Con tem porary Philippine

Arts from the Region

Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Local Materials used in Creating
Art
Wh at I Know

Compare and Contrast

Study the different types of hous es below then answer the given questions.

Bahay Kubo

Ivatan coral house

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Modern hou se

1. How do the following houses differ from each other?

2. Why do the structures of the three houses differ from each other?

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Lesson
Local Materials Used in
1 Contemporary Arts
Material, or the s ubst an ce are the things in which the art is made off. Through these
materials, the artists express and communicate feelings and ideas. Some
contemporary artists used found materials like old bottles, scraps, and un usual
materials in creating their artwork.
In Sculpture, the sculptor us es metal, wood, stone, clay an d g las s.
The architect uses wood, bamboo, bricks, stone, concrete an d various building
materials.

The painter uses pigments (eg. watercolor, oil, tempera, textile paint, acrylic, ink,
etc.) on a usually flat ground (wood, canvas, paper, stone wall s uch as in a cave
painting.
The printmaker us es ink printed or transferred on a surface (wood, metal, plates, or
silk screen that is in keeping with a duplicating o reproducing process. While
paintings are unique an d one of a kind, prints can be reproduced in several pre-
determined editions.

Musician us es sound and instruments (including the hum an voice) A T’boli chanter
sings creation stories in a way that is different from a classical singer or pop singer
influenced by the Western music scale.
The dancer uses body and its movements. Dance is often accompanied by music,
but there are dances that do not rely on musical accompaniment to be realized.
Dance can tell stories, but at other times, they convey abstract ideas that do not rely
on a narrative.
Theater artist integrates all the arts an d uses stage, production design, performance
elements an d script to enable the visual, musical, dance an d other aspects to come
together as a whole work.
The photographer and film maker us e the camera to record the outside world. The
film maker uses cinematographic camera to record and put together production
design, sound engineering, performance, and screenplay. In digital photography and
film, the images can be assimilated into the computer, thus eliminating the need for
celluloid or negatives, processing chemicals or print.

The writer of a novel, poetry, nonfiction and fiction uses words.

The Designer, the performance artist, and the installation artist combine use of the
range of different materials.

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What’s In

Notes to the Teac her

The examples given in this module are some of the common
materials used in creating contemporary art. You may explore
more on other materials that are available in your locality or
community.

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What’s New

4 Pictures 1 Word
You will be shown 4 photos in a grid, all of which share a word in common.
Your goal is to figure out the common word based on word length, which is provided
to you, an d a selection of possible letters.

1. 3.
S C PC R E TU W UL O K NT AB EPIR CE

2. 4.
ML EICIU SANR D CE A NU H R M
From the pictures an d answer that you made, arrange the letters below to create a
word that describe our topic in this week.

LE RATMAIS E S UD NI TAR

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Wh at is It

Philippines is rich in natural resources. From the mountain to the sea, we have
unlimited materials that can be used to create different artworks.
Local Materials in the Philippines that is used for arts and craft
Abaca - belongs to banana family. Its fibers have a natural luster with colors
ranging from pure white to ivory and dark brown.

Bamboo – is used in creating many products. It is us ed in construction, textile,

mus ical instruments and man y more.

Buri – is extracted from matured leaves of buri palm. The fiber is durable and
resistant to moisture.

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Ca piz shells- are translucent to allow light to pass through, but still allow privacy.
The capiz comes from the windowpane oyster (placuna placenta) found in the
coastal waters of the Philippines and are known for their beautiful mother of pearl
look.

Ra tta n – belongs to the palm family. There are different types of rattan palms , s uch
as high or low climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species.

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Sea Shells - hard exoskeleton of marine mollusks s uch as snails, bivalves, and
chitons that serves to protect and support their bodies. This material is usually used
in making ornaments and house decorations.

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What’s More

Act ivity 1: M at ch the following artworks/crafts to its materials where it is made of.

Artwork Materials
1. A. Buri

2. B . Shell

3. C . Bamboo

4. D . Capiz

5. E. Abaca

6. F . Rattan

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Wh at I Hav e Learned

Answer the short quiz below.

Part 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer from the choices given

1. The material that is best us ed in making furniture
A. Rattan
B. Abaca
C. Capiz Shell
D. Buri grass
2. This material is used for making windowpane for it reflects the sunlight
through it.
A. Bamboo
B. Shell
C. Capiz
D. Abaca
3. The mattress or banig may be made by these materials except
A. Buri grass
B. Abaca fiber
C. Cocon ut leaves
D. Rattan
4. The material that is best us ed in making body ornaments an d décor.
A. Abaca
B. Seashell
C. Bamboo
D. Capiz
5. The material that can be us ed in in making basket are the following except
A. Bamboo
B. Shell
C. Abaca fiber
D. Rattan

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Wh at I C a n Do

Word Puzzle:
Find the words about the different materials used in creating art.

Across Down

1. Used by the writer 5. us ed for makin g cloths

2. color pigments mix with water 2. can be used for carving
3. us ed by singers 6. a place for acting
4. us ed in photography 7. us ed for printing
8. us ed by dancer

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A ss ess ment

Write which artist is using the following materials on their artworks.

1. 6.

Clay Body

2. 7.

Piano Cemen t

3. 8.

Camera Typewriter

4. 9.

Fabric Printer

5. 10.

Props Can vas s

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Senior High School

Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions
Contemporary Art Techniques and
Performance in Mindanao
Quarter 2 - Module 2

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

What I Know
Pre-Test

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the best answer from the choices.
1. is a process of dyeing the fabric where the yarns are tightly wrapped with
the strings and dyed before weaving.
A. T’nalak C. T’boli
B. Malong D. Ikat
2. The are famous for their complicatedbeadwork,wonderful woven
fabrics, and beautiful brass ornaments.
A. T’nalak C. T’boli
B. Malong D. Ikat
3. The Mindanaoan contemporary artist who is known for his stylized figures of children.
A. Red Genotiva C. Eloisa B. Sanson
B. Dennis Puzon D. Trexia Sola
4. B’laan is a combinaton of two words, “bila” and “an”. The word “bila” means .
A. people C. growth
B. house D. new
5. Bagobos is a combinaton of two words, “bago” and “obo”. The word “obo ” means .
A. people C. growth
B. house D. new
6. Who is the most famous T’boli dream weaver who received the National Living
Treasures – Gawad Manlilihikha ng Bayan awarded by the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts or NCCA?
A. Trexia Sola C. Jester GumanaoOani
B. Norman “Nonoy’ F. Narciso D. Lang Dulay
7. Maranao means .
A. People of the Sun C. People of theMountain
B. People of the Lake D. People of theLand
8. Yakan hand-gloomed fabrics are known for their .
A. special textile woven from abaca fibers
B. use of bold color and geometric patterns
C. small pieces of mother-of- pearl
D. embroidery and brass ornaments
9. A contemporaryartist whose artworks blur the ontologies of musical instrument,
sculpture, and installation.
A. Dennis Puzon C. Norman “Nonoy’ F. Narciso
B. Paula “Pau” Magpayo Feliciano D. LeonardoC. ComargoJr

