SQUINT

SQUINT: A Review of 2010 Images by the newly formed (PAFAP) Philippine Association of Fine Art Photographers

December 21, 2010 - January 15, 2011

As photographers who see their cascading subjects through a viewfinder, to squint means one thing: to express a passion only found behind the lens.

Sixteen fine art photographers from different parts of the world will showcase their inspirations in SQUINT: A Review of 2010 Images by PAFAP this December 20, 2010 to January 15, 2011 at Robinsons Forum, Pioneer corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City.

The show will digress from usual themed exhibits, giving the participating photographers the freedom to go against the current of today’s photography fad and present their photographs on 11 x 17 inches museum wrap canvas. “The idea is to showcase a spectrum of images that only the artist could appreciate,” says artist Rosscapili, who curates and organizes the exhibition. "When the viewer begins to have a difficult time grasping the idea behind a photograph, the photographer then becomes an artist. This is because the artist has an aim to express reality in his own meaning and resources, and that, when presented to a viewing body becomes a complex idea that only he can comprehend," Rosscapili said.

SQUINT will showcase Manila-based photographers Bien S. Bautista, Bebet Gaudinez, Rosscapili, JP Sarmenta, Mark Jonathan See, Ronald Jayme, Bianca Panganiban, Jei Panganiban, Jeff Cua, and Iloilo-based Carlos Garcia. Adding to the international plethora are Singapore-based Romeo Angeles, Dubai-based Jeff Garcia, USA-based Edwin S. Loyola, Donna Samonte, Kyo Suayan and Beijing-based Moe Twain.

Aside from the exhibit, there will be a free lecture on Fine Art Photographic Prints by artist Rosscapili and a Cinematography lecture using DSLR by veteran director Matthew Rosen on January 8, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. To register for the free lectures, email one_workshop@yahoo.com.

The exhibition is supported by Manila Bulletin, Robinsons Forum, PAFAP and OneWorkshop, Inc.