TCL Launches A400 Series: Showcases Amorsolo Paintings

TCL A400 SERIES TV's just got launched today at Centro de Turismo Intramuros. They had a full blown museum display of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo done in several models like the TCL A400M Premium QD Mini LED TV and the A400 Pro NXTVISION TV. 

The difference is also in the frames where one has it in black, and the other is in bougie gold. They have TCL Philippines executives in the audience including officials from the Intramuros administration. They also had a relative of Fernando C. Amorsolo (Sylvia Amorsolo Lazo) Foundation and their family.

Peter Chen the CEO of TCL Philippines says "Truly his work is beautiful, and the A400 Series will be used to showcase these works from National Artist Fernando Amorsolo. It showcases resilience, Filipino lives, technology surely can make heritage be closer to every home. Thank you to Centro de Turismo, Amorsolo Foundation, and the media. Let us make you experience how art and technology can make this exhibit happen. 

Joan Padilla of the Intramuros Administration says "May I welcome you all to the walled city. Our exhibit is now being done with the TCL A400 series, making it much closer to put heritage, to Filipino people. The timeless works , it captures Filipino lives and identity, it reminds us who we are and where we come from. TCL brings this new perspective, and his art transcends emotion, details, all meaningful and transformative. We seek to tell the story of the Filipino people, in this digital age, in a place like this. Thank you for your commitment in doing initiatives like these to better understand the legacy that shaped this nation. Mabuhay TCL, Intramuros and Pilipinas!"

TCL boasts Premium in Pictures for the A400M and Mastery in Details for the A400 Pro. They want you to experience these new TV's as your modern home galleries. It also has better sound, it gives you a cinematic atmosphere. It's also ultra slim, and you can move it around your home to watch and enjoy.

Sylvia Amorsolo (his daughter) says "The man left artworks, but also passion, generosity, one who has a God given gift. My Dad once said "I wanted to paint Philippine life, the happy mood of every province, not to paint funerals or cemeteries." and didn't want awards or distinctions. He also wanted to make people laugh, so thank you TCL and Mark Cañega for the digital interpretations of his art. Thank you!"

This will all be at the museum from June 23-26, make sure you visit and see them all displayed in all it's glory!

In a nutshell, I like what I saw. The price is also quite affordable compared to other brands of the same size and performance. No wonder they're on top!

Rodolfo Gan Does “Prism II” Solo Exhibit

I am familiar with the style because I used to experiment with architectural shapes and elements when I made art in High School and College. I didn't really do well and concentrated on pressing keys for work but have always become fascinated with this medium for a long time, but here's a bit of good news for people who live and breathe this style. You are in for a treat because the world-renowned Rodolfo Gan has just started doing his second solo art exhibition called Prism 2 at the Upstairs Gallery of Finale Art File, La Fuerza Compound, Makati City.

It is a collection of 11 paintings that is done in cubism and geometrism. Known for his Airbrush method, his square abstract paintings show mostly these geometric lines and forms. He quirps "I am inspired by masters like Fernando Zobel (saw one in Seda Hotel), Lee Aguinaldo, and Roberto Chabet who is considered the father of conceptual art in the country." He graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising. Oftenly, they use bold colors but Gan’s works are unique as he stays in earth tones. Chabet encouraged and inspired Gan to be an artist. In the 70's, Gan won local and national art competitions and got his work exhibited at the Cultural Center of the Philippines where he had his first solo exhibit via the Luz Gallery in 72. He was dubbed as one of the CCP's Thirteen Artists and took part in exhibitions here and abroad, including the 7th Paris Biennale and the ASEAN collection exhibitions in Israel, Jakarta and Hong Kong. The family’s printing business though still was the priority for Gan. After a long hiatus, he came back with Prism in 2014.

He adds "My paintings have always been made to challenge the person looking at it, to look at them the way he or she chooses to.” So make sure you do visit his exhibit until February 11, 2019 at the Upstairs Gallery of Finale Art File, La Fuerza Compound in Makati City.

An Afternoon with artist KC Nevada

I was invited to a small luncheon a couple of days ago to get to know a very prolific artist named KC Nevada. She's currently based in Manila but spent years doing her thing in Baguio City. She also did her solo show up north and had a couple of international artists perform during that stint and felt everything was just falling in place, as if fate had a  plan for her. She's been through hard times, some really tough moments which I think has further pushed her and affinity to art. Now she's planning another exhibit, still in the works but I've seen some of it already displayed on her back while we were chatting over coffee.

She's used different mediums, but most of her work involve acrylic, better at texture than oil which I just found out can make you sick. Her inspiration is driven by emotion, by things she's experienced and sometimes what she imagines at the time she's making her art work. I like her use of colors, not too bright, just enough to tell a story. It's mostly surrealism, you'll be captivated by her work especially "The Cat" which she has been praised for a couple of times, me included. What I even like about her more is how she shares her passion, teaching kids and high school teens about art, through workshops, honing talents that are innate, divine.

I could see she's gotten what art does, it takes your mind off things and she has admitted it did help her during the toughest times. Here's a short interview we did outside the venue so you get to know her even more. 

I suggest you take time to get to know her and her artwork through her social media channels below. It was a pleasure to interview KC! I'd be glad to see your future artworks!

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