10. is not a name of Paula “Pau” Magpayo Feliciano’s

W hich of the
following contemporary
C. “In Retrospect”
art work? D. “Configure”
A. “Bata-Bata”
B. “Art Atelier II
Lesson
Contemporary Art Techniques and
1 Performance in Mindanao

What I Need to Know

Filipinos are proven to be one of the most creative and colorful people in the world.
The types of arts that are produced in different regions, each region has its unique specialties
of product to take pride. Philippines is very rich in natural resources especially in Mindanao.
We can maximize the use of natural resources even in creating arts. Art expresses the artistic
feelings towards any aspect of life.
In this lesson, you will learn about the contemporary art techniques and performance
in Mindanao by studying its history, characteristic features of the Minadanaoan Visual Arts
and Crafts, their attire, textiles and tapestries as well as famous artists and selected art crafts
of the period.

What’s New
ACTIVITY 1: GUESSING GAME
Guess which of the following art works is made by a Mindanaoan artist. Put a check
mark ( ) on the box if you think it is made by Mindanaoan artist and cross mark ( ) if not.

1. 2.

3. 4.

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What Is It
ARTS AND CRAFT OF MINDANAO
Mindanao, referred to as “THE
LAND OF PROMISE”, is the second
largest and southernmost island in the
Philippine Archipelago. Mindanao also
has the largest concentration of ethno-
linguistic groups and culturally diverse
island. These groups are mostly Muslims
from the Badjao, Iranun, Jama Mapun,
Kalagan, Kalibugan, Manobo,
Maguindanao, Sama Bangingi, Sama
Pangutaran, Samal, Sangil, Tausug, and
Yakan groups. Other groups are the
Lumads, or those who have maintained
their indigenous beliefs and traditions
instead of converting to Islam or Christianity. Before Islam came to the Philippines, early
Filipinos worshipped believe that plants and inanimate objects are home to ancestral spirits.
They also believed that natural phenomena are caused by gods. These indigenous
beliefs system is called animism. The conversation of the natives and the arrival of Muslim
traders and merchants resulted in new forms of artistic impressions. This fusion of beliefs
created a unique blend of spirituality and creativity.

ATTIRE, TEXTILES, AND TAPESTRIES

The Bilaan or B’laan is an ethnolinguistic
group that inhabit some parts of South Cotabato,
North Cotabato, and Davao del Sur. B’laan is a
combination of two words, “bila” which means
“house” and “an” which means people. They are
known for embroidery, brass ornaments and
beadwork that are integrated in their traditional
clothing. The women wear heavy brass belts with
numerous tiny bells that hang around their
waistline. They also cut mother-of-pearl into small
shapes that look like sequins called takmun.

Ikat is a process of dyeing the fabric where

the yarns are tightly wrapped with the strings and dyed before weaving. The textiles usually
contain three colors: shades of black or browns, red or ochre (darker shade of orange), and
ecru (the color of undyed abaca).

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The Bagobos are the group of people that live
in Davao. According to anthropologists, the name of
this ethnolinguistic group comes from the words “bago”
means “new” and “obo” means “growth”. This is
because they are believed to have come from the
mixture of the native population with the Hindu
migrants that entered Mindanao during the Sri Vijayan
and Majapahit Empires.
They make these clothes from a special textile
woven from abaca fibers called T’nalak. The men wear
t’nalak shorts, an undershirt, and a T’nalak coat. The Bagani or hero wear blood-red clothes
and a head-kerchief. The women wear wrap-around t’nalak skirt and blouses are adorned with
floral pattern.
The T’boli who live in and around Lake Sebu,
South Cotabato are famous for their complicated
beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics, and beautiful brass
ornaments. Tboli weavers believe that their gods and
ancestors visit them in their dreams to teach them the
designs and patterns that they have to weave. The most
famous T’boli dream weaver is Lang Dulay who received
the National Living Treasures – Gawad Manlilihikha ng
Bayan awarded by the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts or NCCA. Men are not allowed to touch the
materials used in the weaving process. They believe that
if they break the rules, the fiber will snap and the
designed will be ruined. T’nalak production is a painstaking process that requires patience, a
lot of creativity,good memory, and a range of skills learned from a young age by the weavers.
Maranao means “People of the Lake” referring to the people who occupy the lands
surrounding Lake Lanao Maranao. The Maranaos are known for their Malong. The Malong is
a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of hand woven or machine made multi colored
cotton cloth. Women wear it as a skirt, a dress, or a gown. Depending on how its folded, it can
also be used as hammock, a basket, a sleeping bag, a bathrobe, or a baby carriage. The
Malong is important part of Maranao life. A new born is wrapped in it and, as he or she grows,
it becomes a part of his or her daily life as clothing and as material for everyday use. When a
person dies, he or she is once again wrapped in a malong. A traditional dance called Kapa
Malong Malong or Sambisa Malong, demonstrates the various ways of wearing a malong and
its uses. Yakan Basilan is the home to the Yakans. They are popular for their skills in weaving.
They weave very intricate designs in their textiles, which they use for their clothes and other
accessories.

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Yakan hand-gloomed fabrics are known for their
use of bold colors and geometric patterns. The
Seputangan is a square cloth used by the Yakan women
as a head cover or as a belt. The Badjulapi is a tight
blouse with longsleeves. It is ornamented with gold,
silver or bronze buttons. The sawal is a tradional tight
fitting trousers made of yakan fabric characterized by its
vertical stripes. Yakan The Pinalantupan, a type of skirt,
is layered over the trousers.

CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS IN MINDANAO AND

THEIR MASTERPIECES
Red
Genotiva (b. 1993) was born in Davao City. As a child, he
would draw charactersfrom Japaneseanime that he often
saw on television, posters, and other media platforms.
Soon, this hobby turned into a serious interest in the arts.
Among artists who influenced his art practice and unique
stylistic approach, Genotiva cites Mark Ryden, Ron
English, Charlie Immer, Naoto Hattori, Hikari Shimoda,
and Yoko D’ holbachie.
Indeed, Genotiva’s body of works tend to be
characterized by art world observers as pop-surrealist. He
often signs his works with the name “Oni” as a nod to his
formative years. In Japanese folklore as remediated in animated content and manga, “oni”
meansdemon,ogre, or troll, also collectively called “yokai”
or creatures of the underworld.
Often these are tragic beings rejected by the light
yet imbued with human-like qualities in a visual culture
where the line between good and evil is never clearly
demarcated. Genotiva is known for his stylized figures of
children – anthropomorphic yet rendered in exaggerated
proportions with multiple eyes, tentacles, and are often set
in dream-like landscapes that at times teem with
melancholy despite the solid luminous hues. The images
are almost kawaii but not quite, adorable yet uncanny and
unsettling. Oni’s solo exhibitions include “Playhouse” at
the Morning Light Gallery in Davao (2018) and “Together
We are Friends” at the Jose T. Joya Gallery in UP Cebu.
He has participated in a number of group exhibitions in Cebu City (2015-2018), Art Portal
Gallery for Contemporary Art Davao (2018) and District Gallery in Quezon City (2018). A
recent solo exhibition was titled “Children” and curated at the Art Portal Gallery for
Contemporary Art (2019). Genotiva currently resides in Cebu City.

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Norman “Nonoy” F. Narciso (b. 1975) is from Davao
City. He took up literature at the Holy Cross of Davao College. He did not go through formal
training in the visual arts in any academic institution. He was inspired by the dynamic arts
scene of Davao. During his formative years, he involved himself in creative productions in
school and the church. He learned how to play the guitar and participated in community
theatre.
At Magallanes Elementary School in Davao, he participated in the Rondalla. He also
attended painting workshops at the San Roque Elementary School. One will observe that
many of his artworks blur the ontologies of musical instrument,sculpture, and installation.

Jester Gumanao Oani (b. 1995) is from Lunga-og

Sto. Tomas, Davao Del Norte. The 8th of nine siblings, his
father was a skilled carpenter and his mother, like some
of his female siblings, is a seamstress. Thus, he witnessed
his family working with fabric, metal, wood, and industrial
materials. This kind of relationship with the materials of
industry informs Jester’s praxis as an artist.
Of his path as an artist, he said: “Being an artist is
a struggle due to the inconsistencies and economical
hindrances in art production. However, I’d rather focus on
recreating ideas, tinkering with concepts, and engaging
with issues in my environment. The act of creating
sculpture is sometimes comparable to play, as though I am creating a toy that I will eventually
let go of before I helm another piece. I strive as an artist because I am aiming for a sustainable
and meaningful life through my artworks and practice.”
Oani has already been featured in a number of remarkable exhibits since 2012. One
is the 45th Shell National Student Art Exhibition in Ayala Museum, Makati City where many
emerging artists begin their careers. Others include “Bata-Bata” in SM Lanang Premiere
organized under Kublai Millan. The years 2013 to 2015 were marked by several local art
events in Davao, mostly in malls, and other pragmatic spaces. The artist has also been
included in exhibits at the Museo Dabawenyo (2016) and one organized by the Finale Art File
Gallery in SM City Ecoland in Davao (2016). In 2019, his work was well received in Art Blast
2019 hosted by Artasia Gallery in SM Megamall (2019).

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Dennis Puzon (b. 1995) was born in Davao City.
He first studied Fine Arts at the Ford Academy of the Arts
(2012-2014) before he transferred to the University of
Mindanao where he graduated in 2018.
Among his mentors at the Ford Academy include
Banjo Satorre, Glenn Baga, Magtanggol Cadayona, and
Jimmy Ang. Rogelito Cayas Jr., Dominador Pamisa,
Alynnah Macla Tadeo and Victor Dumaguing are his
mentors at the University of Mindanao.

Paula “Pau” Magpayo Feliciano (b.

1997) was born in and spent her formative years
in South Cotabato before moving to Matina,
Davao. She studied in the Fine Arts Program of
the University of Mindanao. Distinct are
Feliciano’s works, usually of small canvases that
usually feature pop surreal images.
Aside from local art events in Davao,
some of the platforms where Feliciano’s works
were previously featured include “Art Atelier II” at
the Museo Dabawenyo (2017), “Configure” in Art
for Space and Urban Chic Galleries San Pablo,
Laguna (2018), Art in the Park Manila (2018 and
2019), and “Art Blast: Young Bloods and Young
Hearts” a group exhibition hosted by the Art Asia Gallery (2019), and a contemporary surrealist
exhibit titled “The Rise of Pop Surrealism: from Underground to Mainstream” in Arte Bettina
Gallery (2019).
Feliciano’s works were also part of
exhibits represented by Art Portal Gallery for
Contemporary Art Davao: “In Retrospect” (2018)
and “At the Precipice” (2019).
Recent exhibits also include “The Pursuit
of Normality,” a four-woman show at the Art for
Space Urban Chic Gallery (2019) and “The River
Flows North” presented by the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts and Art
Portal held at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros
(2019).

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Eloisa B. Sanson (b. 1996) is from General
Santos City. She studied at the Philippine Women’s
College of Davao (2015-2019) and pursued a career in
the arts under the mentorship of Rodney Yap, Dominic
Turno, Romeo Dumuk III, Wilfred Dexter Tañedo, Emi
Englis, and Mai Ongkiko.
All her exhibitions are group exhibitions. She
participated in iterations of the Shell National Art
Competition at the Ayala Museum, Makati City (2015and
2017), and exhibits organized by her school. She also
joined the Metrobank Arts and Design Excellence
competition (2017 and 2018).

Fondly called “El San,” her works were featured

at the Art Portal Gallery, Davao City and “At the Precipice” in a mall exhibit curated by the
same gallery. Other venues that featured her works include Morning Light (2018) in an exhibit
titled “Homage to the Salon Des Refuses” and public relations campaigns of malls.

Leonardo C. Comargo Jr. (b. 1982) is from

Calagundian, City of Mati, Davao Oriental. He is
currently studying Painting at the Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program of University of Mindanao.
Past exhibits in the local context include iterations of Art
Atelier at the Museo Dabawenyo (2015, 2017), “Obra
Ginagmay” in Felcris Centrale (2016), “Merging
Current” at the Matina Town Square (2017), and other
exhibits in malls and schools in Davao.
He also participated in Art in the Park in Makati
(2018), “In Retrospect” at Art Portal, Gallery for
Contemporary Art (2018), “What does it mean to be
Filipino?” under CANVAS Gallery held at the Vargas
Museum in Diliman Quezon City (2018), “Configure” at
the Art for Space and Urban Chic Gallery in San Pablo
City, Laguna (2018), “Engkwentro sa Labuyo” at Art For
Space and Urban Chic in Laguna (2019) and Art Blast
“Young Bloods and Young Hearts” hosted by Artasia
Gallery (2019).

