Cover The "Lotus" piece by Christina Gaston, founder of award-winning Hacienda Crafts
The "Lotus" piece by Christina Gaston, founder of award-winning Hacienda Crafts
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Alveo Land invites architect-artists to showcase their works at the "INTER | SPACES: Celebrating the Art of Living Well" exhibition at One Bonifacio High Street, BGC
Alveo Land, one of the country’s leading real estate developers, has always believed that architecture and design are crucial to developing a certain standard of living.
To showcase this commitment, Alveo Land has brought together some of the most prominent visionaries for a multi-dimensional exhibition titled, "INTER SPACES: Celebrating the Art of Living Well" just in time for its 20th anniversary.
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Alveo Land celebrates 20 years
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In partnership with Bonifacio Global City, the exhibit features works of celebrated architect-artists Christina Gaston, William Ti Jr, Aramis Corullo, Sarah Pallarca, Nikko Arbilo, Jerika See, Jonas Pacifico, Aliver Escano, Fred Galan, and Gloryrose Dy-Metilla.
Each piece represents how art and architecture can merge other disciplines of functionality, culture, and beauty into coherent and ingenious artworks.
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"Architecture is also an art," says Arbilo, whose featured piece—a portrayal of reflections in a river—is part of a series that the artist created as a way to cope during the pandemic. "It's a form of art that can influence people, the space."
He believes that architecture and art enhance one another. "Magkaibang discipline sila pero na-empower nila 'yung isa't-isa [both disciplines empower one another]," he explains.
Above Nikko Arbilo with his art piece
Nikko Arbilo with his art piece
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Pallarca's sombre painting, which is part of the "Ascension" series inspired by architecture, is also not one to miss. "I started exploring different materials for painting. I usually do oil painting, but for this I tried mixed media, incorporating whatever material I could think of from construction. This one's more on exploring my architecture profession and incorporating it in my artworks," the architect shares.
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Above Sarah Pallarca with her artwork
Sarah Pallarca with her artwork
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One will also find Corullo's winning work depicting Iloilo's Calle Real in the exhibit. The piece, created by Corullo and his team who were still students at the time, won the international competition for adaptive reuse. He recalls, "It was around that time when there were controversial demolitions of heritage buildings in the country. We wanted to make a statement as new graduates."
Above Aramis Corullo with his artwork
Aramis Corullo with his artwork
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Specially designed for Alveo Land, Gaston's piece titled, "Lotus" may also be viewed at the exhibit. The eye-catching piece by the Hacienda Crafts founder was finished through the collaborative effort of five communities in Bacolod. The group, made up of fisherfolk, farmers, mothers, and artisans, used endemic and repurposed natural materials.
The "Lotus" piece by Christina Gaston, founder of award-winning Hacienda Crafts
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The result is an immersive creation that allows visitors to immerse themselves in it, experiencing Alveo Land's core values of living well.
Visit the exhibit's flagship location at the 2nd level of One Bonifacio High Street Mall until October 27, 2022.
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Images: Courtesy of Alveo Land
Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
