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2010 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE)
Metrobank Art and Design Excellence 2010 Winners’ Quickfacts



REYNALDO S. SAMSON, JR.
28 years old, resides in Antipolo, Rizal
Graduate of BS in Banking and Finance at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2003
Has no formal training in fine arts but started sketching and painting when he was still young; he joined various arts competitions before
Brother of two former MADE winners, Jerson (Honorable Mention 1997, 1998 and Finalist 2000, 2001) and Jaypee (First Prize 2004)
Worked at a call center before but eventually quit his job to become a full-time artist
First time to join the MADE Competition
His winning piece depicts a cow, like God, that provides nourishment and sustenance to a dying land. The elements printed on the cow show war which symbolizes the evolution of man. His work is inspired by Hinduism which considers the cow a sacred animal.
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36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas  •  Grand Prize
Ang Hindi Matapus-tapos na Ebolusyon, at ang Walang Katapusang Paghahanap sa ‘Di Matagpu-tagpuang Langit
by Reynaldo Samson, Jr.
 
 

 
MARY GRACE M. TENORIO
28 years old, resides in Cubao, Quezon City
Graduate of Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Painting at the University of the Philippines, Diliman in 2003
Employed as visual effects artist for Underground Logic Corporation in Makati City
Fourth time to join the MADE Competition (2003, 2004, 2005)
Won the grand prize in the 2002 Shell National Students Art Competition
inspired by the works of college professor Roberto Chabet and French artist René Magritte
Her entry symbolizes the analogy of power and control, master and slave relationship, and the presence of hierarchy in the society. The cracks signify the suffering of the inferior being inflicted by his/her master.
 
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48 x 36 inches Oil on Canvas  •  Second Prize
Tanikalang Bakal
by Mary Grace Tenorio
 
 

 
ROLF DOMINI R. CAMPOS
23 years old, resides in Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Currently a fourth year student taking up Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising at the Far Eastern University in Morayta, Manila; had basic training in painting from the Center for Arts, Casa San Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales in 2001
Was a semifinalist in 2009 MADE Painting Competition; second time to join MADE this year
Admires the works of Napoleon Abueva, Jobert Cruz, Ben Camacho, Jason Moss, and Constantino Zicarelli, among others
In his work, the men grappling symbolize his opposing personalities. One intends to succumb to the temptations of his classmate to discontinue his studies and to be a full-time artist, while the other is his want to graduate from college.
 
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36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas  •  Third Prize
Unfinished Bout
by Rolf Domini Campos
 
 

 
LESTER B. RODRIGUEZ
30 years old, resides in Binangonan, Rizal
Graduate of bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the Rizal Polytechnic College in Morong, Rizal
Self-taught artist; attributes his artistic talent to instinct and perception inherited from his father
Works as part-time graphic artist for Gallery Genesis, Inc.; also conducts workshops in various elementary schools in Rizal
First time to join the MADE Competition; joined other art competitions such as Faber-Castell, AAP Annual Art Competition, Kulay sa Tubig, LRT Art, GSIS Annual Competition, Philippine Art Awards
His winning entry is inspired by the works of Toti Cerda. His entry addresses the issues on the continuing disputes in peace talks. The gun represents war, conflict and profiteering behind such conflicts, while the tin foil symbolizes the government’s efforts to conceal their illicit activities.
 
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24 x 36 inches Watermedia on Paper  •  Grand Prize
The Hidden Agenda
by Lester Rodriguez
 
 

 
KATHLEEN A. YEO
20 years old, resides in Binondo, Manila
Currently a fourth year student studying Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising at the College of the Holy Spirit, Manila
First time to join the MADE Competition; joined other art competitions such as the PLDT-DPC Painting Competition (finalist) and the University of Sto. Tomas On The Spot Painting Competition where she won the grand prize
Inspired by the works of Picasso, James Ensor, and Ric Stultz
Her painting was inspired by the television advertisement of Gilbert Teodoro in the recently concluded presidential election. The entry reflects the initiatives and motivation needed by the Filipinos to start making positive changes on their own.
 
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30 x 40 inches Acrylic on Paper  •  Special Prize
Patungo
by Kathleen Yeo
 
 

 
MARC VINCENT P. COSICO
32 years old, resides in Mandaluyong City
Graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines, Diliman
Presently works as a teacher at the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) with the rank of Special Education Teacher IV for the Visual Arts Program
Inspired by the works of Roberto Feleo
Was a semifinalist in the MADE Sculpture Competition in 2009
Represented the PHSA at the Seoksu Art Project 2010 in South Korea from July 1 to September 15
His winning work reflects the issue on consumerism or consumer-driven culture, which the artist believes as the new form of colonialism. It shows the commercialization of a Filipino tradition which is the penitensya. The figure represents the flagellant like a super hero figure that endures pain represented by the crimson paint.
 
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2.5 x 3.5 x 12 inches Sculpture  •  Grand Prize
Superhero Complex
by Marc Vincent Cosico
 
 

 
DENNIS G. TICAO
18 years old, resides in Talisay City, Negros Occidental
Currently a second year student at the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College taking up Associate in Industrial Technology Major in Drafting.
First time to join the MADE Competition; has not joined any other sculpture competition
Inspired by the work of Guillermo Tolentino.
His sculpture is inspired by his personal experience of poverty. It reflects the struggle of Filipino families against poverty
 
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14 x 13 x 14 inches Sculpture  •  Special Prize
Riders of the Storm
by Dennis Ticao
 
 

 
IDR. MAUREEN GRACE D. DE JESUS
28 years old, resides in Muntinlupa City
Graduate of Interior Design at the University of Santo Tomas
Currently working as a freelance interior design; worked for Palafox Associates before going freelance
Admires the designs of Arch. Francisco Mañosa, Berenguer, and Ivy & Cynthia Almario
Plans as an interior designer include establishing her own design firm in the future
Her winning design is inspired by the fallen trees and how they can be given new life by transforming and reusing it for other purpose
Her works usually express clean and modern designs in interior spaces and to be able to apply sustainable materials into the concept.
 
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Interior Design   •  Grand Prize
Rise of the Fallen
by Interior Designer Maureen de Jesus
 
 

 
IDR. HEIDRUN MILAN
28 years old, resides in Tacloban City
Obtained a degree in Interior Design at the Eastern Visayas State University
Finalist of the MADE Interior Design Competition last 2009
Currently teaching at the Eastern Visayas State University and also works as a freelance interior designer
Admires the works of Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Karim Rashid, Leo Almeria and Kenneth Cobonpue
His entry reflects an advocacy on eco-awareness combined with eclectic pieces from flea market finds
His plan as a designer is to continue to be an advocate of sustainable design by reflecting its principles in his body of works.
 
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Interior Design   •  Special Prize
Ecolectic Reflections
by Interior Designer Heidrun Milan
 
 

 
ARCH. MIGUEL ANGELO S. MAÑOSA
37 years old, resides in Makati City
Graduate of Bachelor of Science Major in Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas (1995) and Masters in Design Science at the University of Sydney (2000)
First time to join the MADE Architecture Competition
Admires the works of Arch. Bobby Mañosa, Fay Jones, John Lutner, and Frank Loyd Wright
His plans as an architect are to play a major role in changing minds and to teach the general public about sustainable design and its importance to both our humanity and the environment..
His design philosophy is to design contemporary Philippine “green” architecture. He believes that architecture must have a sense of place, and so he designs tropical organic houses which are built for Philippine climate
 
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Architecture  •  Grand Prize
Fandiño Residence
by Architect Miguel Angelo Mañosa
 
 
 

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