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The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong hosted on 12 November 2018 a three-day exhibit titled “Linea Fina” at the Consulate Gallery, showcasing the artworks of renowned painter Lydia Velasco and five other Filipino contemporary artists, namely Julius Legaspi, Noel Bueza, Erwin Mallari, Salvador Ching and Adeline Buenaventura.

Consul General Antonio A. Morales led the opening ceremony and cocktail reception, inviting guests to view the diverse artworks ranging from paintings to sculptures which were on display until 14 November 2018.

Linea Fina also featured art workshop sessions for household service workers in Hong Kong conducted in watercolor by Julius Legaspi and in oil pastel by Noel Bueza on 11 November 2018 at the Gallery. Both artists conducted lessons on basic drawing, color mixing and brush stroke techniques.

The event was held in partnership with Kambal Gallery, a Hong Kong-based collective founded by twins Irene Bernarte Haagen and Anna Pendry with the objective of promoting and elevating Filipino arts in the international art scene.

 

Consul General Antonio A. Morales (3rd from left) and (from left) Noel Bueza, Lydia Velasco and Julius Legaspi cut the ceremonial ribbon to open a three-day exhibit entitled “Linea Fina” on 12 November 2018 at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Ana Pendry, Irene Bernarte Haagen and Deputy Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan.

 

Consul General Morales delivers welcome remarks at the opening of a three-day exhibit entitled “Linea Fina” on 12 November 2018 at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery. Also in photo are (from left to right) Vice Consul Robert D. Quintin and Cultural Assistant Fajie Fajardo.

 

Guests gather for the opening ceremony of the three-day art exhibit Linea Fina at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery, which features the diverse art-pieces by Filipino artists, namely Julius Legaspi, Lydia Velasco, Noel Bueza, Salvador Ching, Erwin Mallari and Adeline Buenaventura.

 

Household service workers in Hong Kong participate in the art workshop sessions conducted in watercolor by Julius Legaspi and in oil pastel by Noel Bueza on 11 November 2018 at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery. The artists, who were featured in the three-day art exhibit Linea Fina, conducted lessons on basic drawing, color mixing and brush stroke techniques.

 

Appearing pleased with their newly acquired art skills, the participants of the watercolor painting workshop pose with professional painter Julius Legaspi (middle), who conducted the session as preparatory outreach stage of the three-day exhibit Linea Fina held at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery on 12-14 November 2018. Also in photo are Mses. Ana Pendry and Irene Haagen of Kambal Gallery, Cultural Officer Loise Abad (7th, 8th, 9th from left) and Fajie Fajardo (far right).

 

Household service workers in Hong Kong who participated in an oil pastel workshop session conducted by painter Noel Bueza are all smiles as they show off their finished art pieces at the Philippine Consulate General Gallery on 11 November 2018.