Kublai millan biography of william
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TYBOX: Finding identity and integrity as artists
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 September) – The fifth Mindanao Art Fair at SM Lanang Davao staged on September 24 to October 1, showcased an abundant total of 1,000 works from 500 artists all over six Mindanao regions.
The artworks on exhibit has shown diverse forms, including abstract, modernist, romantic still life and landscapes, and even anime type. But it is interesting to note that the Fair’s main collaborator, Kublai Millan, talked about the need for regional artists to establish more of their identity as Mindanao artists.
“We want our artists to not just paint in their studios but to go out there and find deeper narratives,” Millan said during a media conference held earlier in promoting the event.
Millan himself has established his identity, with his gigantic modern sculptures depicting Mindanao symbols such as the Philippine Eagle in Barangay Baganihan in Buda, and the durian at the Davao International Airport. His art appropriates the narratives of the what is called Mindanao tri-people of Lumad, Moro and settlers.
Some artworks on exhibit portrayed indigenous and Moro subjects, while others are abstract and modern. Perhaps this is the point Millan wants to raise: what makes this art M
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Larger Than Life, Humbled by Nature
Larger Than Life, Humbled by Nature
Sculptures have been one of the many art forms that have intrigued me since my childhood. The feeling of touching a piece of cement or marble while taking in the visual gratification of an art piece scratches an itch that lingers on the back of my mind whenever I am presented with something in front of me. Of course, not all sculptures in art installations are allowed to be touched by the visitors due to concerns of hygiene and possibly damaging the art piece, however, one can't deny that one of their intrusive thoughts is to touch an art piece doesn't it? After all, sometimes discouraging a behavior only serves to encourage some people to do the opposite, especially in the case of children when presented with a spectacle.
Located in People's Park at downtown Davao City, just walking distance from the Apo View Hotel and San Pedro Church are sculptures by Kublai Millan on his "Larger than Life" series. These sculptures depict various indigenous people in their traditional clothing and lifestyles like the one pictured above where we can see the different tribal instruments like the easily recognizable kulintang. These ethnic inspired sculptures may seem cartoonish in comparison to th
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Probinsaya - Kublai Millan
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