IP Philippines unveils Alab Art Space
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IP Philippines) unveiled on February 23, 2007, Alab — the first art space in an IP office in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — located at the ground level of the IP Philippines' building in 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati City. Alab, a Filipino term that means fire or intensity, features the exhibition theme Eros for its opening show participated in by some 20 visual artists. The opening of the Alab Art Space is in time for the National Arts Month while the theme Eros takes inspiration from the Valentine's celebration. |
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Mideo M. Cruz, 2003 Thirteen Artists' Awardee of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and 2006 Ateneo Art Awardee, is the exhibition designer.
"The Alab Art Space is an expression of our commitment in support of the creative industries and how we are using the intellectual property system to develop a vibrant IP culture. These two elements are in our mission statement," Atty. Adrian S. Cristobal Jr., Director General of IP Philippines, said. "The art space — which is open to all artists such as the writers, actors, dancers, musicians, and filmmakers — will showcase the genius of Filipino creativity that has been honored not only in our country but in the international art scene as well," Cristobal added.
The Alab Art Space will be a venue to provide basic IP orientation to organized artists' groups to inform them of their rights and how to generate revenues from these rights. IP Philippines will help establish collection societies for these groups through its Copyright Support Services Unit headed by Atty. Louie Calvario. This is in line with the vision of the organization in fostering a creative Philippines using IP as a strategic tool for national development and global competitiveness.
Participating visual artists Jose Tence Ruiz (Corazon, Lengua, Pie), Benjie Cabrera (Thought and Forms 1 and 2), Lito Mondejar (SONA 2006), Wawi Navarroza (Eva Shekhinah - Homage to S. Moon, Adam Kadmon, The Apple - My Valentine Has Hollow Eyes, Rosa Mystica), Jojo Austria (Wet Dreams May Come), Allan Balisi (Bardness, Rainbow Brite, Penelope Pitstop, Velma, Harley Quinn, Josie, Daphne), Froilan Calayag (Noises and Kisses), Demosthenes Campos (Menstrual), Joey Cobcobo (Motella, Donate a Kiss), Jesus Genotiva (Nanay Vi), Ryan Jara (Erratic), Neil Arvin Javier (The More You Live, The More You Love), Irma Lacorte (Like White Butterflies), Norlito Lalo (Untitled), Rodel Pamittan (We Miss You Baby), Lynyrd Paras (Exercise, So Sweet), Kirby Roxas (Xtra Xervice Xchange), Ryan Rubio (Pagka-Tapos), and Costantino Zicarelli (Untitled) had various interpretations on the theme, Eros. The exhibition in Alab Art Space, open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., will have a run until April 30, 2007.
National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario graced the event. A mini program hosted by Beverly Siy, president of the Linangan ng Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), presented performances by the Unyon ng Manunulat ng Pilipinas (UMPIL) and LIRA.
The opening of IP Philippines' Alab Art Space was made possible by Bombay Sapphire; Consolidated Distillers of the Far East, Inc.; San Miguel Corporation (San Mig Light) and; Semiras Catering.
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IP Philippines' Alab Art Space. |
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