On November 21st, MoNA had the pleasure of welcoming another group of ProGED and DTI representatives from different parts of the Philippines.
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DTI and ProGED visit MoNA
It was a great honor and privilege for Chief Stewarding officer Edna Lee and her staff at West Gorordo Hotel to give a special Green Hotel and Museum Tour to visitors from DTI-Luzon (Department of Trade and Industry) who were in town by the invitation of ProGED (Promotion of Green Economic Development). ProGED is a project of GIZ (German development agency-Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH), an organization that supports projects for international green economic development.
Here are some photos taken during their visit at the MoNA— Studio Gallery:
Visitors from DTI-Luzon and ProGED at the MoNA-Studio Gallery
Here are some photos taken during their visit at the MoNA —Museum:
Visitors from DTI-Luzon and ProGED at the MoNA -Museum
DTI-Luzon and ProGED at the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art (MoNA-museum)
The group in front of the painting “Last Days of Summer”
DTI-Luzon and ProGED Group in front of West Gorordo Hotel after the Green Hotel and Museum Tour
Watch this video “Greening Good Practice”, ProGED features West Gorordo “Green”Hotel
GIZ Philippines and Pacific cites West Gorordo “GREEN” Hotel for its GOOD PRACTICE
STC – Green Hotel & Museum Tour
Last Sept 29 and 30, MoNA was happy to welcome a group of 163 students and 8 teachers from Saint Theresa’s College. They were doing a Green Hotel Tour at West Gorordo Hotel. They learned about the different eco features and practices at the hotel as well as how the Museum of Naïve Art is a means to promote sustainability and connectedness in our community.
Here are some photos of the STC group:
Edna Lee, Chief Stewarding Officer of West Gorordo Hotel, welcomes the group
Johanna Estremos, HR Head at West Gorordo Hotel, explains the eco features and practices of the hotel
Here’s a photo taken inside the MoNA Studio Gallery:
Here are some photos taken inside the Paulina Constancia Museum of Naïve Art [MoNA]:
Thank you for your visit STC friends! See you again!
Montessori Kids visit the MoNA -part 2
Saturday, Sept 10th: Montessori Kids ARTivity at the MoNA
Here are photos of the ARTivity session and the drawings of our little guests from the Holy Infant School (H.I.S.) Montessori of Lapu Lapu City.
Excited to start drawing, just waiting for instructions…
Taking a seat and waiting for instructions..
ARTivity Instructions: Ongoing at the MoNA Studio Gallery is PC’s Roadside Markets show (which features the collection recently exhibited in Slovenia) thus the young museum visitors were asked to DRAW a STREET VENDOR. Here are examples of vendors by Paulina Constancia on the left and by her son Lucas on the right.
Here are some collages of the art created by our young museum visitors from Holy Infant School (H.I.S.) Montessori of Lapu Lapu City.
Collage of street vendor drawings by HIS Montessori kids – Grades 1 to 3, ages 7 to 9 {1 of 4 collages}
Collage of street vendor drawings by HIS Montessori kids – Grades 1 to 3, ages 7 to 9 {2 of 4 collages}
Collage of street vendor drawings by HIS Montessori kids – Grades 1 to 3, ages 7 to 9 {3 of 4 collages}
Collage of HIS Montessori kids – Grades 1 to 3, ages 7 to 9 {4 of 4 collages}
After the ARTivity the kids got to view Paulina Constancia’s collection “ROADSIDE MARKETS/Tindahan sa Dalan” at the MoNA Studio Gallery. This collection was just recently exhibited at the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists in Slovenia.
Kids proudly showing their Street Vendor drawings…
More kids and their drawings…
Thank you Holy Infant School (HIS) Montessori for making us a part of your Cebu City educational tour. We hope your visit to the MoNA will inspire you in art and life! Hope to see you again!
Montessori Kids visit the MoNA -part 1
Saturday, Sept 10th at the MoNA.
92 students plus 10 teachers and parents visited the MoNA
The students were from Grades 1 to 3, ages 7 to 9, from HIS (Holy Infant School) Montessori of Lapu Lapu City
HIS Montessori service bus arrives at West Gorordo Hotel.
Kids watching MoNA Intro Video
At MoNA Studio Gallery checking out PC’s latest collections…
Lucas, Paulina’s son, shares personal insights into his Mama’s art.
Art and Peace be with you all…
PC artcards for all our young guests
What perfect timing- the Montessori kids visit while Paulina Constancia is in town…so lots of photos with the artist and her son Lucas.
