Sampayan

Art Exhibit

May 14 – June 4, 2023

Opening
May 14, Sunday | 4 PM

Pintô Art Museum
1 Sierra Madre Street Grand Heights Subdivision, San Roque, 1870 Antipolo, Rizal

Get ready to be transported to a world of boundless creativity and stunning artistry as Pintô Art Museum proudly presents its highly-anticipated annual showcase, “Sampayan,” opening this Sunday, May 14.

Curated by Jim Orencio, “Sampayan” is a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring over 150 of the most talented and visionary contemporary artists in the Philippines. Prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer diversity of styles, techniques, and mediums on display, each one showcasing the incredible richness and depth of Philippine contemporary art.

For the first time ever, the works on display at “Sampayan” are now signed, giving attendees a chance to purchase a masterpiece from their favorite artists or even discover new talents. With each work capped at a maximum price of only P40,000, you can take home a piece of art that truly speaks to you.

“Sampayan’s” very own Elijah Contillo will be doing a live art performance during the opening, accompanied by the music of Edy Varde.

We invite everyone to join at Pintô this Sunday, May 14 and experience the wonder of “Sampayan” for yourself.

Participating Artists

Adeo Sta. Juana
Adrian Trijo
Aldron Anchinges
Alex Aguilar
Alex A. Ayco
Alexandra Craig-Yulo
Alvin Dela Peña Ancheta
Ambie Abaño
Ambit Mendoza
Amer Mira
Ana Abigail
Andre Baldovino
Angelica So
Anthony Palomo
Arden Mopera
Arel Zambarrano
Arnel Brillantes
Art Silvano Sabong
Arturo Sanchez Jr.
Bembol Dela Cruz
Benedict John Simbulan
Binong Javier
Boni De Guzman
Buhay Mendoza
Camille Ganuelas-Marayag
Candice Arellano
Carl Dumdum
Celeste Quilantang
Ces Eugenio
Chad Montero
Chel Cue
Chino Yulo
CJ Tañeda
Cocoy Santos
Crimson Aguilar
Cris Villanueva Jr
Cristina De Torres
Dan Raralio
Dana Bote
Daniel Uychoco
Dansoy Coquilla
Daphne Aguilar
Darwin Japat Guevarra
Demetrio Dela Cruz
Demosthenes Campos
DengCoy Miel
Domeng Cruz
Earl Agustin
Edz Calimlim
Elijah Contillo
Emman Acasio
Eric Guazon
Erica Torres
Erwin Leaño
Eugene Cubillo
Eunice Vergara
Ferdie Montemayor
Fernando Escora
Fernando Sena
Fitz Herrera
Frenk Sison
Gabriel David Medina
Gerardo Jimenez
Gio Lebajo
Harold Gomez
Hayme Vincent
Hermes Alegre
Ian Quirante
loannis Sicuya
Irish Galon
Janica Rina
Janice Samson
Japs Antido
Jasper De Leon
Jaycel Musnit
Jayson Oliveria
Jeff Cabrera
Jeffrey Somera
Jellyfish Kisses
Jerico De Leon
Jerson Samson
Jessa Balag
Jessie Mondares
Jim Orencio
Jocel Tabudlo
Joen Sudlon Jojo Austria
Jojo Ramirez
Jonathan Castro
Jono Pisano
Joseph Fraylon
Joseph Kua
Joshua Limon Palisoc
John Paul Duray
Julius Samson
Jun Tuplano
Jun-Jun Sta. Ana
Kenver Sarmiento Resuello
Khervin Gallandez
Lupicinio Ng
Manuel Sintos
Mark Lester Espina
Marko Bello
Marlon Magbanua
Matias Caluma
Mel Vera Cruz
Melchor Sabariza
Meneline Wong M.D.
Michael Selling
Michelle Hollanes Lua
Mitch Garcia
Nichole Fern Noi Gonzales
Noriette Sobrepena
Omar Taleon
Othoniel Otto Neri
Pablo Biglang-awa
Pablo Zingapan
Paul John Cabanalan
Paulo Tria
Pearle Saprid
Pedro Garcia II
Philipp Ines
Pol Mesina Jr.
Rai Cruz
Ram Castillo
Ranelle Dial
Reb Belleza
Red Salonga
Regie Dela Torre
RASAL
Reynald Bon Mujeres
Ricky Francisco
Roel Salvatierra
Rog Castillo
Rom Villaseran
Roma Valles
Romeo Lee
Rosden Neri
Sabrec
Sam Penaso
Sariel Ancheta
Scarlet Aguilar
Steph Lopez
Tekla Tamoria
Thomas Daquioag
Totong Francisco II
Veronica Dumlao
Victoria Bonifacio
Vincent Dinoso
Vincent Padilla
Weena Espardinez
Wenny Licuanan
Wilfredo Rufon
Yul Servo Nieto
Zaldy Garra

Sampayan 2023

Sampayan traces its roots from the initial, fervent attempts of Dr. Joven “Manong” Cuanang to make an art show out of the works of Salingpusa members in the late 1980s, back when art spaces were scarce, especially for emerging artists with a distinctively social realist bent. The works on paper were hung on clotheslines spanning the gardens in the private residence of Manong, hence the name “sampayan.” Three decades later, and now with Pinto Art Museum as its institutional base, this year’s Sampayan remains true to the impulse of the originating show: as a showcase for upcoming and established artists as well as an opportunity for collectors to acquire works at an accessible price point.

Unlike in the recent iterations of Sampayan, however, the PintO Artistic Committee decided that the works be signed outright by the artists and not be exhibited unnamed. The rationale to anonymize the pieces was to give the collectors the chance to connect with the works on a personal level, and not simply rely on the currency of the artists’ names. This approach became a logistical issue: the works had to be returned to the artists and signed and only then would these be delivered to the collectors who bought them. Such back-and-forth consumed so much time. Some artists, for instance, live in the province while the collectors, authorized to receive the works, may not always be available.

What this year’s Sampayan has improved on is ease of access to the works. Sharing the spirit of an affordable art fair, the exhibition gives the chance for the collectors to still connect with the works, but this time unburdened by the pressure of guessing which artist made what. It is almost a certainty that a viewer will fall in love with at least one work, whose resonance is magnetic, irresistible. No need to wait weeks for the work to arrive as it can be purchased on the spot and brought home. The curator Jim Orencio has nimbly organized Sampayan as rows upon rows of metaphorical windows into Philippine contemporary art, as if the viewer were breezing through them within a compressed time frame. The requirement to look deeply, compellingly, and meaningfully still remains unchanged.