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Trexia Sola (b. 1999) is from Tagum City, Davao del
Norte. She is currently studying under the Fine Arts
program of the University of Mindanao under Rogelito
Cayas Jr., Alynnah Macla Tadeo and Victor Agustus
Dumaguing. Prior to this, she took art workshops. She
started painting in second year high school when she
entered a workshop called Sining Mata. Her works have
been featured in several local platforms such as Tabula
Rasa Gallery (2015) and Museo Dabawenyo (2015) and
exhibits organized by the University of Mindanao (2015,
2017).
Her works were also included in exhibits curated
by Art Portal Gallery for Contemporary Art (2018),and Art
in the Park in Makati (2018). Recent exhibits that featured her work include “At the Precipice:
Davao Art on the Brink of Change” at the Davao Art Market in Abreeza Mall, Davao (2019)
and “Pursuit of Normality” hosted by the Art Exhibition Art for Space and Urban Chic Galleries
in Alabang, Metro Manila (2019).

Angelo Florante Nur Valente (b. 1995)

studied in the University of Mindanao under Rogelito
“Jun” Cayas, Victor Agustus Dumaguing, and
Alynnah Macla-Tadeo.
His works were featured in multiple exhibits in
Davao City, such as Art Atelier Exhibition (2016),
Merging Currents (2017), Sensitive Encounters:
Mindanao (2017), and Ugnayan Art Exhibit (2017).
Ang, as an artist, aims to tell the stories from the
society where he grew up, to share the cultures he
witnessed, and to illustrate the epics and mythologies
from all the ethnic groups in the country.

Laya Boquiren is a Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine Studies with main areas in

Philippine Art and Culture. She co-curated the international travelling exhibit Field Trip Project
Asia at the Vargas Museum (2015) and initiated related off-site curated endeavors in Baguio
City, Tanauan, Leyte, and 98B Escolta.
In the past, she served as curatorial consultant for
Gallery Genesis and Museo De Intramuros. Boquiren has
contributed in academic journals, published books and
contributed chapters of books under Vibal (2015-17), has
authored a book on Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice awardee Willy
Tadeo Layug (2017), for whom she curated the artist’s second
solo exhibition at the NCCA Gallery and authored a
corresponding monograph published by the institution (2017-
18).
Her most recent publications include Now Here: Access,
Activate, Rewind (2018) for Erehwon Centerfor the Arts and the

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newly launched book on grandmaster of Philippine aquarelle Toti Cerda (2019). She obtained
a master of arts in Art History from the University of the Philippines, Diliman (2009), and has
completed short programs at the Institute of Media and Entertainment in New York (2009) and
Keio University in Japan (2010).
Boquiren currently teaches at the Arts Department of the University of Asia and the
Pacific. Her recent curatorial project includes The River Flows North featuring Davao-based
artists at the NCCA Gallery. Her cultural work has always been multi-local, her paternal
relatives being from Cagayan de Oro.

What’s More

ACTIVITY 2: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Read each sentence and identify it is true or false. Write TRUE on the line before each
number if the sentence is true. If the statement is false, write FALSE and underline the word/s
that makes it incorrect.

1. B’laan is a combination of two words, “B” which means “house” and

“laan” which means people.
2. Bagobos make these clothesfrom a special textile woven from abaca
fibers called T’nalak.
3. The Malong is a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of handwoven or
machine made multi colored cotton cloth.
4. The Yakan is a square cloth used by the Seputangan women as a head
cover or as a belt.
5. Genotiva is known for his stylized figures of children – anthropomorphic yet
rendered in exaggerated proportions with multiple eyes, tentacles, and are
often set in dream-like landscapes that at times teem with melancholy
despite the solid luminous hues.
6. Some of the works of Paula “Pau” Magpayo Feliciano are titled “Engkwentro
sa Labuyo”and “Young Bloods and Young Hearts”
7. Norman “Nonoy” F. Narciso did not go through formal training in the visual
arts in any academic institution.
8. Mindanaoan believed in animism.
9. Jester Gumanao Oani he witnessed his family working with fabric, metal,
wood, and industrial materials.
10. Ikat is a process of dyeing the fabric where the yarns are tightly wrapped
with the strings and dyed before weaving.

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What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 5: DESIGN ME!

The Sarimanok is a legendary bird of the Maranao people who originate from
Mindanao, a major island in the Philippines. It comes from the words “sari” and “manok.” “Sari”
means cloth or garment, which is generally of assorted colors. Manòk, which makes up part
of its name, is a Philippine word for chicken.
Design the feather of the Sarimanok drawing below. You can use ballpen, crayons or
any coloring material. You can doodle or simply color on each feather. Be creative and have
fun!
Rubric:
Creativity 30 points
Craftsmanship 30 points
Effort 20 points
Technique 20 points
Total 100 points

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Senior High School

Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions
Artistic Skills and Techniques
Quarter 2 - Module 3

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

What I Know
Pre – test

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the best answer from the choices.
1. is a definedas the material,or the substance out of which a work is made.
A. Artistic Skills C. Medium
B. Technique D. Natures of Art
2. Which of the following is classified as “two-dimensional” art?
A. Pottery C. Paintings
B. Sculpture D. Installation art
3. The following uses “words” as a medium for making art expect .
A. Nonfiction C. Sculpture
B. Novel D. Poetry
4. These are the abilities that are possessed by artists who operate within a fine art
capacity.
A. Artistic Skills C. Mediums
B. Techniques D. Natures of Art
5. These are the manner in which artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the
desired formal effect, and communicate the desired concept, or meaning, according to
his or her personal style
A. Artistic Skills C. Mediums
B. Techniques D. Natures of Art
6. This is a technique of rubbing with crayon on a piece of paper which has been placed
over an object or an image.
A. Decoupage C. Frottage
B. Trapunto D. Graffiti
7. The French word “Decollage” in English means .
A. Take-off C. Arrange
B. To glue together D. To stuck
8. It is an art form that is created in nature, using natural materials such as soil and rock.
A. Land Art C. Mixed Media
B. Graffiti D. Trapunto Painting

