In collaboration with alumni artists of the UE (University of the East) School of Music and Arts and UE College of Fine Arts, Kambal Gallery presents UE FINE ARTISTS @ 60! We would like to cordially invite you to the Opening Preview on March 11, Tuesday from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Art Centre, 4th Floor, Building A, SM Megamall EDSA.
To continue the celebration of UE CFAD’s (College of Fine Arts and Design) 60th anniversary, selected alumni to come together in this exhibition to pay tribute to the school that has contributed to institutional learning, produced students who have won awards in various art competitions, and provided students with the opportunity to develop into professional visual artists, sculptors and designers.
Today, the UE College of Fine Arts ranks among the nation’s premier art institutions in the country. Graduates of the school emerge as artists with a passion for transforming vision: focusing on fundamental arts, embracing innovation and technology, demonstrating artistic mastery, and contributing to modern society.
Established on July 15, 1964, UE College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) was originally established as the University of the East Research Center for Sciences, Humanities and Culture School of Music and Arts, located in Aurora Boulevard, Manila. It was officially opened on August 3, 1964. In a very short period, the school has made a name for itself especially in the field of art and produced prominent artists such as Renato Habulan, Lao Lianben, Jose Bautista, Gus Albor, and Fernando Sena to name a few. It eventually developed into a quality educational institution and gave new names to Philippine art. The current UE College of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design came into effect on January 19, 2012.
This event which will be showcasing the achievements of the UE College of Fine Arts and Design for six decades of outstanding works producing some of the finest Visual artist we currently have now in the Philippines whose works range from paintings to sculptures using various mediums and techniques. It took a year of planning to put together a kaleidoscope and tapestry of works of 40 artists thirty-five alumni and the special participation of five pioneering professors namely Dean Florencio Concepcion, Ros Arcilla, Remy Boquiren, Romi Necie Mananquil and Teofilo Montifar who were very strong influences in molding the talents of these artists and driving forces in the success of the faculty.
Renato Habulan
Leading the impressive lineup of luminaries in art who were products of this university is renowned Filipino visual artist Renato Habulan, distinguished for his social realist paintings that depict the struggles and daily lives of the working class in the Philippines. Habulan is considered as one of the most important figures in social realism in the 1970s and 1980s in the Philippines. The artists’ works are one of the most sought after in auction houses and have gone up in value at public auctions twenty times, mostly in painting category.
Lao Lianben
Lao Lianben is a Filipino visual artist known for being the first to introduce the use of found objects and indigenous materials in assemblage. His works are commonly associated with the spirit and aesthetics of Zen. Lao’s process usually entails layering different textures, superimposed with found objects (usually from nature). To bring out the aura of meditative serenity, Lao technique includes substantiating soft tensions of flawed registry and vibrated lines.