CLARK FREEPORT—The biggest gathering of Capampangan artists in an exhibit dubbed as Salangian, which will feature various pieces of arts, will be staged at the Clark Museum here starting on April 27.
Noemi Julian, manager of Tourism and Promotions Division of Clark Development Corp. said about 80 Capampangan artists will join the event and more than 100 of their artworks will be exhibited at the Gallery 2 of Clark Museum.
Salangian, which means to light or to ignite, will have a gala on April 26, and will be open to the public the following day, Julian added.
Andy Alviz, one of the featured artists and lead organizer, said the activity will serve as a platform to celebrate the creativity and artistry of Capampangan painters, sculptors and other artists. He also cited the suitability of Clark as the location for the event.
“It’s high time we celebrate the artistry and creativity of the artists. Clark is booming and there will be a lot of demands for art pieces for hotels, condos, offices and restaurants. Now is the time for artists to come to Clark, “ Alviz added.
Alviz also said that the “openness and support to the Capampangan art and culture” are factors that make Clark their ideal spot for the exhibit as he also cited the support of managers of this free port.
“Clark was chosen for the exhibit because of its openness and support to the Capampangan art and culture. Bases Conversion Development Authority President and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon and Clark Development Corp. President and CEO Noel F. Manankil are both excited and gave an all out support for the biggest gathering of Capampangan artists,” he added.
Last year various Capampangan artworks and craftsmanship were featured during the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. They were showcased at the Asean Villas, Clark International Airport Corp. VIP lounge and Asean Convention Center.
They include the Pidayit by Philip Torres. Pidayit comes from pidayit-dayit, a Capampangan word that means putting together clothing materials to form a new one and combining with creative traditions and techniques of embroidery, beadwork and crochet with diverse style and intricate expressions, all made by hand.
Part of the exhibit are works of sculptor Willy Layug and painter Rafael Maniago, among others. Both Layug and Maniago are recipient of Most Outstanding Kapampangan Awards for their contribution in the world of arts and culture.
The exhibit is also part of the 25th Anniversary of CDC and the creation of this free port.