9. Digital Artworks are made with .

A. digital technology C. natural materials
B. pigments D. assemblage of differentforms
10. is the process of applying gouache to paper or glass then transferring a
reversal of the image onto canvas or other flat materials.
A. Decalcomania C. Print Making
B. Frottage D. Collage
Lesson

Artistic Skills and Techniques

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What’s In
The previous lesson scanned the arts and crafts in Mindanao. We were able to study the attire,
textiles, and tapestries created by B’laan, Bagobos, T’boli, Maranaos and Yakan groups. We also
recognized some Mindananoan contemporary artists and their masterpieces. These artists shared some
of their techniques in making contemporary artworks. These artistic skills and techniques will be
elaborated in this lesson.
Many contemporary artists do not have formal studies in the fine arts. Many of them are self-
taught. Concerned with the development of their talent and skills in artmaking, they study on their own,
interact with artists and read a lot about lives of artists and their artworks. They also explore the materials
in hardware stores, experiment with chemical reactions on their base material. Some hire resin makers,
house painters and materials fabricators to help them in constructing artworks.
In this lesson, we will learn the meaning of “artistic skill” and “technique” through actual
and hands-on activities. We will also learn that artists’ choice of material and how they use these
materials are at the heart of making art, and that these involves process and transformation.

What’s New
ACTIVITY 1: OBSERVE
Observe the photo below. Write five (5) sentences on what you have observed.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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What Is It

ARTISTIC SKILLS
With the broadening of the art world, many people are getting confused about what qualifies as
an artistic skill. Artistic skills are abilities that are possessed by artists who operate within a fine art
capacity.
Each artist uses different mediums to develop their artistic skills. A medium is defined as the
material, or the substance out of which a work is made. Through these materials, the artists express and
communicate feelings and ideas.

The medium also defines the nature of the art form as follows:
1. The sculptor uses metal, wood, stone, clay, and glass. Sculptures fall within the category
of “three-dimensional” arts because they occupy space and have volume.
Pottery is a form of sculpture. Other examples are nudes or figures such as Guillermo
Tolentino’s Oblation, ritual objects such as bulul wood carvings in the cordillera, or the santos
or carvings of saints in Christian churches.

2. The architect uses wood, bamboo, bricks, stone, concrete and various building materials.
Buildings are also called “three-dimensional”. However, architecture has the added element
of time since we move into structures.

3. The painter uses pigments (e. g. watercolor, oil, tempera, textile paint, acrylic, ink, etc.) on
a usually flat ground (wood, canvas, paper, stone wall such as cave paintings.)

4. The printmaker uses ink printed or transferred on a surface (wood, metal plates, or silk
screen) that is keeping with a duplicating or reproducing process. Prints and paintings are
further classified as “two-dimensional” arts, because they include the surface or ground on
which coloring substances are applied. However, while paintings are unique and one-of-a
kind, prints can be reproduced in several pre-determined editions.

5. The musician uses sound and instruments (including human voice), while the dancers use
the body. A T’boli chanter sings creation stories in a way that is different from a classical
singer or pop music influenced by the Western music scale.

6. The dancer uses he body and its movement. Dance is often accompanied by music, but
there are dances that do not rely on musical accompaniment to be realized. Dance can tell
stories, but the other times, they convey abstract ideas that do not rely on a narrative.

7. The theater artist integrates all the arts and uses the stage, production design, performance
elements, and script to enable the visual, musical, dance and other aspects to come together
as a whole work.

8. The photographer and filmmaker use the camera to record the outside world. The
filmmaker uses the cinematographic camera to record and put together production design,
sound engineering, performance, and screenplay. In digital photography and film, the images
can be assimilated into the computer, thus eliminating the need for celluloid or negatives,
processing chemicals, or print.

9. The writer of a novel, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction uses words. The designer, the
performance artist and installation artist combine use of the range or materials above.

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TECHNIQUE
Technique is the way artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal effect,
and communicate the desired concept, or meaning, according to his or her personal style (modern,
Neoclassic, etc.). The distinctive character or nature of the medium determines the technique.
Technique involves tools and technology, ranging from most traditional (for example carving, silkscreen,
analog photography, and filmmaking) to the most contemporary (digital photography, digital filmmaking,
music production, industrial design, and robotics).

Here are some of art techniques used by artists.

1. Collage – is the technique of an art production used in the visual arts where the artwork is made
from on assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole. Collage may sometimes
include magazines and newspaper clippings, ribbons, paints, bits of colored or handmade
papers, portions of other artwork or texts, photographs, and other found objects, glued to a piece
of paper or canvas.
2. Decollage – is the oppositeof collage; instead of an image is being built up all or parts of existing
images, it is created by cutting, treating away or otherwise removing pieces of an original image.
The French word “Decollage” in English means “Take-off” or “To become Unglued” or “To
become unstuck”. Example of decollage include cut-up technique. Similar technique is the
lacerated poster, a poster in which one has been over another.
3. Graffiti – are writing or drawings that have been scribed, scratched, or painted illicitly on a wall
or other surface, often in a public space. Graffiti range from simple written words to elaborate
wall paintings. Graffiti may express underlying social and political messages, and a whole genre
of artistic expression is based spray paint graffiti styles.
4. Land Art – earth works, or earth arts is an art movement in which landscape and the work of art
are inextricably linked. It is also an art form that is created in nature, using natural materials such
as soil, rock (bed rock, bolders, stones), organic media (logs, branches, leaves), and water which
introduced materials such as concrete, metal asphalt, or mineral pigments.
5. Digital Arts – is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as an essential part of
the creative or presentation process. Digital art is work made with digital technology or presented
on digital technology. This includes images done completely on computer or hand-drawn images
scanned into a computer and finished using a software program like Adobe Illustrator. Digital art
can also involve animation and 3D virtual sculpture renderings as well as projects that combine
several technologies. Some digital art involves manipulation of video images. After some
resistance, the impact of digital technology has transformed activities such as paintings, drawing,
sculpture, and music/soundart, while new form such as net art.
6. Mixed Media – It refers to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual
art. For example, work on canvas that combines paint, ink and collage. When creating a painted
or photograph work using mixed media, it is important to choose the layers carefully and allow
enough dying time between the layers to ensure the final work will have structural integrity, if
many different layers are imposed. Many effects can be achieved by using mixed media. Found
objects can be used in conjunction with the traditional artist to attain a wide range of self-
expression.
7. Print Making – is the process of making artworks by painting, normally in the paper. Prints are
created by transforming ink from a matrix ink from a matrix or through a prepared screen to a
sheet of paper or other material. Common types of matrices include metal plates, usually copper
or zinc, or polymer plates for engraving or etching; stone aluminum of polymer for lithography;
blocks of wood crafts and wood graving; and linoleum for linocuts. Screen made of silk or
synthetic fabrics are used for the screen-printing process.
8. Frottage – is the technique of rubbing with crayon on a piece of paper which has been placed
over an object or an image. The impression of the image can be created using leaves, woods,
wire screen, or metal with embossed image or words.
9. Decalcomania – is the process of applying gouache to paper or glass then transferring a reversal
of the image onto canvas or other flatmaterials.
10. Decoupage – is done by adhering cut-outs of paper and then coating these with one or
transparentcoating of varnish.

