Senior High School

Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions
Final Product Using Appropriate
Materials in Making
Contemporary Art
Quarter 2 – Week 18

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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What This Module is About
In this module, you will apply the characteristics of contemporary art in the desired output.
What you have learned from the previous modules regarding the techniques, mediums/style and all about the concept of
contemporary arts will have the final art production.

What I Need to Know

At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Create the intended final product using appropriate materials for the best possible output.
(CAR11/12AP-0f-h-17)

How to Learn from this Module

To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:
• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Lesson 1 – Final Product Using Materials in Making Contemporary Art

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What’s In
In the previous module, we learned the different characteristics of contemporary art. Contemporary art has been
interpreted differently in different times and different regions. Yet, its characteristics such as innovation in art, using of new
materials, use of color and newer techniques remain the same.

What I Need to Know

Contemporary artists need to choose from a variety of mediums, sources, and techniques to create art. It is said that
there is no limit to art but knowing the appropriate materials to use to make one could bring out the best out of the artwork. It
could give a greater impact to the audience.
In the end of this lesson, you are expected to create the intended final product using appropriate materials for the
best possible output. You will be revisiting some various ideas on the essence of contemporary art. You will know some art
materials and their suggested uses. You will also learn what is meant by the word “local” and how can it be used as material
for contemporary art. You will learn some contemporary artworks made by local artists in Mindanao.

What’s New

ACTIVITY 1: OBSERVE

Thoroughly observe the contemporary artwork below. Answer the following questions. Make your answer as brief as
possible. Write your answer in a long sheet of yellow paper. (10 Points)

Alfredo & Isabel Aquilizan,

“Address 1”

Questions:
1. What is your first impression upon looking at this contemporary art?
2. Why do you think the artists named it “Address 1”?
3. What materials do you think they used to create this artwork?
4. Do you think the materials they used can be found here in the Philippines?
5. If you are to recreate this art using different mediums, what materials will you use?

What Is It
LOCAL CONTEMPORARY ART WORKS IN MINDANAO

The term “local” can refer to material that is easily available. The local can also refer to wherever the artist
finds himself or herself. The “local” is dynamic, fluid, and constantly changing. It involves an integration of various
media: dance, music, the visual, digital, and electronic arts; of various geographies: local, transnational, national; and
of various spaces: the “actual” as staged to the virtual as eternally documented or mediatized.

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 Here are some of the contemporary art works made noted by local artists in Mindanao:

Ang Pag Ayag sa kinabuhi Og Kalibutan

Artist: Marcelino P. Necosia Jr.
Painting: Soil on canvas
Date made: October 2012

“Ang Pag Ayag sa kinabuhi Og Kalibutan” is an abstract painting

that talks about the reality of life the pessimist and the optimisms view.
The world according to this art must have control and balance to
preserve its beauty and its natural characteristics.

Katyapi
Artist: Marcelino P. Necosia J
Musical
instrument
carved in
wood
Date made: 2008

Katyapi is a Talaandig traditional guitar. The original is only

two strings; however, I modified this piece by adding two more
strings. It gives good relaxing music.

Unreachable

Artist: Quennie B. Misoles

Painting: Charcoal and latex on canvas
Date made: August 2014

“Unreachable” is about the one person from your past that you cannot get over but can never obtain.

Hours
Artist: Ada Salvado
Painting: Acrylic on canvas
Date made: May 2014

“Hours” is all about patience (or forbearing) is the

state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean
persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on
annoyance/anger in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance
when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term
difficulties. Patience is the level of endurance one can take before
 negativity. It is also used to refer to the character trait of being
steadfast. Antonyms include hastiness an impetuousness.

Yab Man
Aratist: Virgilio S. Billiones
Painting: Oil on T’nalak

“Yab Man” is T’boli weavers in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato traditionally weave a sacred cloth called the t’nalak,
woven from abaca fibers. They work on a design perceived through their dreams, therefore acquiring their title
Dream weavers.

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Owong Omin Tilapia No Tahen

Artist: Orlando Langgong
Sculpture

“Owong Omin Tilapia No Tahen” is a sculpture of a boat using

wood, bamboo, and horse tail.

Success
Artist: Jay Mabilangan
carving on bamboo

“Success” is about a fight between 2 man from different tribes.

Kgal Nesif
Artist: Jocelyn Segundo Tony
Embroidery
Date made: 2001

“Kgal Nesif” is a blouse of the T'boli women which is richly

decorate with varied materials and techniques. It is decorated
with
beads and seashells.

Motorcycle Ride
Artist: Bryan Lee D. Celeste
Painting: Mix Media
Date made: February 2013

“Motorcycle Ride” was made because the artist was inspired by

Bukidnon a beautiful place, and to explore the place it needs to
ride on a motorcycle in order to embrace the experience.
What’s More

ACTIVITY 2: RESEARCH
Do a research on Philippine contemporary artists introduced in the lesson. Pick one (1) contemporary artist and make
a biography about your chosen artist. A biography is simply an account or detailed description about the life of a
person. Use the guide below to use for making the bibliography. (20 points)
1. Full name of the artist
2. Childhood & Education
3. Artworks made
4. Material/s used in making their artwork
5. Your impressions on the artwork

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 3: REFLECTIVE PAINTING

Create one (1) painting using any material and any technique discussed throughout the Contemporary
Philippine Arts from the Regions subject. You can use some of the questions below as a guide. Take a picture of your
painting, give it a title, with a reflective essay and submit it in a long sheet of bond paper. (30 points)
1. What materials and techniques did you use to make your painting?
2. What is the title of your painting? Why did you use this title for your painting?
3. Did you have a hard time making your painting?
4. What did you want the audience to feel upon seeing your painting?
5. Personally, what can you say about your painting? Is it bad? Is it good?
6. If you could improve your artwork, what is it and why?

Adapted by: Cynthia F. Buenaventura

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