RACINE (Roots)

Here are some of the photos of what took place during the opening reception of Jef's 3rd solo exhibition at Fort du Gripp, Ile de Groix, France last Saturday, October 10, 2015.

The exhibit will run until October 22, 2015.

Jef and I, would like to personally thank the people who have made this experience and residency possible:

FIFIG (Festival International du Film Insulaire de Groix- Sylvain Marmugi (Artistic Director), Francois Baron, Marie-Pia Hutinel, Ilona Stephanie Delmere, Lenaig Kermogant, Laurent Morisson, Thierry Bastien and all other volunteers.
Alliance Francaise de Manille - Mr. Patrick Deyvant
French Embassy-Manila
NCCA

And to the people of Groix who have welcomed us to the island and have been overwhelmingly supportive of this endeavor.

(L) ondine | 81cm x 60cm | oil on canvas| 2015; (R) MARIE | 81 cm x 65 cm | oil on canvas | 2015

 Groix singer, musician Laurent Morisson looking at his portrait for the first time. He's quite pleased.

Laurent Morisson getting ready to perform during the opening reception.

Marie, the model of the painting on the right. We met her with a group of other children while they visited one lavoir in Kermario thru L' association Saint-Gunthiern (volunteers responsible for the upkeep and providing awareness of Groix's lavoir and fontaines). The association cleans and maintains one lavoir or fountain per week, 28 of which only remain today. The elders in the association taught the children the traditional way of washing (using the wooden platforms where women knelt while washing, wooden washing bat and homemade soap), and drying clothes and the important role of the young generation in preserving the place.

The portrait of the old lady on the right, entitled "ondine" (little waves) is the President of the said association.

One of the two lavoirs we visited with Marie's group in Kermario.

taking pictures before the opening

Ifugao Man holding Tapuy (Rice Wine)

from left: "inspiration (breathe-in), ombrages(shaded), entre chien et loup (French term for twilight, when you cannot distinguish a dog from a wolf)

from left: confluences, vent de l'eau, fin de saison (end of season)

le béguin (Breton hat) | 81cm x 60cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

(L) ondine | 81cm x 60cm | oil on canvas| 2015; (R) MARIE | 81 cm x 65 cm | oil on canvas | 2015

Remnant V | 20" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015

Remnant II | 20" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015

Remnant IV | 22" x 18" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Frédéric and Nathalie Delange Collection, France

Allu Kuy | 48" x 36" | Oil on canvas | 2015 | Eric Régénermel Collection, France

Below: With former mayor of Groix, Dr. Eric Régénermel. He said he will hang his collection in his office and clinic so his patients can enjoy viewing the painting too.

le béguin | 32" x 24" | Oil on canvas | 2015 | Festival International du Film Insulaire de Groix Collection, France. The model is wearing the traditional costume of Groix. The design and style of their women's traditional hat is unique in all of Brittany.

Remnant III | 22" x 18" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Christine Marmugi Collection, France

Marie | 32" x 26" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Elisabeth & Guénaël Mahé Collection, France

vent de l'eau 2 | 13" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Christine Marmugi Collection, France

vent de l'eau 3 | 13" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Sylvain Marmugi Collection, France

vent de l'eau 4 | 13" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015

Below: one of the traditional "fontaines" found in Kermarec.

éphémère 2 | 12" x 12" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Ilona Stephanie Delmere Collection, France

Below: Port Tudy (Main Port)

éphémère 3 | 12" x 12" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Laurent Morisson Collection, France

inspiration | 26" x 32" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Lyliane Thérin Collection, France

Ifugao Man Holding Tapuy (Rice wine) | 48" x 36" | Oil on canvas | 2015 | Sylvain Marmugi collection, France

Calvaire | 27 cm x 41 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

Below: Jef in front of the Calvaire.

