November 8 – 21, 2023
Artist Reception
November 9 | 6:00 PM
ArtistSpace
Ground Level Ayala Museum Annex, Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City 1224 Philippines
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The University of Santo Tomas Atelier Alumni Association Inc.(USTAAAI) is once again celebrating the honorees of Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Night (DTAN) and awardees of USTAAAI Alumni EXTRAORDINAIRE.
It is to commemorate the few selected Thomasian artists who have consistently showcased growth and innovation upon themselves and the community, have received awards and citations consistently due to their dedication and passion in the field and industry, and have made the university proud for their outstanding and unselfish contributions to the society.
“Distinguished”: What sets the Thomasian artist apart
By Lito B. Zulueta
“Distinguished” the exhibit gathers the most artistically accomplished of alumni artists of the University of Santo Tomas, the cradle of modern art and still the trailblazer in contemporary plastic art-expressions in the Philippines.
By “distinguished,” we mean not only the most successful in all their artistic and commercial ramifications, but perhaps more importantly, in commanding great respect and authority in Philippine art.
“Distinguished” is not only a gathering of the second-generation modern masters (Isidro, Fil Delacruz, Orlina, etc.), or those who learned from the original Thirteen Moderns (Victorio Edades et. al.), many of whom taught at the old College of Architecture and Fine arts of UST. This is also a gathering of the students (Ventura et. al.) that the second generation had trained when the latter took over from the Thirteen Moderns.
“Distinguished” reaffirms the commitment of Thomasian artists to reform and revitalize Philippine art, just as Edades envisioned many years ago. This exhibition is not just a showcase of outstanding accomplishments but also a demonstration of the inter-generational brilliance of UST alumni artists who have come together to give back to their alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas.
