Kartini Gallery celebrates the masterful works of Filipino Artists with its ongoing art exhibition, Pahiyas, at The Palms Country Club in Alabang.
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- ‘Harvest,’ Erick Dator, acrylic on canvas, 54” x 42”
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- ‘Pahiyas’ series, Erick Dator, acrylic on canvas, 38” x 33”
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- ‘Pahiyas’ series, Erick Dator, acrylic on canvas, 48” x 32”
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- ‘Tribute to Zalameda,’ Erick Dator, acrylic on canvas, 48” x 32”
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- ‘Bullcart’ seriers, Erick Dator, acrylic on canvas, 24” x 18”
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- ‘Harvest,’ Erick Dator, acrylic on canvas, 38” x 26”
This exhibition celebrates the unique artistry of artist Erick Dator and other renowned Filipino artists who bring together vibrant colors, inspired interpretations, and exceptional creativity. Pahiyas is a visual celebration of art, culture, and Filipino heritage.
Inspired by kiping—the colorful, leaf-shaped rice wafers traditionally displayed during Lucban’s Pahiyas Festival—Dator transforms boards and canvases cut into the shapes of leaves into extraordinary works of art.
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- ‘Tres Marias,’ Eugene Silawan, acrylic on canvas, 34” x 34”
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- ‘Mother & Child,’ Roger San Miguel, acrylic on canvas, 30” x 24”
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- ‘Tres Marias,’ Roberto Martin Sing, oil on canvas, 24” x 36”
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- ‘Siesta,’ Robert Joaquin, oil on canvas, 20” x 28”
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- ‘Harvest,’ William Yu, acrylic on canvas, 34” x 34”
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- ‘Mother & Child,’ Romeo Ballada, oil on canvas, 35” x 30”
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- ‘Tres Marias,’ Paul Gustilo, 26” x 36”
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- ‘Harvest,’ Hernandez, oil on canvas, 18” x 23”
His cubism-inspired works echo the themes of the famous Pahiyas fiesta in Lucban, Quezon, a bountiful harvest, his Tayabas basket series, orchids series, bullcart series, and his tribute to the subjects of Filipino master Oscar Zalameda, who transformed local themes into modernist abstractions of rhythmic, stained glass-like compositions.
‘Flowers in Vase,’ Paul Gustilo, 36” x 24”
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- ‘Kois,’ Cesar Castillo, acrylic on canvas, 29” x 30”
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- ‘Kois,’ Freddie Sayman, oil on canvas, 24” x 36”
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- ‘Fish,’ Billy Yu, acrylic on canvas, 34” x 34”
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- ‘Fruits,’ Freddie Sayman, oil on canvas, 29” x 47”
Pahiyas brings together the masterful works of Filipino visual artists including Roger San Miguel, Fidel Sarmiento, Teody Racuya, William Yu, Paul Gustilo, Eugene Silawan, Freddie Sayman, Rogelio Orobia, Jun Virtusio, Reynan Dingal, Vera Pax, and Robert Joaquin. The themes echo iconic subjects such as the mother and child, tres marias, harvest, fruits on the table, fish, kois, the resilient Filipino mother in the compositions of Jun Virtusio, and the refreshing renditions of local flowers and provincial landscapes.
The exhibit runs until November 30, 2026. For inquiries, please contact Ria Malvar at tel. no. (0926) 689-9014. The Palms Country Club is located at Laguna Heights Drive, Filinvest City, Muntinlupa.