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11. Eggshell mosaic - is an artistic technique that uses tiny parts of eggshell to create a whole
image or object. Mosaics are usually assembled using small tiles that are square, but they can
also be round or randomly shaped.
12. Trapunto painting – is the technique used by Pacita Abad where her canvases are padded,
sewn, and often filled with sequins, beads, shell, buttons, tiny mirrors, bits of glass, rickrack,
swatches of precious textiles and other things that she picks up from her travels and journey.

Art is considered an “artifact’ when it is directly experienced and perceived. It can be spatial and
static or unmoving (e.g., a painting or building, or a novel) or time based and in motion (e.g., a live
theater production, mobile sculpture).
To know the full meaning of a work, it is also necessary to study the material from which it is made
and how it is made.

Collage Land Arts Digital Arts

Graffiti Mixed Media Decollage

Print Making Eggshell Mosaic Frottage

Decalcomania Decoupage Trapuntopainting

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What’s More
ACTIVITY 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Read the sentencecarefully, select the letter of your choice and place it on your answer sheet.
1. An artwork made with digital technology or presented on digital technology. This includes images
done completely on computer.
a. Collage c. Print Making
b. Land art d. Digital Art
2. Earth work or Earth art movement in which created in using natural materials such as rock, soil,
organic media, and water.

a. Collage c. Print Making

b. Land art d. Digital Art
3. It is the art process of making artworks by painting normally in the paper.
a. Collage c. Print Making
b. Land art d. Digital Art
4. Instead of an image is being built up, all parts of existing images, it is created by cutting or treating
away from its original image.
a. Decollage c. Print Making
b. Land art d. Digital Art
5. These are writings or drawing that have been scribe, scratched, or painted illicitly on a wall or
other surface often in a public space.

a. Land Arts c. Digital Arts

b. Collage d. Graffiti

Assessment: (Post-Test)
Post – test

Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer from among the given choices.

1. It is considered as a pre – triumph era.

A. Japanese era C. Modern era
B. Pre – Colonial era D. Contemporaryera

2. It is anything printed from raised or sunken reliefs and plane surfaces

A. Civic art C. Practical art
B. Commercial art D. Graphic Art

3. It is the changing of raw materials into some significant products

A. Industrial art C. Graphic Art
B. Practical art D. Commercial Art

3. Pis siyabit is an example of .

A. ornamentation C. weaving
B. tatooo D. Carving

5. A period in which focuseson idyllic sceneries and secular forms of arts

A. Modern era C. Contemporaryera
B. Americanera D. Pre – colonial era

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6. He is one of the abstractionistartists.
A. Fernando Amorsolo C. Juan Luna
B. Romeo Tabuena D. ArturoLuz

7. It is an art of today produced by artists living of today.

A. Modern era C. Contemporary era
B. Americanera D. Pre – colonial era

8. This art use for or utility, changing of raw materials for utilitarian purposes.
A. Industrial art C. Graphic Art
B. Practical art D. Commercial Art

9. He wrote the national anthem during the Japanese period entitled Awit sa Paglikha ng Bagong
Pilipinas
A. Julian Felipe C. Marcelo Adonay
B. Felipe de Leon D. Ryan Cayabyab

10. An era focuses on geometric and design.

A. Islamic era C. Modern era
B. American era D. Pre – colonial era

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Arts
from the Regions
Quarter 2 - Module 4
Characteristics of

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

What I Know: (Pre-Test)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the best answer from the choices.
1. Contemporary art is art that is living in .
A. futuretimes C. past times
B. presenttimes D. mind
2. Neoplasticism uses .
A. straight lines and primary colors.
B. tapping into the unconscious mind to release creativity.
C. emphasizing the expressions of the self and emotions.
D. showing all the possible viewpoints of a person or an object all at once
3. Surrealism art is focused on .
A. straight lines and primary colors.
B. tapping into the unconscious mind to release creativity.
C. emphasizing the expressions of the self and emotions.
D. showing all the possible viewpoints of a person or an object all at once
4. This is a style of art that emphasizes the expressions of the self and emotions.
A. Fauvism C. Neoplasticism
B. Abstract expressionism D. Cubism
5. is often one of the most exciting components of a painting.
A. Technique C. Color
B. Design D. Medium
6. Sculptors used pieces of junk to produce what is now known as .
A. poetry C. novel
B. painting D. junk art
7. W hich of the following is not considered as a warm color?
A. Blue C. Orange
B. Red D. Yellow
8. A techniqueis called because the items representedin the artworks look
like they are made from cubes and other geometrical shapes.
A. Fauvism C. Neoplasticism
B. Abstract expressionism D. Cubism
9. These colors bring a calming effectto the mind.
A. Cool colors C. W armcolors
B. Bright color D. Dark colors
10. W arm colors convey the following emotions expect .
A. happiness C. excitement
B. violence D. dependability
Lesson
Characteristics of Contemporary
Arts

What’s In
In previous module, we have learned the meaning of artistic skills and techniques.
Many contemporary artists do not have formal studies in the fine arts. They develop their
artistic skills and techniques by themselves. It is necessary study the medium and techniques
used by contemporary artist to understand their work.

What I Need to Know

First, one needs to be clear about what the term contemporary art has come to
mean. Contemporary art, to be put simply, is art of today. From a painting to a
sculpture and from photography to a performance, it can be anything as long as it is produced
in today’s era. With no specific medium or apparatus, Contemporary Art has been interpreted
differently in different times and different regions. This genre of art is believed to have started
in the late 1960s by the end of modernism art era.
This lesson will teach us everything about the concept of contemporary arts and its
characteristics. You will also see some contemporary art works that illustrates these
characteristics.