And here’s the second group…
And the third group…
Group shot right in front of West Gorordo Hotel just before we say goodbye…
Bye, bye kids. Hope to see you again at the MoNA!
Project Baby Pink Turn-over
Sept 10th at the MoNA.
Paulina Constancia had the pleasure of turning over the Project Baby Pink collection to My Refuge House (MRH). Present at the simple turn-over ceremony were Rose Anne Obenque of MRH, American Psychologist Dr. Yvonne and husband Wig.
The Project Baby Pink collection is seen here turned over to Rose Anne Obenque of My Refuge House and American Psychologist Dr. Yvonne.
Paulina showing some of the PBP collection and title cards to Dr. Yvonne.
“Very powerful images from a psychological perspective”, says Dr. Yvonne.
Here’s a photo of the Project Baby Pink collection while on display at the lobby of West Gorordo Hotel.
Learn more about Project Baby Pink (PBP), watch this video
Learn more about My Refuge House
Japanese Musical Connection
August 15 at the MoNA.
The family of Japanese cellist Harumi Takaishi came to the MoNA to have a private tour of the museum with artist Paulina Constancia who happened to be in town.
Harumi met Paulina’s nephew Mikko Pablo (also a cellist) at a peace concert for 1000 cellos in Hiroshima. Both Mikko and Harumi met as peace concert performers in Japan. Years later Hiromi’s family visits Mikko’s family in Cebu.
At the entrance of the MoNA: (L-R) Hidehiro, Harumi, Miori (daughter), Kohtaroh (son) and artist Paulina Constancia
Harumi was so happy to find many music-inspired work at the MoNA. She insisted on being photographed in front of this image of a cellist entitled “Hibiscus Melody” since she is a cellist herself. And she was happy to pose with her imaginary cello…
Close up photo of PC’s painted quilt “Hibiscus Melody”, part of the collection Hue and I in a Secret Garden which was shown in The Netherlands in the year 2000
Paulina’s art “Spider Finders” is a perfect backdrop for this loving Mother-son-daughter team. Here are Harumi, Kohtaroh and Miori mimicking the action in Paulina’s painting.
Close up photo of PC’s painted quilt “Spider Finders”, part of the collection Hue and I in a Secret Garden which was shown in the Netherlands in the year 2000
Final pose with this musical and adventure-loving Japanese family. (L-R) Artist Paulina Constancia, Hidehiro (High School teacher and sax player), Kohtaroh (motorbike dealer and guitar player), Miori (fashion design student), Harumi (cellist).
Here’s To Art, Music, PEACE & Friendship!!!
July 30 Meet & Greet at MoNA
It was a great meet and greet event at the MoNA last Saturday, July 30 in Cebu. Nice to see regular and new museum supporters.
There were 4 main activities:
1st Activity: Watch video summary of the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists which Paulina recently attended in Slovenia
2nd Activity: View the Tindahan sa Dalan/Roadside Markets collection which Paulina completed and exhibited in Slovenia; meet & greet with artist
3rd Activity: Draw your own vendor at the Boardroom and then hang your masterpiece at the MoNA Studio Gallery
4th Activity: Visit the MoNA (museum)
Followed of course by some simple yet delicious snacks prepared by West Gorordo Hotel’s Journey’s Cafe.
Thank you to all of you who joined us on Saturday. If you want to see Paulina’s new collection “Tindahan sa Dalan/Roadside Markets”, please drop by Mon-Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. For other inquiries please call West Gorordo Hotel at 2314347.
Tindahan sa Dalan in Cebu on July 30
Paulina’s Art in Galerija likovnih samorastnikov Trebnje, Slovenia
We just want to share with you the exciting news that Paulina Constancia has recently turned over two of her artworks from her collection “Tindahan sa Dalan/”Roadside Markets” (Obcestne stojnice- in Slovenian) to the Galerija likovnih samorastnikov Trebnje or the Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists. Formal turn over happened during the Closing Ceremony of the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists at the Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists in Slovenia on June 18. Paulina was one of the 8 naive artists invited to participate in the said meeting which took place in Trebnje Gallery from June 11 to 18, 2016.
