The best masterpieces from the artists of Jeddah’s Filipino community were showcased at the recently concluded art exhibit as part of the Philippine National Arts Festival
The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah launched the Philippine National Arts Festival at the Consulate grounds with an Arts Exhibit titled, “Arts Scene, Art Seen.”
The exhibit, called “Arts Scene, Art Seen,” features artworks depicting the everyday life of the Filpino community. It was held in Athr Gallery in Jeddah and featured guest artists from the Kulay Photographers Community. The temporary gallery was part of the “Ani ng Sining: Philippine Arts Festival.”
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Consul General Ed Badajos said the exhibit served as a window for everyone to peek into the mind of the artist.
“Art is not what you see, but what the artist wants others to see. On a larger perspective, art works give us a glimpse of the culture, the way of life of the people where the works come from; viewed that way, art becomes a medium through which we gain a better understanding of other people’s culture,” he said.
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Consul Mary Jennifer Dingal, meanwhile, said that the event underscored art as a right and responsibility, that it has an integral role in community life, and it contributes to the strengthening of national pride. She added that it is a celebration of the many breakthroughs in the local art scene.
