BRIEF ON THE GALLERY
Artis Corpus Gallery opened its doors late 2008, coinciding with its first exhibition featuring Vicaldo sculpture. Its founding president, Enrico Manlapaz, has been in the visual arts since he was in high school. In the 1990s, he collected for organizations and acted as consultant for visual arts at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. After forty years in the arts, he established Artis Corpus Gallery with the help of close associates. Primary goal of the gallery is the promotion of the creation of art pieces. Its role is the provision of space wherein artist can converse directly, through the artwork, with audience. It is the dream of the gallery for every piece of art created to eventually end up with is rightful audience. He envisions that the ultimate identity of Artis Corpus Gallery and its thrusts will eventually evolve in time.
Artis Corpus Gallery opened its doors late 2008, coinciding with its first exhibition featuring Vicaldo sculpture. Its founding president, Enrico Manlapaz, has been in the visual arts since he was in high school. In the 1990s, he collected for organizations and acted as consultant for visual arts at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. After forty years in the arts, he established Artis Corpus Gallery with the help of close associates. Primary goal of the gallery is the promotion of the creation of art pieces. Its role is the provision of space wherein artist can converse directly, through the artwork, with audience. It is the dream of the gallery for every piece of art created to eventually end up with is rightful audience. He envisions that the ultimate identity of Artis Corpus Gallery and its thrusts will eventually evolve in time.
ARTISTIC FOCUS
Artis Corpus Gallery believes in the absolute freedom of artists in creating works. Art is a creative process which must be independent of presumptions, even rationalizations. In selecting art to be promoted in its art spaces, its concerns revolve around the following criteria proving artistic integrity:
maturity of style
clarity of intention
devotion to craft
The gallery welcomes art in many forms. It features a variety of artists.
Artis Corpus Gallery has represented artists in solo exhibitions from November 2008 till March 2009:
Jun and Elrine Vicaldo (Sandiwa: Tao’t Kalikasan)
Trek Valdizno (Urgent Paintings from San Rafael, Bulacan)
Orville D. R. Tiamson (P+RE+VIEW)
Ryan Rubio (Existence)
Artis Corpus Gallery has presented artists in group exhibitions from March till May 2009:
BATA NG SINING
Mark Anthony Bello
Gerrico Blanco
Demetrio De la Cruz
Camille De la Rosa
Randalf Dilla
Kris Jan Gavino
Jaime Gubaton
Rodel Jacintos
PJ Jalandoni
Neil Manalo
Edwin Martinez
Norlie Meimban
Othoniel Neri
Noel Pama
RECURRING FANCIES
Plet Bolipata Borlongan
Elmer Borlongan
Emmanuel Garibay
Neil Manalo
Thomas Daquioag
Francesca Enriquez
Fernando Modesto
Joseph Serrano
Sandra Palomar
Trek Valdizno
Artis Corpus Gallery will present these artists in solo exhibitions in the second half of the year:
Emmanuel Garibay
Grandier Bella
Norman Dreo
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ARTIS CORPUS GALLERY
Complete Name : ARTIS CORPUS GALLERY CORPORATION
Address : 303 Haig Street, Bagong Silang, Mandaluyong City
Landline/Fax : 02.7174619
Email Address : artiscorpusgallery@yahoo.com
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MAIN CONTACT PERSON
Complete Name : Enrico J. L. Manlapaz
Position : President
Landline/Fax : 02.7174619
Mobile Phone : 0920.9537426
Email Address : enricojlmanlapaz@yahoo.com.ph
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