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2011 Metrobank
Art and Design Excellence (MADE)
Filipino Artistic Talent Soaring High at MADE 2011
 
Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE) celebrated the artistic talents of Filipino artist and designers at the awarding ceremonies held at Le Pavillon last September 15, 2011. Staying true to its commitment of cultivating artistic excellence, MADE officially recognized the winners for 2011 in Painting, Sculpture, Interior Design, Architecture and Metrobank Prize for Achievement in Sculpture (MPAS) Competition.
Painting Competition – Oil on Canvas Category Grand Prize winner, Jericho Vamenta impressed everyone with his work “Ang Mrs. Eden Maleta sa Mundo ni Tatang Danilo” using “Sgraffito” or scratching technique to flesh out the prevailing role of “Housebands” in our society. On the same category, second prize winner, Alexander Roxas made effective use of his skill to make his imagery appear real in his painting entitled, “Uncorrupted”. Third prize winner, Julmard Vicente, tackled the issue of student prostitution in his painting entitled, “Prosti-Tuition”.
Painting competition – Watermedia on Paper Category, Grand Prize winner, Chrisanto Aquino made use of this aqueous medium to depict oil spill in his painting “Oil’s Kill”. Special Prize winner, Eduardo Santos, Jr. created contrast and harmony through the use of chairs as symbolism of “Hierarchy” which also served as the title of his artwork.
Sculpture Competition, Grand Prize winner, Arch. Jonathan Dangue, made use of readily available material and turned it into extraordinary work of art in his sculpture “Walang Pinanghahawakang Anuman sa Palad”. Special prize winner, Van Cleef Emnacen’s “Control Freak” puts up a challenge in our media and advertisement bombarded society and asks us to rethink, who is really in control?
Interior Design Competition, Grand Prize winner, IDr. Angelo Del Mundo applied Asian aesthetics and utilized ceramic pottery for his design, “Urban Asian”. While Special Prize winner, IDr. Childy Elamparo re-created rural life in a modern condominium in her design entitled “Urbanized Filipino Bukid Living”.
Architecture Competition Winner, Arch. Oscar Peñasales, built his own residence amidst the rural landscapes of Iloilo City. The first Architecture competition winner in Iloilo city, his “House on Stilts” was built to create the least impact to the surrounding environment and exhibits practical features such as “rain water saving system” in times of drought.
Metrobank Prize for Achievement in Sculpture (MPAS), a career award in sculpture, was awarded to sculptor Priscillano Vicaldo, Jr. Vicaldo exhibited mastery in figurative sculptures with dynamic poses. Despite being used to working with figurative works, Vicaldo still explores the use of other medium like fiber glass and bronze as well. Being one of the apprentice of National Artist Napoleon Abueva and spending his life dedicated to the craft, Vicaldo is on his way to being a master in his own right.
Each winner received a glass trophy by sculptor Noell EL Farol and a cash prize. The grand prize winners took home P200,000 each, while the special prize winners had P150,000 each. The second prize and third prize winners for the oil / acrylic on canvas category of the painting competition got P170,000 and P150,000, respectively.
One of the highlights of the event is the unveiling of the exhibit of MADE winners as well as the top ranking semifinalist. MADE extends its support to the semifinalist by helping them sell their works should they permit. All proceeds of the sale goes to the artist themselves as MADE hopes to be a venue that provides opportunities to young and promising artists even as semi finalists of the competition.
The event was able to converge personalities of various social sectors from art patrons to the diplomatic circle. The winners were awarded and presented on stage together with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Toshinao Urabe and Makati Representative Mar-Len Abigail Binay who participated in the awarding ceremonies as the guests of honor. Other personalities seen at the event: National Artist, Napoleon Abueva, Daphne Oseña Paez as one of the judges in the Interior Design competition, Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, Sari Yap among other distinguished guests.
As MADE advocates for artistic excellence in the Filipino youth, it also provides avenues of opportunities and advancement. “MADE proudly celebrates the success of our winners and we are positive that these young artists and designers will continue the legacy of artistic excellence and innovativeness that they have shown to us through their works. This night is indeed a night to celebrate, to hope and to look forward to a livelier Filipino art scene in the years to come.” Said Metrobank Foundation President, Aniceto M. Sobrepeña.
For the past 27 years, MADE lists the names of now established up-and-coming masters such as Bobby Feleo, Elmer Borlongan, Mark Justiniani, Duddley Diaz, Dan Raralio, Noell El Farol, Alfredo Esquillo, Jr., and Gabby Barredo, and promising architects and designers such as Architects Angelo Mañosa, Noel Tan, Michael Peña, Jericho Adriano, and John David O’Yek and Interior Designers Marybeth Tabaquin, Jasmine O’yek Sy, Wilhelmina Garcia, April Frigillana and Karina Diana Cortez among its roster of winners.
The Metrobank Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group of Companies chaired by Dr. George S.K. Ty. The Foundation, has adopted the theme “Converging to Inspire Change” to convey it’s sustained commitment to promote a culture of excellence, by engaging their partners and chosen stakeholders and empowering its awardees, beneficiaries and communities through its various programs. Among these programs are Search for Outstanding Teachers, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence, The Outstanding Philippine Soldier, Country's Outstanding Policemen in Service, the Metrobank Math Challenge, and College Scholarship Program. The Foundation also has a grants program that assists NGOs and government in the fields of education, healthcare, and the arts. Metrobank Foundation celebrates Filipino excellence and presents wellsprings of hope in the future of our nation.
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