ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit:
Renaissance of Cagay-anon Artists
Story and Photos by ROSELYN PAGLINAWAN
A day before the launching of ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit- Molding Realities I was uncertain with how would I be able to feature the exhibit. Just to be honest, I didn’t have enough idea what’s a digital art exhibit is all about. Funny, I forgot I can G it.
Our professor used to remind us once we are hesitant we can simply Google it. In a tip of our hands we can get accessed to any information with today- high technologies and through Wi-Fi. How about the unsung Artists in Cagayan de Oro? How would they be able to relay the message of existence which they have been craving for? You must be wondering by now but before that, what is Digital painting? Got an idea? According to Wikipedia it is an emerging art form in which traditional painting techniques such as watercolor, oils, impasto, etc. are applied using digital tools by means of a computer, a digitizing tablet and stylus, and software.
Friday, October 26, was the day I been waiting for, the Digital Art Exhibit. I was in a rush out of excitement. On the way, I found out I don’t have coins for Jeepney fare. Good thing, I dropped by on the food store to grab something for lunch. I arrived on time and there both of the artists were as kind and happy as they welcome my presence.
Forgive me but in an instant my eyes were drawn totally to the digital paintings! As a senior Mass Communication Major, I also have an eye and heart when it comes to arts. Enticing isn’t it? I was thrilled with so much gladness! That’s how I felt as I saw each of the art pieces. There’s something so special about it that can’t be defined with a naked eye and words alone. Want to be captivated like I do? Let’s figured it out together!
The Preparation
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| Shy Sevillano |
Estrada also stressed that ARTmber event is good for 3 months. “Molding Realities” is their first event. Starting today October 26 to November, the 2nd event is titled “Dire Husi from November 14 to 21 and the third event is the Batik Art Exhibit from Dec. 14 to 22 in the same location at 2nd floor west concourse Limketkai Mall! “I’m excited with the outcome of this event,” she added.
The Theme- Molding Realities
Catchy! The theme itself creates questions, isn’t it? According to Fadi Ismail, artist, Sculptor and a professional fashion photographer, the theme means its molding reality because they use real people in their art and mold it to dreamy limits. I can guarantee, it’s not an easy job to do. It takes patience, perseverance, discipline, creativity and brilliant minds. Like Rhyan Casiño said that Arts can be express in any form. Read more...
The Artist’s Vision
“I’m expecting that people will know God through this art exhibit. The message I want to convey to people will be seen and express through my art pieces and that is a message of love and hope.”
I was moved by heart as I heard these words uttered by a 35 year old artist, Rhyan Casiño, the executive director of Dire Husi Initiatives, Inc., Northern Mindanao Representative, National Commission for Culture and Arts- Committee on Visual Arts (NCCA-CVA).
Amazing! Now we know Cagayan de Oro is not only a City of Golden Friendship but also a place of exceptional, talented artists. We just have to open our eyes to appreciate the arts they created and will be creating years from now.
Moreover, Casino is positive ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit wherein he hoped for everyone to appreciate what’s our City can offer.
“Our purpose through this exhibit is to promote digital art. Para ma-aware ang local, ug ang tourist, that Cagayan de Oro is not only limited in painting and photography but also in Digital painting. Arts can be express in any form”, he added.
Ryan Casino is also the mentor of Rustie Quintana a famous young painter if you haven’t known him yet. He sings and a member of the 7 Tribes Band an indigenous percussionist, where the band won as the national finalist in the previous year, 2011 season of ABC 5’s Talentadong Pinoy. He also graduated fire dancing.
Lucky me, I got to meet Rustie during the exhibit. I did not recognize him at first but I got curious when he was introduced and I was right. He is the same Rustie whom I came to know from reading articles from Newspapers. He is simple, good-looking and down to earth person.
The Soulful Art-Getting to Know
“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures,” Henry Ward Beecher.
Mirroring from this quote I can relate why Ryan Casiño presented his arts as way to reminds everyone that we are born to worship God as a righteous man. “I believe art is an expression for God’s Glory,” he said.
Six of his digital paintings of a pregnant woman are powerful enough to catch the guests’ attention. The Fruit, The Word, Martyrs, The Spirit, Worship and last is The Cross. These titles’ alone indicates the artist is dedicated to send the message of God’s existence in people lives. “I want to walk in the purpose of God as a Christian,” he stated.
