Elena Coyiuto debuts at Big and Small
MANILA, Philippines - Mendez Big and Small Gallery presents a Valentine group show titled “HeArt,” which is on view starting today until Feb. 24 at the SM Art Center, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
Elena Coyiuto makes her debut as an artist at the “HeArt” group show. Coyiuto — a literature major and well-versed in the arts — attended the Kline Academy of Fine Art in Los Angeles, California. She was mentored by three-time Carlos Palanca awardee and famed artist Egai Fernandez as well as Fernando Sena, the Father of Philippine Art Workshops. Elena explains, “Art is my passion. It is a wonderful thing to be able to do what one loves doing.” A particularly emotional piece is “Heart Prints in the Sand” by Elena.
Participating artists are Aleah Angeles, Kenneth Batubatan, Jotyl Jan Bermudez, Reynard Borillo, Taco Borja, Gomersindo Cabanig, Ian Cadiong, John Allan Paul Calalo, Chester Calayag, Danny Chua, Elena Coyiuto, One Cubacub, Juan De Mesa, Neil Dela Cruz, King Nelson Duyan, Dave Dy, Aubrey Fajardo, Pedro Garcia II, Renzo Guino, Is Jumalon, Sherwin Mara, Martin Maturan, Joel Mendez MD, Romilo Nadonza, MB Pacquing, Alvin Paraguison, Froilan Pastrana, Dominick Pilapil, Rene Pilapil, Dante Pintor, Arnulfo Ragma II, Cid Reyes, Mary Ann Reyes, Benjamin Saban, Catherine Salazar, Emmanuel Salazar, Alvin Sales, JM Saycon, Joen Sudlon, Jong Tangiday, Nikki Shannez Tangiday, Noli Vicedo, Jemima Yabes, and Ronald Ventura.
Dr. Joel Mendez curates the exhibit.
“Undying Heart” by Froilan Pastrana Jr.(left) “Love” by Juan De Mesa(right)
For details, call 527-3128, 516-3342, SMS 0917-8482691 or e-mail mendezbigandsmall@yahoo.com.ph.
