Lilia de Lima debuts with nature-themed art show

LILIA B. DE LIMA, PEZA director general, presents her first solo show, Abundance – The Natural World, on view until Nov. 10 at the Gallery of the Westin Philippine Plaza. The show presents 75 of De Lima’s paintings with the natural world as its theme. Proceeds from the sale of the exhibit will benefit the Our Lady of Fatima Foundation for Human Development in Iriga City. The exhibit is made possible by The Westin Philippine Plaza, Smart Telecommunications, Fedex and Proctor &Gamble Philippines. Abundance is produced by Lemonade Ideas.

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BETSY WESTENDORP presents large-scale paintings in her latest show, Paintings, on view until Nov. 7 at Galleria Duemila, at the fourth floor of SM Megamall A. Westendorp depicts the flowers of spring and summer, and a rare Philippine orchid and spring flowers. She also incorporates objects from her personal history in her works, such as the statue of the goddess Kuan-Yin set amid the haze of waterfalls and water hyacinths. For inquiries, call Ina Cosio or Ina Fajardo at 634-3261 or Silvana Diaz at 831-9990, telefax 633-6687 or 833-9815 or e-mail duemila@mydestiny.net or duemila@info.com.ph. Log on to www.galleriaduemila.com.

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RAL ARROGANTE, REUBEN RAMAS CAÑETE, CLARENCE EDUARTE, MARIO PATDU, RAUL PIEDRA, EGHAI ROXAS, RONALDO RUIZ and ANTONIO VENTURA, all members of Kontempo, are featured in Kontempo 2003, on view from Nov. 6 to 30 at the Ayala Museum. Founded in 1994, Kontempo is envisioned as a catalyst for the professional development of Filipino artists. Originally composed of purely abstract practitioners, Kontempo has since opened its membership to artists of all styles and persuasions with the condition that each member shall strive to achieve excellence and quality of artistic vision and effort. The Ayala Museum is at the ground floor of the Makati Stock Exchange Bldg., Ayala Ave., Makati City. Call 812-1191 local 106 for inquiries.

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JUAN ARELLANO, National Artists ARTURO LUZ and JOSE JOYA AND NEIL OSHIMA, DENISE WELDON, PHYLLIS ZABALLERO, ALFREDO ROCES and RAMON ORLINA are some of the artists whose works will be auctioned off at invitational cocktails tomorrow, Oct. 28, at the Orchid Garden Suites Hotel along Vito Cruz St., Malate, Manila. The auction will benefit Manila’s mini forest park along Arroceros St. The silent auction is organized by Winner Foundation, which began the park nine years ago from the rubble of an abandoned government office. The Arroceros Forest has since been declared an archaeological and historical site by the National Museum. Sponors of the auction are Sugarhouse, Bizu Patisserie, Coca-Cola Export Corporation, Tanduay Distilleries, Vine House Printing, Jessla Printing Companies, Tamilee Industries and Orchid Garden Suites Hotel.

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FERDIE MONTEMAYOR presents his recent works in Messages, on view until today at The Big & Small Art Co. at the fourth floor of SM Megamall A. Montemayor, a fine arts graduate from the University of the Philippines, has been a member of Salingpusa since 1985. For inquiries, call Hilda at 687-7425.

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CAMILLE DELA ROSA mounts her eighth solo show, Glorious Gardens, on view until tomorrow, Oct. 28, at Gallery 828, at the fourth floor of the Shangri-La Art Plaza, Shangri-La Mall. Among the 45 artworks on display are the series "Healing Gardens," based on the garden at the Cancer Institute of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila, and "Garden of Glory," based on the garden of Elnora Villafaña in Antipolo City. Part of the proceeds of the show will be donated to the PGH Cancer Institute through the Osawa Foundation. Coinciding with the event is the launch of "Healing Gardens" Christmas cards reproducing three of Camille’s art pieces. For inquiries, log on to www.camilledelarosa.com or e-mail delarosacamille@yahoo.com.