Pinoy a finalist in prestigious Signature Art Prize
09/29/2011
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| "Baston ni Kabunian, Bilang Pero di Mabilang" by Rodel Tapaya |
MANILA, Philippines - A Filipino artist is one of the 15 finalists in the 2011 Signature Art Prize, a competition that recognizes significant works of art coming from the Asia Pacific region's contemporary art landscape.
Rodel Tapaya was chosen out of 130 hopefuls from 24 countries and territories. A total of nine Filipinos participated in the Signature Art Prize this year.
This is a breakthrough achievement for the Philippines since this is the first time the country is participating in the contest, said Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation, funder of the Signature Art Prize.
"Filipino artist Rodel Tapaya's painting, 'Baston ni Kabunia, Bilang Pero di Mabilang,' employs imagery from Filipino folklore juxtaposed with elements of modern day Philippines, commenting on pre-colonial myths, stories and cultural heritage while also commenting on current issues such as environmental destruction," APB Foundation said in a statement.
The rest of the finalists came from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. South Korea has two finalists this year.
"Each of the 15 shortlisted artworks has stood for its strength of concept and execution, and many are also extremely moving pieces," said a statement from the jury panel, which includes art experts from the region.
"The Signature Art Prize does not rest on a system of national quotas. Rather, it recognizes and honors the outstanding merit of the singular artwork or art project."
APB Foundation said the 15 artworks will be presented at the finalists' exhibition, which will run at the Singapore Art Museum from November 11 to March 12 next year. The winners will be named on November 17.
The Grand Prize winner will receive 45,000 Singapore dollars. Three Jurors' Prize awardees and one People's Choice awardee, on the other hand, will receive 10,000 Singapore dollars each.
The Signature Art Prize is organized by the Singapore Art Museum.
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