Alab Art Space launches illustrations exhibit
National Artists grace event

“Kulay at Salaysay in translation is color and story. Art provides color to our lives as each artwork tells a story like the illustrations in the exhibit,” Atty. Adrian S. Cristobal, Jr., Director General of IP Philippines, said. “Kulay at Salaysay is more than an art exhibition, it is one of our programs for this year’s IPR celebration to inform and educate our people, particularly the youth, on the importance of IPR in promoting creativity, innovation and competitiveness,” Cristobal said.

“By actively supporting the art community through our Copyright Support Services Unit, the office helps artists derive income from their work by informing them of their rights so they can continue providing us with colors and stories,” he added.

The office conducts basic orientation seminars on copyright for various groups of visual artists, musical performers, literary writers and other members of the art community.

The art exhibit, which will run until November 23, features 50 artworks from 10 Ang InK members. The featured artists and their storybook illustrations are Kora Dandan-Albano ( Ang Alamat ng Ampalaya and Pilandok); Ruben de Jesus ( Ang Mahiyaing Manok); Ferdinand Doctolero ( Sundalong Patpat); Beth Parrocha-Doctolero ( Papel de Liha and Polliwog’s Wiggle); Liza Flores ( Ang Mabait na Kalabaw); Hubert Fucio ( Sandosenang Kuya); Abi Goy ( Celia Studious and Conrad Cat); Jose Miguel Tejido ( Pambihirang Sombrero) and; Brian Vallesteros ( The Greediest of Rajas and Whitest of Clouds).

Ferdinand Doctolero, a winner in the Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations in Tokyo , Japan , is the exhibit designer. He illustrated the picture book written by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario – Ang Sundalong Patpat.

Mr. Salvador F. Bernal, National Artist for Theater and Design and Dr. Adbulmari Asia Imao, National Artist for Visual Arts are the guests of honor at the Kulay at Salaysay exhibition.

Kulay at Salaysay is the third group show at the Alab Art Space, which was launched on February 23, 2007 . The art space is an expression of IP Philippines’ commitment in support of the creative industries, and how the office is using the intellectual property system to develop a vibrant IP culture.

Daniella Sevilla will host the opening of Kulay at Salaysay, with music from the UP Concert Chorus. The exhibit launch is made possible by Italianni’s Greenbelt ; Tanduay Distillers, Inc. and; Fino Leatherware with media partner BusinessWorld.