| Start: | Nov 24, '07 10:00a |
| End: | Nov 24, '07 12:00p |
| Location: | Tambunting-Villonco Hall of the Museum of the Filipino People |
I've seen how well-done AND witty RAL ARROGANTE's metal sculptures were in the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA's "SALAKAI 2" exhibit (one is a metalwork entitled "C'MON BABY LIGHT MY FIRE" or "COME TOGETHER RIGHT NOW...OVER ME" with one firefly on top of the other ha ha!), so I'm personally inviting you to go treat yourself to this fun demo-lecture!
Stories on Philippine Art: "From Nothing to Something"
A Lecture-Demo on November 24, Saturday
The Museum Foundation invites you to our final lecture for the series Stories on
Philippine Art: From Nothing to Something which will be held on November 24, Saturday, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon at the Tambunting-Villonco Hall of the Museum of the Filipino People.
Guest lecturer Moralde "Ral" Arrogante is a metal sculptor who will give a lecture-demo on how to make simple sculptures using recycled materials such as metal, wood, plastic and others. He takes cold and rigid metals and transforms them into an artwork that speaks of movement and warm, endearing sentiments like amusement, fascination and nostalgia. This artist creates sculptures that are meant to connect with the viewer - intellectually, emotionally and physically. He encourages people to poke, nudge and play with his works.
Arrogante works with metal scrap such as copper and brass. All he has for tools are pliers, metal cutters, hammers, punchers and his hands. He does not glue nor weld, only twists, turns and ties pieces together. He uses items such as doorknobs, safety pins, chains, bells and, from nothing, creates something absolutely fascinating.
Date and Venue:
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Registration at 9:30 am
Lecture: 10:00 am to 12:00 nn
Museum of the Filipino People
Finance Road, Valencia Circle, Manila
Fees:
P50.00 for students w/ valid ID
P100.00 for Museum Foundation Members
P150.00 for Non-Members
For info & reservations, please call 6312417/ 4042685/ 722-9073/
0928.503.9392 and look for Ms. Fanny San Pedro/ Ms. Elvie Magpayo/ Ms. Flor Cortez
For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our
website at
http://museumfoundationph.org/news/Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
G/F National Museum of the Filipino People
Valencia Circle, Rizal Park, Manila 1004 Philippines
Telefax: (63-2) 404-2685
www.museumfoundationph.org
