Ann Tiukinhoy Pamintuan breathes life into steel and
gold
It is nothing less than sorcery. Ann Tiukinhoy
Pamintuan turns tendrils of steel into cocoons that nestle the human
form. She applies a Midas touch to petals, reeds, grains and even
insects to transform them into gilded brooches, bracelets, and
necklaces. A disarmingly gentle and delicate lady, Pamintuan is no
necromancer who freezes life with a precious death mask. Instead,
she is an alchemist, bequeathing timeless beauty to steel and gold.
• May 19 to 25: Indigenous Peoples’ Visual Art Show in Liga and
Pagadian Cities, Zamboanga del Sur. For details, call 759-3682,
e-mail info@kalinawa.com or visit www.kalinawa.com.
Painter Dan Tayona chronicles the people of the
street
These are the people of his neighborhood: the barefoot street
sweeper, the scandalous whore, simple-minded laborer and the hulking
fish monger. Dan Tayona writes about them on his blog...
Unless you are an atheist, you understand the importance of having
God in your life. Even if you are not what you think you should be
in His eyes, you continue to acknowledge the part He plays in your
life.
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