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http://www.bohol.ph/article163.htmlLast year, I met a Boholano artist from Luzon whose roots is from Loboc. He's Rico Tompong. He has an studio in Taytay, Rizal. His obra maestra were bought by well-known families in Manila including the Ayalas.
Another artist who is making "wave" in Manila is Sam Penaso who hails from Guindulman town.
Boholano visual and performance artist Sam Penaso will present his new abstract works in his 7th solo exhibition from July 10 to 19 at the Renaissance Gallery, located at the 4th Floor Building A, SM Megamall.
"Boholandia" depicts the wonders of the artist's hometown. This exhibit is another one of Penaso's sentimental journeys. As stated by the artist, his artworks are "mirrors of my personal experiences and memories."
Summer Breeze by Sam Penaso Penaso's abstract paintings come as a fresh development in the artist's pursuit of creative evolution. His textured metallic colors, whether scored in patterns or randomly gashed, speak of transformation, restrained self-determination & understatement. Crossing over painting, performance, installation, sculpture, photography, video & mixed media, Penaso's immersion in varied genres & media contributes to the many-sided characteristics of his art.
Sam graduated his elementary at Guindulman Elementary School, Bohol. He finished high school at Saint Mary Academy High School, Bohol. He finished Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising at Technological University of the Philippines and in 2005 he studied sculpture at the Philippine Women's University
His solo Exhibitions: "Boholandia" Renaissance Gallery, SM Megamall, Philippines, 2007; Recent Works" Frio Mixx, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Philippines, 2006; Baligja" Boston Gallery, Quezon City, Philippines, 2005; Hage-Hage" Nipaf Gallery, Nagano, Japan, 2004; "Rest In Peace" Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2003; "Didto sa Amo" Boston Gallery, Quezon City, Philippines, 2002; and "HUBOg" Red Dot Gallery, Makati City, Philippines
In 2005, he went to Thailand for the Thailand-Philippines, Cultural Exchange Program, Office of the- Architecture & Traditional Fine Arts Dept. Phuttamonthon, Thailand and in Nippon International Performance Art Festival (NIPAF) Haus, 2-8-15-Nakagosto, Nagano, Japan.
Sam received numerous awards and recognitions. He won 2nd place in the 2006 Photography contest sponsored by the Art Association of the Philippines, Semi-Finalist, Beppu Asia Biennale of Contemporary Art, Japan, 2nd Prize, 1st Human Canvas Body Painting Contest in 2005, 1st Prize, Gawad Ka Amado Hernandez, Sining Biswal in 2004. He won 3rd Prize, Clean Up the World, On the Spot Contest and Finalist, Art Association of the Philippines in 2003.
Sam is an active member of the Tupada Action and Media Art (Tama), Art Association of the Philippines and Philippine Body Painting Club.
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