria (right) and Artist on a Mission Kristine S. Lim (left) after the unveiling of the featured masterpiece, Thy Kingdom (center)

OTTAWA 09 August 2023 – Sentro Rizal Ottawa successfully launched the Kuwento ng Alon (As Told by the Waves), an artwork exhibit by the missionary visual artist Kristine S. Lim, through an opening reception held at the Mindanao Hall of the Embassy on 4 August 2023.

Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita Austria proudly opened the exhibit, describing it as a testament to the creativity of the Filipino people, which ultimately reflects the journey of every Filipino. Ambassador Austria added that the exhibit not only celebrates the maritime and archipelagic features of the Philippines, but most importantly, the stories of Filipinos all over the world, all testimonies of the faith, spirit, and resilience of the Filipino people.

In her speech, Ms. Lim shared how Kuwento ng Alon was born during the height of the pandemic in 2020, in partnership with Filipino composer, songwriter and record producer Jonathan Manalo. Ms. Lim emphasized that her artworks carry with them the story of every Filipino.

The artworks featured were a series of Lualhati and Pagsinta limited collections. Ms. Lim presented her featured masterpiece “Thy Kingdom” to Philippine Ambassador to Canada H.E. Maria Andrelita S. Austria, as a token of appreciation to the Embassy’s hosting of the exhibit. Ambassador Austria welcomed the donation on behalf of the Embassy and, in support, opened the exhibit to the public during weekdays in the whole month of August 2023.

An “Artist on a Mission,” Kristine Lim is a multi-awarded missionary visual artist whose “Kuwento ng Alon” (As Told by the Waves) series of artworks were based on her interpretation of the songs of Mr. Jonathan Manalo, Filipino songwriter, and record producer. Supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the “Kuwento ng Alon” had successful exhibits in Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Beijing, China. After Ottawa, Canada, its next destination is San Francisco, CA USA. END

Kuwento ng Alon Coffee Table Books (top photo), Lualhati artwork limited collections (lower left photo), and Pagsinta artwork limited collections (lower right photo)

Philippine Ambassador to Canada H.E. Maria Andrelita S. Austria, handover the Lualhati artworks to Thai Ambassador, H.E. Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, (left) and to Myanmar Ambassador, H.E. U Hau Khan Sum (right), who attended the opening reception. The artworks were token of appreciation, together with the Kuwento ng Alon Coffee Table books, from Ms. Kristine S. Lim.

Artist on a Mission, Kristine S. Lim (center), Kuwento ng Alon Art Director, Mr. Ariel Atendido (second row - fifth from left), and Ms. Karen Atendido (second row - fourth from left), together with Officers and Staff of the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada.

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