Heart-stirring truth! I just found out the model of his art images was actually his wife; he was like walking on air, as he told me that his wife give birth to his new born son about 2 weeks ago.
Not only that, his baby boy is named “Dihug,” from the Visayan word “Gidihugan- Anointed). “My art exhibit is highly dedicated to my baby, my wife and to God,” he added.
If you are a parent or a father, you must have felt the same. All you want is to shout to the whole world how proud you are of finally becoming a dad. Ryan Casiño did well by sending a heart-warming message through his arts. “Artist is messenger,” he exclaimed.
Out of breath? You must be as I do as I start recalling the emotion I had looking the eye-popping piece of art. So hold on there’s more to go.
The Artists’ Fans
Oh yeah! You’re right! People keep coming and they walk slowly taking their time to look at the arts hang on the wall. I could feel how the harmonies found in Ryan Casiño pieces of Arts captivated the audience. None has escape from child to adult; women and men enjoyed even the visual messages of the arts.
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| David John Payne - retired singer, song writer and a guitar player from New York State, USA together with his wife Marialyn Carvero visits ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit at 2nd floor west concourse Limketkai Mall. |
Luckily, they were very friendly the smile I saw on their faces says a lot. Touch by their reaction towards the arts by Rhyan Casino, can’t help but ask them. I could sense how much they love and care for each other. We converse like we’ve known each other for a long time.
They share with me the story of how they met here in Cagayan and that they are expecting their first baby to be born in a few months. “We are expecting my first child, a blessing from God. I’m happy to see these arts because my wife also have ultra sound photo of our baby in Facebook. Oops, I have to remain poise! I remember my co-writer Christine Cabiasa expression, “Please Control.” We used to laugh hearing her said that but I never thought I could apply that during my interview, my first interview with the adorable couple as one of Cagayan de Oro Times Correspondent. I’m so honored.
Not yet, it’s not a goodbye! Be inspired with the next mind- blowing Digital painting. Not to boast but Cagayan de Oro has what it takes to be a productive society. You could be one of the gifted artist’s who’s reading this right now. I know you smile. Yes you are! According to Pablo Picasso that every child is an artist it could mean that everyone is an artist in their own way.
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| ‘Gold Rush’ by FADI ISMAIL, | Model: Novel Rabino |
Stunned with the high-class creativity of his paintings, I observed carefully how everyone reacts to each of it.
Many have come but among the guests two of them caught my attention. They were capturing each of the images using an iPad. I saw how excited they were and proudly took photos of each other like in a movie wherein best friends or celebrities on the red carpet pose for the paparazzi. I asked how they like it.
“Gusto nako ang ‘Focus’ na painting coz full syag emotion, mura pod syag angel,” said Alexandra Gabon, HRM, a student from COC.
The artist himself, Rustie liked ‘Tetomic’ as according to him it is well painted and mysterious. Even the event organizer has her owned preference like Rustie she likes ‘Tetomic.’ “I love that painting because the details, strokes and the emotions are strong.”
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| ‘Envisage’ by FADI ISMAIL, | Model: Mai Mardiie |
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| ‘Totemic’ by FADI ISMAIL, | Model: John Paul Ocat |
ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit - Models
Had enough? Wait, as you go over the images, you might think the models are somewhat foreign or celebrities. Actually not, they are the aspiring photo-shoot models of XFM Photography by Fadi Ismail here in CDO. One of them is Mai Mardiie; look closely at the image titled ‘Space’ doesn’t she looks like Angel Locsin?
Another piece of art by Fadi Ismail called ‘Focus,’ seems to be foreign but the model is a pure Cagay-anon with a name Novel Rabino.
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| ‘Focus’ by FADI ISMAIL, | Model: Novel Rabino |
“Wow! It’s such an honor to be part of this exhibit. Sir Fadi Ismail is such a breathtaking artist. His works and creations are one of kind. As one of his models, I am so privileged. I mean, not being conceited, but not all can be part of this one of a kind exhibit. Together with my photo are more great photos in different arrays. But still standing these two feet of mine on the ground, I thank Sir Fadi for getting me as one of his models and create a masterpiece.
God bless and more power to Sir Fadi and to you guys,” said John Paul Ocat.
That’s the spirit! We need guts to be where we aim to be. What I can say is be a messenger and let’s support Cagay-anons artists and aspiring models.
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The CAGAYAN DE ORO TIMES
VOL1 No13 November 4-10, 2012
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