IP Philippines supports Filipino lensmen
Alab Art Space hosts photography exhibit on world tourism

As part of its commitment to support the creative industries, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IP Philippines) is hosting a month-long exhibit by the Flickers Photo Club (FPC). The exhibit, billed “One: Celebrating Photographic Creativity in World Tourism,” kicked off recently at the Alab Art Space, located at the ground floor of IP Philippines in Makati City.

Flickers Photo Club members and guests take a tour of Alab Art Space to view the exhibited works, which depict top tourist attractions both here and abroad.

 

Atty. Adrian S. Cristobal, Jr., Director General of IP Philippines, said hosting the exhibit is their way of giving budding lensmen a leg-up in the photography business. FPC, an organization of Filipino photojournalists and photography hobbyists from diverse fields, marks its first anniversary this year.

“We have a wealth of talent here in the Philippines, and our artists are of world-class caliber. It is often just a question of how they can break into the business,” Cristobal said. “IP Philippines opened Alab Art Space early this year to support the copyright sector, not just to celebrate our seasoned artists, but also to help those who are just starting out.”
Also on display is “Fiesta Smiles” by Ericson C. Fernandez. Taken at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila , photo shows two kids taking part in the 2007 Aliwan Fiesta.
 

Cristobal cited the case of Harvey Chua, General Manager of photography and digital imaging firm AdPhoto, Inc. Chua, along with other photographers, who is currently spearheading the creation of a collection society for professionals in their field. The project started after they attended the visual arts conference hosted recently by IP Philippines.

The agency is helping artists form collection societies to manage their royalties as part of institutionalizing copyright support services, which is one of IP Philippines’ strategic goals for the year. Copyright protects fine arts, original writings, music, and technology-based works.

The exhibit runs until October 5. For inquiries and additional information, call IP Philippines at 752-5450 local 610 or visit the IP Philippines Web site, www.ipophil.gov.ph. Flickers Photo Club can be accessed at www.flickersphotoclub.com.
Present during the opening of “One: Celebrating Photographic Creativity in World Tourism” were Flickers Photo Club members and exhibitors (from left) Jobbit Mata, Patrick Hocchuan, Andrew Villasis, and John Edward Taca.

John Edward Taca’s “Casa” shows canoes parked near Laguna’s Pagsanjan Falls , one of Philippines ’ top tourist attractions.

One of the works featured in “One: Celebrating Photographic Creativity in World Tourism” is Robert E. Regala’s “After-Rain Sale,” which captures Boracay Island after an early morning rain. Photo shows tourists inspecting the wares of a local souvenir peddler, with the island’s famous Willy’s Rock serving as backdrop.

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