Artwork #1
COKEconuts
40 x 50 cm
mixed media art on paper by Paulina Constancia
“Tindahan sa Dalan/”Roadside Markets” collection, 2016
Now in the Permanent Collection of Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists, Slovenia
The vendor sells fresh coconuts – a very healthy food, while the vendor’s child is on her 3rd bottle of Coke. This piece shows the nutritional choices parents make for their children. This is always one of the challenges in the Philippines and anywhere in the world. More raw, natural food is essential in our diet. Ironically, as this image shows, even those who have easy access to that still have a curious preference for the unhealthier things in life. – P.Constancia
Paulina Constancia handing over “COKEconuts” to Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists; artwork was received by Patricija Pavlič, Director of the Center for Education and Culture in Trebnje
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Artwork #2
CORNtemplations
40 x 50 cm
mixed media art on paper by Paulina Constancia
“Tindahan sa Dalan/”Roadside Markets” collection, 2016
Now in the Permanent Collection of Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists, Slovenia
This piece shows that it is imperative that we are vigilant about the truths and lies about our food (its composition and cultivation) and how they affect human, animal and environmental health.
Bee colonies are collapsing around the world. Many experts believe that this is happening due to the large scale use of genetically modified (GM) plants.
Albert Einstein quote: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.”
This piece highlights the genetically modified maize variant called Bt Corn. As you can see the corn vendor’s name is Mon Santos, his nose is growing because he claims that he sells healthy food. Meantime, the old man at the bench is being enlightened on the matter, and the father and son are spreading the truth about Bt corn and GMOs.
In my hometown, corn growers and vendors tell buyers ‘yes, this is all natural, no pesticides”, you have to wonder if they are being outright deceptive or if they themselves have been deceived… – P.Constancia
Paulina Constancia handing over “CORNtemplations” to Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists; artwork was received by the gallery’s curator Andrejka Nose
Learn more about Bt Corn
Read “Monsanto and GMO Lies Revealed”
The Meeting in Trebnje-Day 8-Closing Ceremony and Handing Over of Artworks
Day 8 (June 18) In the morning there was just a short closing program, then handing over of artworks for the permanent collection of Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists, followed by a farewell lunch.
Photos show: Trebnje Gallery admin, supporters and some friends of Marga visiting from Verona, Italia.
Here are the artists with Patricija Pavlič, Director, Center for Education and Culture in Trebnje and with the mayor of one of the municipalities supporting this meeting.
Visitors checking out some of the art handed over for the gallery’s permanent collection.
Paulina, Marga and Mia with their new souvenir mugs from the 49th International Meeting- courtesy of Trebnje Gallery
Farewell Dinner with fellow participating artists, Trebnje Gallery administrators and supporters, and film makers (they were filming the meeting to include some footages to a documentary they are making to be released on the 5oth year of this international meeting)
Here are the artworks created and handed over by the 8 participating artists of the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists (June 11-18, 2016) to the Trebnje Gallery of Naïve Artists, Slovenia
The Meeting in Trebnje-Day 6- Ljubljana Excursion
Day 6 (June 16) – The artists created a little bit in their studios in the morning then in the afternoon off they went to the capital city of Ljubljana.
First stop- The National Gallery
Learn more about the National Gallery of Slovenia
Our group entering the National Gallery from a back entrance. That’s IVANA from Serbia, a fellow participant in the meeting in Trebnje.
L-R-Igor checking out the Crucified Christ – incredible wood sculpture; Our guide- a prominent figure in Ljubljana arts and culture
The Judgment of Solomon as protrayed by a Slovenian artist . Learn more about The Judgment of Solomon
This is our group’s favorite….A Slovenian artist’s interpretation of Danse Macabre or the universality of death…
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Second stop- Metelkova
an abandoned barracks turned artist squatter colony
Read more about Europe’s most successful urban squat
Slovenian sculptor Rok Mohar, one of the participating artists in the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists at the Trebnje Gallery, is a resident artist of the Metelkova. He takes his artist-friends on a tour of the colony as well as his home studio.
“So much art, so little time to look at all them up close!” – Paulina Constancia and friends visiting Metelkova
Rok Mohar prepares coffee for all his visiting artist friends from the International Meeting of Naïve Artists
Rok Mohar’s creations in plaster
Mia, Marga, Denis and Paulina
Not a bare corner in this artists’ colony
Marga, Ivana and Igor pose in front of mosaic art covered building in Metelkova
LGBT community preparing materials for Pride Day
One of the many whimsical creations at Metelkova – perhaps we can call it “Mouse in Havaianas”, hahaha
The Meeting in Trebnje-Days 3 to 7 -Collaborative Art with Paulina
Days 3 to 7 (June 13 to June 17): The participating artists at the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists at Trebnje Gallery interacted with various groups of schoolchildren. Paulina Constancia thought of a little collaborative artwork she could start with the young visitors.
Paulina showed the children the possibilities of trace-cut-glue. So the piece “Show Your True Colors” was born!
