The above paintings shown are: “Uprising of Love” by Jomike Tejido, “Laban Lang” by Elmer Borlongan, and “Lendenii” by Robert Alejandro. The paintings differentiate themselves with their creators’ techniques, from abstract to detailed pieces, but with the same message in love:
We Pthink Leni!
The art exhibit “Mas Radikal Ang Magmahal” (“To Love Is More Radical” – my translation) will be shown virtually on www.radikal.ph. Indeed, the 3 images above collectively prove the exhibit’s title/claim.
Ms Christa says:
Vice President Leni Robredo's various programs, including the anti-poverty project Angat Buhay, vaccination drive Swab Cab, and online tele-consult Bayanihan E-Konsulta, are mostly powered by supporters, volunteers, and partnerships with various organizations. So it doesn't come as a surprise that her bid for (her country’s) presidency is also driven by volunteer initiatives. (The list) includes the convergence of more than 100 artists who agreed to participate in a fundraising exhibit to support Robredo's campaign. “Mas Radikal Ang Magmahal” opens online on 14 February, Valentine's Day (radikal.ph).
Participating artists include Aldy Aguirre (“Braving The Waves”), Robert Alejandro, Elmer Borlongan, National Artist BenCab, Kora Dandan (“Sa Tabing Dagat”), Liza Flores (“Sowing The Seeds”), Jomike Tejido, with Gigo Alampay as organizer.
Ms Christa quotes Mr Alampay saying:
I think the coming election is as important as any we have faced. I lived through the 1986 elections, and this coming May 2022 exercise is reminiscent of the good [versus] evil vibe that pervaded those times.
[Robredo] is a transformational leader, and is the candidate that I have no reservations voting for. She's the president that my children deserve – honest, competent, incorruptible. Unfortunately and ironically, she is facing tall odds. So I just wanted to do what I could. For my children. For our country. For our future.
Now, if you look above again, you will note the “Thumbs Up & Down” icon (from Freerange) I superimposed. While I admire the art and heart of those 100+ artists trying to raise funds for Leni by their labors of love, I find something missing:
As with the other presidential candidates, Leni has announced no Vision for our beloved Philippines, no Mission accompanying, and no Strategy underlying.
What did the Bible say again? “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). And since I am an Agriculturist, I am looking for how she is looking at Agriculture, the #1 industry in the Philippines.
Salvador Dali said, “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” So? Translating “Mas radikal ang magmahal” herself, Leni Robredo must impress as a painter. I suggest she paints Vision as figure of speech, paints Mission as image, and paints Strategy as words. Just try that in Agriculture!@517
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