What’s New
ACTIVITY 1: WORD PUZZLE
Mark with red ink instead of crushingout word/words that corresponds the
characteristics of contemporaryarts.
I N N O V A T I O N I N A R T
N U N T E C H N I Q U E S E O
T T E L E M E N T S Q U I D O
E C U M B E R E D R E D D R N
R R C S O N T E M P O R Y O E
V A C C E N A T I O N I G S T
E C C E N O T R I X II M U E W
N K I N K Y F R I E D B Y S O
N E W E R T E C H N I Q U E S
T R A N S I S O N A I P O Z K
I S B N V D X V L S P R S A E
O A R M D A N D L O P A T A D
N N A E A N I M A T R W R X I
U S E N E W M A T E R I A L S
C H A R A C T E R I S T I C E

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From the Word Puzzle presented, what should be our topic?

What Is It
CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
The most prominent feature of contemporary art is the fact that it has no distinct feature
or a single characteristic. It is defined by the artist’s ability to innovate and bring out a modern
masterpiece.Here are a few of the technical characteristics:

Innovation in Art
From the meaning of contemporary, contemporary art is an art that is living in present
times. It reflects current issues or current events. So, from time to time it changes along with
the society. It could sometimes break the rules of traditional art, created by modern humans.
Contemporary artists have been the pioneers in introducing new forms of art to the
world. Different art forms have been combined or newer ideas employed to bring out newer
types of art. It could be a public mood, and it could be an effect of being resourceful of any
artist. Contemporary art guides us to have reflection on our society and its issues on politics,
economy, culture and the likes. Contemporary artists use their masterpieces to comment on
cultural, political, and global issues, including race, feminism, human rights, civil, rights,
gender equality, wars, economic inequality, and global conflicts.

Change is a very significant aspect of humanity, still, art remain as part of living.
Collage art is an example of innovation that
proved to be a great example of modern contemporary
art. Likewise, mixed forms of assemblage, different
variants of kinetic art as well as different categories of
photography, animations and land art are a result of
bringing together newer ideas.
Here are some contemporaryart works that reflects the
society.

Emmanuel Garibay. Hangarin

(Aspiration/Goal), 2008. Oil on canvas. 79 x 75
inches. Courtesy of the artist.
Hangarin (Aspiration/Goal) is a depiction of the
passionate Filipino interest in sports, especially
basketball. The game is part of daily life for young
men in particular, who enjoy its physicality and
community appeal. In a dynamic, well observed work,
Garibay illustrates a group of youths jostling on a
court set in a closed if not confined urban
environment.

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Emmanuel Garibay. Corpus Christi, 2008. Oil
on canvas. 48 x 72 inches. Courtesy of the
artist.
Humorous and chaotic image comes a more
complex work entitled Corpus Christi, a
meditation on the meaning of Christ in culture.
The painting offers multiple perspectives and
invites the viewer to circumnavigate it like a
mapmaker or explorer.

Emmanuel Garibay. Pagpasok ni Kristo sa

Maynila (Christ Entering Manila), 2008. Oil on
canvas. 58 x 76 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
In the crowded complexity of a street festival, so
much a part of the rhythm of Filipino community
life, we see the signs and symbols of faith and
begin to look for the figure of Christ.

Using New Materials

Another characteristic that was employed to bring about modern art was the
employment of different objects, materials that looked useless to the common man but were
brought to great use by modern artists. The means or instruments to make the works of
contemporary art are changing and new technologies are used day by day.
For instance, painters used pieces of newspapers as a backdrop to their canvases and
created masterpieces of modern art from it. It was unprecedented to use something like a
newspaper in a painting. Similarly, sculptors used pieces of junk to produce what is now known
as junk art. Also, common items like cars, chairs, boxes have been used masterfully to create
assemblages. Some sculptors and other artists who work in three-dimensional media,
painters, photographers, video, and installation artists. They make use of materials and media
such as wood, paper, paint, milk, rice, pollen, wax, plaster, stone, glass, metal, plastics,
photos, slides, videos, and computers.

Here are some contemporary art works that used new materials.

Newspaper in a painting Junk art assembled using plastics

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Art using rice Art using stone Art using pollen

Use of Color
Traditionally, color was used as means to bring reality to paintings and art pieces. However,
modern artists experimented with colors and used it unconventionally to make new textures
and themes and used them in their pieces of art. The colors used are strong and the content
is symbolic.
Color is often one of the most exciting components of a painting. In both figurative and abstract
painting, color can be used for its decorative beauty, to create mood and to express or arouse
an emotion. In nature and in art, color has a profound effecton the viewer.
Cool colors, which is based on blue undertones, bring a calming effect to the mind. These
colors range from cold icy blues to warm and nurturing Mediterranean turquoises. Blue
represents dependability. Warm colors, which is based on yellow undertones, tend to convey
emotions ranging from happiness to violence. Red, orange, and yellow colors trigger hunger.
Red instantly attracts,makes people excited and increases the heart rate.

Two watercolor paintings showing warm and cool colors. The warm painting on the
right is predominately shades of orange and yellow. The cool painting on the left is
predominately blue and green. These two paintings serve as demonstrations of how different
the feelings are between the color temperatures.
As an example, expressionism was mostly based on the vibrant and expressive use of
colors as a tool to innovate their paintings. Expressionist art tried to convey emotion and
meaning rather than reality. Each artist had their own unique way of "expressing" their
emotions in their art. In order to express emotion, the subjects are often distorted or
exaggerated.

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Newer Techniques
Modern art is not only about playing and experimenting with colors and objects, rather
it has also given birth to newer techniques that form the basis for contemporary art today.
Abstract expressionism is a style of art that has meant one of the main
manifestations of the spirit of the 20th century. It emphasizes the expressions of the self and
emotions. The colors are more violent, and the content has a symbolic tint.

Example of abstract expressionism

Chromolithography is a prime example of a technique that was developed by Jules
Cheret. Chromolithography is a unique method for making multi-color prints. A
chromolithograph is made using anywhere from eight to forty stones, one for each color. The
chromist, who specialized in breaking down the colors needed to re-create the painting in ink,
would document this process in a progressive proof book, so that the image could be recreated
easily again if needed.

Example of chromolithography

Another characteristic of contemporary art is that it is avant-garde and surrealistic.

Surreal artists introduced automatic drawing to the world of art. Surrealism was focused on
tapping into the unconscious mind to release creativity. Surrealistic art is characterized by
dream-like visuals, the use of symbolism, and collage images.

Example of surrealism

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Fauvism comprises the first of the expressions of contemporary art. Its name refers to
a group of French painters who in 1905 filled the Paris autumn salon with works. The specific
characteristics of Fauvism are aggression in the use of colors (basically primary,
complementary along with garish tones) and their autonomy in relation to shapes.

