Filipino Artists Offer Their Art for Reflection

ABS-CBN NEWS
By Caroline Howard

Kristo Manila Exhibition

PHILIPPINES - "Kristo Manila," a Lenten art show featuring reflections of visual artists, has been drawing artists and art aficionados since 2005. Until April 30, followers can again indulge in viewing inspiring artworks, and for the Lenten season also, for purposes of reflection. The Kristo Exhibit started in Malolos, Bulacan in 2001 under the auspices of artist Salvador Ching who took it up as part of his it up as part of his panata or vow. In 2005, Delan Robillos began mounting the Kristo Exhibit in Manila. "Every year, we're surprised by the number of participants, the messages we receive from the artworks," said Robillos on mailto:Mornings@ANC.%22 As Salvador Ching would always tell the people, it's a way for visual artists to pay tribute to the true Master," he added. Now on its sixth year, "Kristo Manila 2011" focuses on the theme of selflessness with an exhibit titled "The Offering." This year, 39 artists of various genres here and abroad are taking part in the Kristo Exhibit. Visual artist Dan Lerma said the number bears greater significance, as the number refers to the number of lashes brought upon Jesus Christ. "Since 2005, we've had non-Catholics joining the exhibit... We have realists, surrealists, abstractionists so it's a visual feast every Lenten season," Robillos said. [link]