Kulay-Diwa Gallery of Philippine Contemporary Art
25 Lopez Avenue, Lopez Village,Sucat
Paranaque City, Metro Manila 1700
Philippines
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Glenn Bautista
Glenn Bautista
Glenn Bautista
"Happily doing things, not doing things to be happy"
I treasure the privilege and the blessing of my physical existence on this part of the universe called Mother Earth – to have the rare opportunity to feel, sense, touch and taste what this physical life can offer. Yet, these physical sensations are nothing to compare with the majestic splendor of what our loving Creator has prepared for us. I thank God with all my heart for the total life experiences I have been blessed with and for the assurance of an everlasting life with Christ Jesus, my Lord and Savior. I am resting on His great promise when He said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would not have told you”.
The lithograph on the left “Sagada” is a place in the northern Philippines. I visited this place to take a respite from my work at the insistent prodding of my dear father. While there I found a place called “Lake Danum”. For me, it was a paradise here on earth. The chirping of the birds was the only sound that breaks the deafening silence that dominated the atmosphere. The pristine surroundings generated a zen-like experience where peace and tranquility nourished and relaxed my weary body and soul.
* 1965-67 - University Scholar, Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines
* 1965-67 - Art Scholar, Children's Museum and Library Inc., University of the Philippines
* 1965-67 - College Scholar, College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines
* 1970-72 - Scholar, Honors, Brooks Institute of Fine Arts, Santa Barbara, California, Crusade Scholarships of the United Methodist Church, New York, U.S.A.
* 1964 December - First Prize, "The Event", (tempera) International Christmas Art Competition, New York City, sponsored by the World Literacy and Christian Literature, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, U.S.A.
* 1967 October - Honorable Mention, "Chinese Garden" (oil), National Student's Art Competition, sponsored by the Shell Company of the Philippines
* 1967 December - First Prize, "The U.P. Entrance" (oil), First U.P. On-the-Spot Painting Contest, U.P. President's Committee on Culture
* 1968 October - First Prize, "Fort Santiago" (oil), sponsored by the Shell Company of the Philippines, National Student's Art Competition
* 1968 December - Second Prize, "Arts and Sciences Building" (oil) Second U.P. On-the-Spot Painting Contest, sponsored by the President's Committee on Culture
* 1969 March - First Prize, "Main Building" (oil) 358th Anniversary Foundation Day On-the-spot Painting Contest, University of Santo Tomas
* 1969 March - First Prize, "Aguinaldo Portrait Mural" (oil) 11'ft x 17'ft, sponsored by the Aguinaldo Centennial Commission
* 1972 May - Award of Merit, "My First Week at Brooks" Student's Art Competition, Brooks Institute of Fine Arts, Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A.
* 1982-1985 - Guest Student, Lithography, under Professors Rolf Sackenheim and Maria Buras, Kunstakademie, Dusseldorf, Northrein Wesphalia, Germany
* 2005 March - Nominee, National Artist of the Philippines, National Council of the Arts, Cultural Center of the Philippines
*2007-2008 - President Nominee, Chairman-International Service Group / Rotary Club of Paranaque Sucat (RCPS) District 3830
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Exhibitions
Kulay-Diwa is a venue for Philippines and Southeast Asian Contemporary Art. Inaugurated on February 7, 1987, Kulay-Diwa, is strategically located within a cluster of communities South of Manila. It has five independent exhibition areas able to accommodate large-scale works and a garden ideal for programs, performances and sculpture installations. The goal of the gallery is to discover and promote the works of young, talented but deserving Filipino Artists and to foster cultural interaction and exchanges with the local regions and other countries.
Kulay (Colour)
Diwa (Spirit, Thought)
Other works available upon request.
Glenn Bautista, "Untitled", Acrylic on Board, 61x122 cms., 1995
Description:
The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)
New Earth 1 '06
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
56"x56" inches
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
Using visual icons of "Filipino Nationalism" I need not explain, for I know that they are deeply embedded in the hearts and minds of all Filipinos.
Bayan Ko '06
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
31"x56"
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
A 2006 Oil on canvas, "Coralscape" based on an old pastel sketch of a small broken coral I found in a beach in Matood, Batangas, Philippines. My fascination for seemingly insignificant organic found objects went on for some time and I am bound to repeat the cycle this year 2006 on large format oils on canvas, now that I have somehow gotten my creative juice back from the effects of anaesthesia due to my appendectomy.
