Disenyo at Talino: Tesoro's Way of Promoting Local Artists
I am a frustrated artist, both in visual and performing arts. Even if I suck at these areas, I have high respect and appreciation for those people who excelled in these fields. My son and I love visiting several museums to know the history behind each work of art (see my post about it here). My son really reads the details or each exhibit and would even get mad at me if I told him to move already.
Apart from visiting museums, we also like visiting...shopping malls, haha. I like shopping, though there are times that my son doesn't like go shopping anymore, typical boy indeed, hihi. I just usually tell him that I will also buy something for him so he will stop telling me to go home instead. Shopping only interests him whenever we go to unique shops like toy stores (of course, kids love toys!) and Filipiniana stores.
When we went to Tesoro's in A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City last week (May 28th) to attend the "Disenyo at Talino" series, my son immediately scoured the place, looking at the different merchandise. Kib somehow showed his amazement because there are different Filipiniana items that he had only seen for the first time. Tesoro's is known for promoting Filipino culture by selling unique Filipiniana items and supporting local artisans in showcasing their talents.
It's truly a haven for foreigners and locals alike for authentic Filipiniana items |
There's more in the shop! |
The display windows outside Tesoro's |
Disenyo at Talino
Tesoro's launched this event series to primarily showcase aspiring and inspiring craftsmen who reflect the fine Hispano-Asian legacy of the Philippines through various works of art. Isabel "Beng" Tesoro, Group CEO of Tesoro's said that our country is blessed with so many artists. “Being one of the leading promoters of our local talents, we thought to launch ‘Disenyo at Talento’ to shed light on both Filipino craftsmanship and the constantly thriving art scene in the country,” she added.
Casa San Pablo Clay Storytellers
In opening this series, Tesoro's featured the Casa San Pablo Clay Storytellers. Casa San Pablo Clay Storytellers are crafted by former corporate publishing executive-turned-clay artisan An Mercado Alcantara. To formalize the start of the series, a ribbon-cutting has been conducted by Department of Tourism Regional Director Rebecca Labit and President of Philippine Tour Operators Association Cesar Cruz.
Kib and I posing at the camera together with Ms. An Mercado Alcantara |
Look at the details! Painting each piece with steady hands |
Ms. An Mercado Alcantara in action |
My son liked to pose this way on the photo because he likes to imitate he clay dolls, haha. Posting this photo for dimensional purposes so that you will know how big these works of art are. |
Below are examples of hand-painted terracotta dolls that Ms. An Alcantara made:
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