AN art exhibition of pen and ink drawings by noted artist Araceli Limcaco Dans was held at the Art Verité Gallery at the 2nd Floor Shops at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City from November 27 to December 11, 2010.
Acknowledged as one of the Philippines’ outstanding painters, Dans has had a long list of exhibitions, both national and international, showcasing her piña lace paintings in watercolor and acrylic. The calado, as the piña lace is called, is undeniably the stamp of her artistic personality that art collectors eagerly vie for.
This year however, Dans has gone full circle in her use of media – returning to her love for the basics of simple black and white drawings. With the plain and therefore often ignored medium of pen and ink, she magically transforms the drawings in this rare art exhibition, including the elegant calado lace, to be perceived in full glorious color. Consistent with her art philosophy, she embraces the passion to use her art to find beauty and meaning in seemingly commonplace things – a dilapidated carton, a floor mat that has seen better days, dried leaves blown by the wind.
Adding color to this art exhibit is Dans’s extraordinary acrylic calado paintings rendered on portable and almost durable three-dimensional seashells. In the tradition of 19th century Filipino artists, such as Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo who themselves painted miniature Philippine scenes on sea shells, Dans breathes new life to this long-forgotten medium.
As an art educator, Dans believes that her art, which is the embodiment of her total persona, should speak for itself. Rendering words, sentences and paragraphs inadequate, her art is instantly recognizable and therefore communicates to people of all walks of life. A compelling artist, Dans continues to inspire younger generations of budding artists who seek to mold their art with their own spirit.
Resource: Lifestyle Section | Business Insight