Trace and Cut…
Then glue…
Here’s Paulina unifying the many elements contributed to the piece.
Here’s the completed želva/turtle collaborative art made in Trebnje entitled “Show Your True Colors”. (created by Paulina Constancia in collaboration with young visitors at the International Meeting of Naive Artists in Trebnje Gallery, Slovenia- June 11-18, 2016).
Using fabric and acrylic paint, many contributed to this piece. Translations of “Show Your True Colors” in many languages was made possible with the help of the other participating artists at the meeting.
The Meeting in Trebnje-Days 3 to 7 -Artmaking + Studio Visits
Days 3 to 7 (June 13 to June 17): The artists spent their time creating at their studio spaces at Trebnje Gallery. There were also many studio visits from school children. The gallery is actually part of the Center for Culture and Education, and the main purpose of the gallery is to educate the public about naïve art, most especially the young schooling public. Below are photos of the young visitors to the gallery during the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists:
Meet & Greet & Watch Artists at Work:
Top (L-R) sculptor Rok Mohar (Slovenia), glass painter Denis Toth (Croatia)
Bottom (L-R) Marga Fabbri (Argentina), Paulina Constrancia (Philippines/Canada), and Mia Bergqvist (Finland)
Not in photo mosaic are:
Igor Simonović (Serbia), Jelena Marković (Serbia/Germany) and Ivana Stanisavljević Negić (Serbia).
Here are some really young guests at Paulina Constancia’s studio space at Trebnje Gallery. Gallery curator Andrejka Nose is explaining to the children in Slovenian the art techniques and materials that Paulina uses in her work.
Here are some teenage visitors with their teachers and some of the participating artists at the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists at Trebnje Gallery.
The Meeting in Trebnje-Day 2-Studio Work Begins
In the afternoon of Day 2 (June 12) the participating artists started creating in their assigned mini studio spaces within Trebnje Gallery. Here are some photos of the artists at work:
From left in clockwise direction: Mia Bergqvist (Finland), Jelena Marković (Serbia/Germany), Ivana Stanisavljević Negić (Serbia), Paulina Constrancia (Philippines/Canada) and Marga Fabbri (Argentina)
Not in photo mosaic are:
Rok Mohar (Slovenia)
Igor Simonović (Serbia)
Denis Toth (Croatia)
There was free flowing coffee and lots of fruit and pastry for the artists to enjoy during studio hours. Plus, there was always somebody assigned by the gallery to be present to brew coffee and attend to the needs of the artists. Mornings it was Vesna and afternoons it was Ana. Warm and wonderful hospitality indeed!
The Meeting in Trebnje-Day 2-Morning Discussion
Day 2 (June 12) started with a meeting with artists over a morning coffee. Each artist was asked a question specific to his/her own creative practice. Several gallery friends and supporters were also present to listen to the discussion.
L-R Andrejka Nose (Trebnje Gallery curator), Jelena Marković (Serbia/Germany), Igor Simonović (Serbia), Rok Mohar (Slovenia), Ivana Stanisavljević Negić (Serbia), Marga Fabbri (Argentina), Mia Bergqvist (Finland) and Paulina Constrancia (Philippines/Canada). Not present at the discussion was Denis Toth (Croatia).
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The morning discussion was facilitated by Trebnje Gallery curator Andrejka Nose. Paulina and the other artists at the meeting thought that Andrejka makes a fantastic journalist. She ought to create a you tube channel featuring a series of interviews of naïve artists from Slovenia and across the globe.
In the little Slovenian town of Trebnje ART is alive and is embraced and supported by many kind folks.
During the discussion, images of the works of the participating artists in the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists were projected on a screen for all to see.
Free flowing coffee for artists and spectators alike and of course unlimited homemade Slovenian cookies plus succulent cherries from the gallery curator -Andrejka’s garden
The Meeting in Trebnje-Day 1-Opening Ceremony
The 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists in Trebnje formally started with an opening reception at 6 pm on June 11. In attendance were Patricija Pavlič, Director, Center for Education and Culture in Trebnje and Andrejka Nose, Trebnje Gallery curator. Also present were mayors of the different municipalities in Slovenia helping fund this annual meeting. Also present were friends and supporters of Trebnje Gallery.
Below is the invitation and program of the opening ceremony.
The opening program started with introductions of the 8 participating naïve artists and special guests. Then there was lovely flute and piano music, meet and greet with the artists, light cocktails followed by dinner at the Hotel Opara. Here are a few photos from that very special night.