éphémère 1 | 27 cm x 41 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

Below: the tallest Menhir in the island. This was a pleasant surprise for Jef. He enjoyed reading the French comics, "Astérix and Obélix" during his teenage years and little did he know that the these monuments (including some Dolmens) are also present in the island.

confluences | 46 cm x 55 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

Below: a typical house design in the island

ombrages | 55cm x 46 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

temps variable | 27 cm x 41 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

vent de l'eau (water's wind) | 41 cm x 33 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

entre chien et loup | 55 cm x 46 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

fin de saison (end of season) | 46 cm x 61 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

  ondine| 81 cm x 60 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015

outside Jef's studio

Above: Interview with Morgan Le Moullac for the article in OUEST-FRANCE newspaper:
 http://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/groix-56590/jef-cablog-artiste-peintre-la-nature-au-bout-du-couteau-3711712

Interview with local press during 15th Festival International du Film Insulaire in Ile de Groix held from Aug. 19-23, 2015.

Interview with Le Telegramme during the Festival, August 19-23, 2015.

Jef inside his studio, provided by FIFIG during his residency.

RACINES (3rd SOLO Exhibition by Jef Cablog)

Exhibiting the resulting works from his one-and-a-half month residency in Ile de Groix, Bretagne, France thru Festival International du Film Insulaire (FIFIG), Jef Cablog presents "RACINES" (French for ROOTS).

Opening Reception: October 10, 2015 (Saturday), 6PM
Exhibit runs: October 10-22, 2015
Venue: Fort du Gripp, Ile de Groix, 56590 Bretagne, France

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM INSULAIRE DE GROIX-FIFIG

GROIX ISLAND, BRITTANY, FRANCE (AUGUST 19-23, 2015) 

The International Film Festival of the Islands celebrates its 15th edition featuring the Philippines.  This year they feature a country composed of more than 7,100 islands and a people where cinema is undergoing a revival and growing international presence. To be shown are 25 documentary, short and feature films about Filipinos, their way of life, humor and toughness, and their commitment to address the ills of Philippines society. The Festival also features a competition of documentary films from all over the world, panel discussions, concerts, art exhibitions and debates.

Jef Cablog's painting entitled, "LUSH" is the banner artwork chosen by the FIFIG Artistic Director and organizing committee to be printed in all of the Festival's promotional materials. It is also the first time they invited an artist from the featured island to exhibit his actual paintings during the Festival and for an artist residency in Groix from August 24 to October 31, 2015,  with the aim of creating a fusion between the traditional cultures of insular Filipinos and Breton people. 

FILMS TO BE FEATURED:

ANG BABAE SA LIKOD NG MAMBABATOK (Director/Writer: Lauren Sevilla Faustino)

SONATA (Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes)

MAGDALENA (Anna Isabelle Matutina)

DAUGHTERS OF CORDILERA (Ilang-Ilang Quijano)

WAR IS A TENDER THING (Adjani Arumpac)

PORTRAITS OF MOSQUITO PRESS (J. Luis Burgos)

DEBOSYON (Alvin B. Yapan)

LOLA (Brillante Mendoza)

NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY (Lav Diaz)

BUSONG (Solito Arts Productions & Cinemalaya)

BASAR BANAL (NCCA and PAICD)

TAKLUB (Centerstage Productions)

COMPETITION ENTRIES: France, Taiwan, Canada, Ireland and Hawaii, Philippines

Manille (by Boris Garavini and Cizia Hugon, Philippines)

Harana, The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade (by: Benito Bautista, , Philippines)

Nick and Chai (Rowena Sanchez & Charena Escala,, Philippines)

EXHIBITORS:

Jef Cablog-Philippines (Painting)

Jerome Bouyer- France (Photography)

Antoine de Tapol- France (Photography)

COEXISTENCE (2nd One-Man Exhibition by Jef Cablog)

The most awaited opening reception of Jef Cablog's 2nd solo show was held last August 6, 2015 (Thursday) from 6PM onwards at the ART CENTER, SM Megamall. Here are some photos of what transpired that evening:

SYMBIOSIS , RESUSCITATE and BIOTIC

RESUSCITATE and BIOTIC

from Left: Duffie Hufana Osental, Editor-in-Chief of ART+ Magazine, Nicholas Teotico, Atty. Pancho Umali representing Atty. Jose Ferdinand Rojas (Gen, Manager of PCSO), Architect Rey Mariano (Executive Designer at KKE Pte LTD, Singapore), Olga Gonzales, Rose and Tony Paner (BPI Treasurer) , Susanne Tiausas (owner of Galerie Francesca)

with collector Sir Rey Mariano from Singapore

Ma'am Rose and Sir Tony Paner, collectors of SOLEMN and TARAW 1

Mr. & Mrs. William Chua

Atty. Rory Ocampo collector of Figured Obscurity 2, 25 and 78.

RESUSCITATE | 72" x 96" | Oil on canvas | Private Collection, Philippines

DOWNSTREAM, 72" x 96", oil on canvas. Jerwin and Regina Lopez collection, Philippines

with Mrs. Olga Gonzales collector of DEWY-EYED and AMAYA 2

BIOTIC and IN REMISSION

CHAPOR(ASH) | 48" x 60"| Oil on canvas | Private Collection, Philippines. Jef originally made the piece in portrait orientation and even signed the piece at the  lower right corner; but he eventually decided  that the final orientation should be in landscape so the piece would have an illusion that the lass is either floating or falling from above.

 "This piece is about "impermanence". It signifies that nothing is constant, every living being is subject to sickness and death, beauty fades, leaves fall, culture changes. When we learn to accept and embrace impermanence and try to adapt, only then can we appreciate this painful beauty of temporary existence".- JEF CABLOG 2015

Necklace corsage/leis I made especially for the guest of honors. (Black, red & white ribbon design is from the Ibaloi tribe of Benguet and the sunflower symbolizes Baguio, where we are currently based)

I also made the boxes for the limited edition tokens Jef designed for the guest of honors. The gold string was replaced with jute string (final version).

"COEXISTENCE" limited edition terra-cotta plaques for the guest of honors designed by Jef.

BEAUTY WITH IMPERFECTIONS. Back detail of plaque, signed by the artist later on.

BIOTIC | 48" x 60 | Oil on canvas | Joy Rojas Collection, Philippines

VITAL| 72" x 72"| Oil on canvas | Alexander Lim Collection, Philippines

IN REMISSION | 48" x 60 | Oil on canvas | Private Collection, Philippines

  MARONG-AG (BRAVE ONE) | 72" x 72 | Oil on canvas | Private Collection, Philippines

SYMBIOSIS | 48" x 60 | Oil on canvas | Brian Ilarde Collection, Philippines

PRIMAL | 72" x 72" | Oil on canvas 

For those still interested to view Jef's exhibit pieces, the show runs until Aug 11, 2015 at ART CENTER, 4th Floor, Bldg A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. As of that evening, only two of the nine exhibit pieces are available.

I would also like to take this chance to thank all those who attended especially to our guest of honors who tried to come despite of their hectic schedule and the long hours of traffic and heavy downpour that day and most especially to Ma'am Susanne and Galerie Francesca staff for doing a good job in setting up the show.

CABLOG TACKLES TRAGEDY OF NATURE IN 'COEXISTENCE'

A feature article came out yesterday in the Philippine Daily Inquirer about Jef's 2nd solo show.

 THERE is a painting in London’s Tate Britain Museum by Pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais called “Ophelia.”
Completed in 1852, the painting depicts the character of Ophelia from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” singing as she drowns in a river. The painting is remarkable because of the strikingly haunting visual aesthetic.

Millais’ Ophelia is a beautiful maiden surrounded by the detailed flora of the woodlands. But what is more striking is the symbolism Millais employs—of mankind’s once close relationship with nature as drowning.

Read more from this article: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/202172/cablog-tackles-tragedy-of-nature-in-coexistence/#ixzz3hoJ5HaZq