Example of fauvism
Cubism is a style of art which aims to show all the possible viewpoints of a person or
an object all at once. It is called Cubism because the items represented in the artworks look
like they are made out of cubes and other geometricalshapes.

Example of cubism
Neoplasticism is based on two-dimensionality, use of straight lines and primary
colors. Its objective is to divest itself of the particular to manifest the purity of art.

Example of neoplasticism

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What’s More
ACTIVITY 2: DIFFERENTIATE
You have already learned the different Expressionism Arts. This time let’s try how far
your learning is. What you are going to do is to identify what are the difference between the
two Expressionism art. Fill in the table below: Teacher will use rubrics for scoring.

Painting A Painting B
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.

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y Philippine Arts
gions
Final Product Using Appropriate
Materials in Making Contemporary
Art
Quarter 2 - Module 5

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Lesson
Final Product Using Materials in

1 Making Contemporary Art

What’s In
In Module 4, we learned the different characteristics of contemporary art.
Contemporary art has been interpreted differently in different times and different regions. Yet,
its characteristics such as innovation in art, using of new materials, use of color and newer
techniques remain the same.

What I Need to Know

Contemporary artists need to choose from a variety of mediums, sources, and

techniques to create art. It is said that there is no limit to art but knowing the appropriate
materials to use to make one could bring out the best out of the artwork. It could give a greater
impact to the audience.
In the end of this lesson, you are expected to create the intended final product using
appropriate materials for the best possible output. You will be revisiting some various ideas
on the essence of contemporary art. You will know some art materials and their suggested
uses. You will also learn what is meant by the word “local” and how can it be used as material
for contemporary art. You will learn some contemporary artworks made by local artists in
Mindanao.

What’s New
ACTIVITY 1: OBSERVE
Thoroughly observe the contemporary artwork below. Answer the following
questions. Make your answer as brief as possible. The teacher will make rubrics for scoring.

Alfredo & Isabel Aquilizan,

“Address 1”

Questions:
1. What is your first impression upon looking at this contemporaryart?

2. Why do you think the artists named it “Address 1”?

3. What materials do you think they used to create this artwork?

4. Do you think the materials they used can be found here in the Philippines?

5. If you are to recreate this art using different mediums, what materials will you use?

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What Is It
LOCAL CONTEMPORARY ART WORKS IN MINDANAO
The term “local” can refer to material that is easily available. The local can also refer
to wherever the artist finds himself or herself. The “local” is dynamic, fluid, and constantly
changing. It involves an integration of various media: dance, music, the visual, digital, and
electronic arts; of various geographies: local, transnational, national; and of various spaces:
the “actual” as staged to the virtual as eternally documented or mediatized.

Here are some of the contemporaryart works made noted by local artists in Mindanao.

Ang Pag Ayag sa kinabuhi Og Kalibutan

Artist: Marcelino P. Necosia Jr.

Painting: Soil on canvas
Date made: October 2012

“Ang Pag Ayag sa kinabuhi Og Kalibutan” is an

abstract painting that talks about the reality of life the
pessimist and the optimisms view. The world
according to this art must have control and balance
to preserve its beauty and its natural characteristics.

Katyapi

Artist: Marcelino P. Necosia Jr.

Musical instrument carved in wood
Date made: 2008

Katyapi is a Talaandig traditional guitar. The original

is only two strings; however, I modified this piece by
addingtwo more strings.It gives good relaxingmusic.

Unreachable

Artist: Quennie B. Misoles

Painting: Charcoal and latex on canvas
Date made: August 2014

“Unreachable” is about the one person from your

past that you cannot get over but can never obtain.

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Hours
Artist: Ada Salvado
Painting: Acrylic on canvas
Date made: May 2014

“Hours” is all about patience (or forbearing) is the

state of endurance under difficult circumstances,
which can mean persevering in the face of delay
or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger
in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance when
under strain, especially when faced with longer-
term difficulties. Patience is the level of endurance
one can take before negativity. It is also used to
refer to the character trait of being steadfast.
Antonyms include hastiness and impetuousness.

Yab Man
Artist: Virgilio S. Billiones
Painting: Oilv on T'nalak

“Yab Man” is T’boli weavers in Lake Sebu,

South Cotabato traditionally weave a sacred cloth
called the t’nalak, woven from abaca fibers. They
work on a design perceived through their dreams,
thereforeacquiring their title Dream weavers.

Owong Omin Tilapia No Tahen

Artist: Orlando Langgong

Sculpture

“Owong Omin Tilapia No Tahen” is a sculpture

of a boat using wood, bamboo, and horse tail.

Success

Artist: Jay Mabilangan

carving on bamboo

“Success” is about a fight between 2 man from

differenttribes.

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Kgal Nesif
Artist: Jocelyn Segundo Tony
Embroidery
Date made: 2001

“Kgal Nesif” is a blouse of the T'boli women

which is richly decorated with varied
materials and techniques. It is decorated with
beads and seashells.

Motorcycle Ride
Artist: Bryan Lee D. Celeste
Painting: Mix Media
Date made: February 2013

“Motorcycle Ride” was made because the

artist was inspired by Bukidnon a beautiful
place, and to explore the place it needs to
ride on a motorcycle in order to embrace
the experience.

Menstrual Period in Political History

Artist: Danny C. Sillada
acrylic & metamorphic rock on board
Date made: 5 April 2005
“Menstrual Period in Political History”,
which is a controversial mixed media artwork, is
a political satire on the cyclical political crisis and
corruption in the Philippine government. The
vaginal form is carved on a metamorphic rock
and painted with red, blue and yellow to signify
the Philippine flag.

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What’s More
ACTIVITY 2: RESEARCH
Do a research on Philippine contemporary artists introduced on the lesson. Pick one
(1)contemporary artist and make a biography about your chosen artist. A biography is simply
an account or detailed description about the life of a person. Use the guide below to use for
making the bibliography. The teacher will make rubrics for scoring.

1. Full name of the artist

2. Childhood & Education
3. Artworks made
4. Material/s used in making their artwork
5. Your impressions on the artwork

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 3: REFLECTIVE PAINTING
Create one (1) painting using any material and any technique discussed throughout the
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions subject. Give it a title. After making a painting,
make a reflective essay about it. You can use the some of the questions below as guide.

1. What materials and techniques did you use to make your painting?
2. What is the title of your painting? Why did you use this title for your painting?
3. Did you have a hard time making your painting?
4. What did you want the audience to feel upon seeing your painting?
5. Personally, what can you say about your painting? Is it bad? Is it good?
6. If you could improve your artwork,what is it and why?