10 September 2015 - The 9th edition of the Philippine Art Trek in Singapore was officially launched on September 07, with the symbolic opening of the group exhibition, “Filipiniana/Pinoy Collective,” at the Philippine residence in Singapore.
The group exhibition showcased the works of Filipino artists Prof. Ed Defensor, Pierre Patricio, Harry Mark Gonzales, Melvin Guerhim and Larry Calderon.
“Filipiniana/Pinoy Collective” is the first of five solo and group exhibitions that comprise this year’s Art Trek.
On the evening of September 09, Asserting/Transforming by Rene Robles will open at Momentous Arts. Following this is the opening of “Diamond in the Distance” by Rodel Tapaya at the Arndt Gallery in Gillman Barracks on September 12 at 4:00 pm. The third exhibition, “Opulent Surfaces” by Randy Solon, will open on September 23, 6:00 pm at Utterly Art.
The 2015 Art Trek will conclude with “Becoming,” a group exhibition by artist-students from selected art schools in the Philippines at Di Legno Gallery on September 26 at 4:00 pm.
In his welcome remarks, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales expressed his appreciation to the members of the audience, which include representatives from the diplomatic corps, business sector, Filipino community and art patrons, the artists and the participating galleries, for their sustained support that make the annual Art Trek a success.
Ambassador Morales reiterated that the Philippine Embassy intends to sustain the Art Trek as a unique platform which provides Filipino artists with an opportunity to continue contributing to the vibrant art scene in Singapore and the region. END