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Cut & Paste Papercut Exhibition runs until August 30, 2015 at Prism Gallery,Makati City

8/3/2015

If you love papercut as much as I do, then you shouldn't miss the newly opened CUT & PASTE: A Papercut Exhibition which will run until August 30, 2015 at Prism Gallery in Makati City featuring 6 of the best Filipino papercut artists. From traditional pastillas pabalat to contemporary expressions, featured artists showcases their talent and skill in manipulating the very challenging medium of paper.

TRIVIA: My fascination with papercut art started when I chanced upon an old Chinese lady in Beijing who did my papercut portrait during my visit in 798 Art District.

Papercutting in the Philippines started centuries ago. We've seen it in Christmas lanterns but most prominently in the pastillas pabalat of San Miguel, Bulacan.The intricately cut pastillas wrapper elevated the stature of simple candy into edible, decorative treasures reminiscent of rustic way of life. I guess this inspired Ms. Gold Tantoco, owner of Prism Gallery to put together the papercut exhibition which was officially opened to the public last Saturday, August 1, 2015.

Award-winning illustrador Liza Flores a papercut demo while Prism Gallery owner Gold Tantoco takes a video as other guests attentively watch.

THE INSPIRATION BEHIND CUT & PASTE

The 81 year old Dolores "Lita" Ramos-Libunao is one of the few remaining pastillas papercutters of Bulacan.

Armed with scissor or cutter, imagine how Nanay Lita was able to tame and transform an ordinary Papel de Japon, a very soft and highly prone to tearing paper into something like this --- a masterpiece!

CUT & PASTE presents the best of papercut art by fusing traditional pabalat with contemporary works. You can see this in various artworks on display. Here are some snaps I took during the opening.

Looking for that one of a kind #OOTD? Be inspired by Mansy's Papercut top. Filipinos are really talented and resourceful!

MANSY ABESAMIS is a Manila-based crafter who owns a brick and mortar shop where she spends most of her time papercutting intricate designs.

It's also nice to see some of the featured artists
doing their demonstrations which really captured
the interest of the guests!

I also enjoyed watching just like the rest and I can't wait to start my own papercut art project too. :-)

My interest in papercut reunites me with two of the Filipino master artists!

L-R : Pancho Piano, Apple Allison, Badz Magsumbol

Reunited with good friends! I first met Sir Badz Magsumbol two years ago in Bicol when he was introduced to me by Sir Pancho Piano who is one of the most famous Bicolano artists I know. These two master artists will surely make you proud as a Filipino because of their artworks and advocacy. They use art to make a difference and promote the best of Filipino culture and talent.

As one of the featured artists, I asked Sir Badz about his inspiration for his artworks. He shared that he aims to continue this kind of art form alive and vibrant. "I don't believe that Papercut is a dying artform." he reiterated. He said that there are many practitioners out there who just needs proper venue to showcase their work in order to be discovered. Part of his advocacy is conducting demonstrations and workshops in different parts of the Philippines to promote this Filipino culture and tradition.

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Meet Pergy Acuna, an illustrator and craft artist from Antipolo City who creates two of three dimensional pieces with whimsical design. I first saw her artwork when I went to the opening of InK on Paper Exhibition last June 2015.
Fan mode! The kid in me was instantly attracted to her work which uses pastel colors and characters which any children and those young at heart will definitely appreciate!

I highly recommend you bring your siblings and other kids in the family to this exhibit. If I'm not mistaken, Prism Gallery will also have a papercut workshop so it will be a great learning event for them too.
Just call (02) 886 3947 for more information.

Start them young! Let them play and learn papercut.

If you want to be wowed and take home a piece of art from these Filipino artists, I highly recommend you visit PRISM GALLERY at the G/F Island Tower Condominium, Salcedo corner Benavidez Streets in Makati City. It just very near Greenbelt so make sure to shop for some work of art too!

CUT & PASTE: A Papercut Art Exhibition featured artists: Liza Flores, Mansy Abesamis, Lala Gallardo, Badz Magsumbol and Pergy Acuña, Show runs till August 30 - see you at the gallery!
Posted by Prism Gallery on Saturday, August 1, 2015

Congratulations Prism Gallery and to all the featured Filipino papercut artists for the successful opening of CUT & PASTE Exhibition! It was well attended by different people from all walks of life and ages.