Who wouldn’t want to possess a rare and precious art work of a master such as Carlos “Botong” Francisco from Angono, Rizal of CALABARZON region?
But can the poor people afford the prize of a Botong’s painting?
Well, the answer lies in the collective aspirations of people from all walks of life in gathering resources to acquire one or more art pieces of the National Artist for Visual Arts?
There are many ways to skin the cat but in these times of financial scarcity and economic downturn in all social classes, would they consider this ideal initiative?
Who knows?
Ask the proponents of “SpectaculART 2,” an auction of art, jewelry and homeware which according to publicist Toots Tolentino are both pristine and pre-loved pieces which are up for grabs!
Ask the Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish that organized the event for their social services and development ministries of the parish.
Aside from Francisco’s creation, creative works of artists like Impy Pilapil, Romeo Tabuena and Anita Magsaysay-Ho will also be on sale likewise the unique pieces by renowned Filipino visual artists Gus Albor, Ramon Diaz, Jojo Guingona, Noli Principe Manalang, Isabel Campa, Ivy Lim and Marivic Rufino are pooled together in a celebration of Philippine Art in the last few decades. Unique prints by Salvador Dali and John Lennon will also be auctioned.
Francisco’s “La Jota” captures the elegance and refinement of this Philippine dance. In this extraordinary work, Francisco portrays not only a dance routine; he also gracefully depicts the characters’ playful spirit.
It will come with a certificate of authenticity signed by Beatriz Ventoza.
Online viewing has begun on September 25 and bidding is from October 1 to 3, 2021 at www.spectaculartph.com