(L-R ) Patricija Pavlič, Director of the Center for Education and Culture in Trebnje, Mayor of one of the local municipalities supporting this annual event, Trebnje Gallery curator Andrejka Nose
Introduction of the Participating artists:
Row 1- Paulina Constancia (Philippines/Canada), Marga Fabbri (Argentina)
Row 2- Mia Bergqvist (Finland), Rok Mohair (Slovenia), Jelena Marković (Serbia/Germany)
Row 3- Igor Simonović (Serbia), Ivana Stanisavljević Negić (Serbia)
There was lots of flute and piano music between introductions…
Photo of participating artists with the mayors of different Slovenian municipalities and Patricija Pavlič, Director of the Center for Education and Culture in Trebnje.
Here are the 7 out of the 8 participating artists of the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists. The only artist absent was Denis Toth from Croatia.
Meet and greet and light cocktails…
A sumptuous dinner at Hotel Opara across the gallery where all participating artists were also billeted.
A lovely night, the meeting is off to a great start indeed!!!
International Meeting of Naïve Artists in Slovenia
Good news for Cebu and the Philippines…our homegrown talent Paulina Constancia is one of 8 artists invited to participate in the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists which is happening from June 11-18 in Trebnje Gallery, Slovenia.
The Participants of the 49th International Meeting of Naïve Artists:
Mia Bergqvist, Finland
Paulina Constancia,Philippines/Canada
Marga Fabbri, Argentina
Jelena Marković, Serbia/Germany
Rok Mohar, Slovenia
Igor Simonović, Serbia
Ivana Stanisavljević Negić, Serbia
Denis Toth, Croatia
Here is a collage of the artists’ photos as posted in Trebnje Gallery’s website:
About the International Meeting in Trebnje, Slovenia:
“The first art camp/Meeting of naïve artist was held in Trebnje in 1968 with 9 artists participating. At the beginning the art camps and exhibitions were focused on Yugoslav naïve art. However, the annual meetings and exhibitions have soon grown to international scale with artists coming from all around the world to participate in the Meeting…” Read more
Here is a little introduction about artist Paulina Constancia in Slovenian on the gallery’s website. Read here about all participating artists.
This is very exciting for Paulina Constancia and MoNA of course. We will be posting photos of the meeting in the coming weeks.
GSK 2016 at the MoNA, Part 12
Thank you so much to all of you who came to join us in celebrating our culture and heritage at the MoNA during Gabii sa Kabilin last May 27. We are glad that we joined forces with other heritage sites in Cebu to bring you a memorable heritage night adventure.
1- Flying Hearts Photo Booth
2- Viewing MoNA Intro Video
3- Paulina Constancia Studio Tour
4- Museum Scavenger Hunt
5- With Wings, Will Travel Photo Booth
6- JEEPity Do! – Color Your Own Paper Jeepney Workshop
7-Pine Art Print: Pineapple-Themed Monoprinting Workshop
8-Free Tasting: Local Gelato & Flavoured Milk (Gelato Eliseo)
9- Storytelling with Cathy Miro-Adalim
10- Ukulele Workshop with Regie & Venus of TURTULELE
11- Linusak Making and Free Tasting with Journeys Cafe
Special thanks goes to Junnale Castro and other GSK organizers at RAFI. We also wish to thank all our partners, staff and volunteers for helping us realise this year’s GSK program at MoNA:
- West Gorordo Hotel (An Essence & Permaculture Inspired Hotel) Management and Staff
- Journeys Cafe Staff
- Elicon House (Ecological Living Conservation House)
- The Mayflower Inn (A Heritage & Permaculture-inspired Hotel)
- Joel Lee & the Eliseo Artisan Gelato/JME Food Products Corp.staff
- Regie & Venus Bernaldez of TURTULELE
- Cathy Miro-Adalim
- Edna Lee
- Mishka Watin
- Michael Wortman
- Noel Ting of Office Maxx Printing & Finishing Solutions
Here are some photos of the Meet & Greet with international naïve artist Paulina Constancia during GSK 2016.
GSK 2016 at the MoNA, part 11
Last stop for GSK visitors to MoNA was the LINUSAK Making and Free Tasting with Delia of Journeys Cafe. It’s a very simple recipe but requires a lot of muscle power. Some visitors were brave (and strong enough!) to try their hand at preparing this classic Cebuano snack. Others were just happy to watch and taste.
Yum Yum Yum in the Tum, Tum, Tum! Thank you Delia and Journeys Cafe for teaching us how to make LINUSAK. We hope to practice making this at home.
PAULINA CONSTANCIA MoNA 