Coralscape '06
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
56"x56"
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)
Earthcomp 1 '06
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
56"x56"
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
We all know what this means.
for 30 pieces of silver '07
Created on:
8th August 2007
Size:
36"x36" inches
Medium:
oil on canvas
Description:
Duality is always in us and will always confront us. We must make a choice, one day.
Girlscape '07
Created on:
3rd September 2007
Size:
32" x 32" inches
Medium:
oil on canvas
Description:
I just did quick perpectival strokes on canvas with a thin brush using dark oil then worked on it and added colors later.
Linearscape '07
Created on:
15th October 2007
Size:
32" x 32" inches
Medium:
oil on canvas
Description:
The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)
NewEarthFlowercomp / 2006
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
32"x56"
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
This is a closer view of the fourth stage from the first which was an oil wash in black and white. Second stage was adding yellow. Colors may be added as one goes on, both possible even when previous oil applied is dry or wet. A more relaxed approach to oil painting that gives me much pleasure allowing me to pay more attention to details. Try it if you do an oil on canvas. The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)
NewEarthFlowercomp1g / 2006
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
32"x56"
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
Merging foreground, middleground and infinity has always been my preoccupation when composing an artwork. Here's one I did based on early sketches I did of a female figure and a close up of her eyes, if you notice them . . "Your body is the temple of God", says St. Paul. Only after we have realized what this means can we really start to see.
Perception '05
Created on:
1st January 2005
Size:
32"x56"
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
An oil painting version of a wild Rose, inspired by the hymn "ROSE of SHARON", my mother's favorite before she went to her final and heavenly home with Jesus. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Words: Ida A. Guirey, circa 1922. Music: Charles H. Gabriel (MIDI, score). Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom within my heart; Beauties of Thy truth and holiness impart, That where’er I go my life may shed abroad . . Fragrance of the knowledge of the love of God.
Rose of Sharon '06
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
32"x56" inches
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
Detail of a broken shell.
Shellscape '07
Created on:
8th September 2007
Size:
32"x56" inches
Medium:
An oil painting on canvas take off from an earlier pastel drawing.
Description:
Jesus Christ is our yardstick to be pleasing in God's sight. We become sons of the father if we do things the way Jesus did when he was physically here on earth. Christ has nothing to do with religion, but he has everything to do with the truth, for he was, he is and he will always be the way, the truth and the life.
The Spirit of Sonship '07
Created on:
8th May 2007
Size:
32"x56" inches
Medium:
oil on canvas
Description:
A tiny bud (1/4")that just opened when I decided to sketch it a few months back. Decided to do an oil of the subject just recently.
Tiny Bud '07
Created on:
11th September 2007
Size:
32" x 32" inches
Medium:
oil on canvas
Description:
In the '80's, these images came to me in a dream when I was a student at the Kunstakademie in Dusseldorf, Germany and had translated the dream using pastels on Cornelius paper. It's 2006 now and somehow I now have the urge to do abstract, organic landscapes again on large format canvases like this one. "The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "A New Heaven & A New Earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)"
Dreamscape '06
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
56"x56" inches
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
This is a full view of the final stage from the first which was an oil wash in black and white. Second stage was adding yellow. Colors may be added as one goes on, both possible even when previous oil applied is dry or wet. A more relaxed approach to oil painting that gives me much pleasure allowing me to pay more attention to details. Try it if you do an oil on canvas. The whole creation has been awaiting its rebirth in new creation, Paul writes (Roman 8: 18-25) The book of Revelations climaxes in a vision of "a new heaven and a new earth" replacing the former ones (Rev. 21: 1; compare II Peter 3:13) Similar teaching may be found in pre-Christian centuries )Enoch 45:4-5) and in the OT (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22)
NewEarthFlowercomp1e / 2006
Created on:
1st January 2006
Size:
32"x56"
Medium:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
For Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
For Thou At With Me
Created on:
14th September 2007
Size:
32
Medium:
oil on canvas
Description:
I shall fear no evil for thou are with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
I Shall Fear No Evil '07
Created on:12th October 2007
Size:
32
Medium:
oil on canvas
Description:
We belong to one family in Christ, Jesus but only those who believe in Him.
Tree of & Door to Life
Created on:
20th March 2004
Size:
32
Medium:
oil on canvas
12th October 2007
Size:
32
Medium:
oil on canvas
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Kulay-Diwa Gallery of Philippine Contemporary Art
25 Lopez Avenue, Lopez Village,Sucat
Paranaque City, Metro Manila 1700
Philippines
ph: Landline: (632)8260574
fax: Contact Person: Bobbit
alt: Wireless Landline: (632)4252647
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