GECKO: the Journey continues (130cms x 130cms)

Works In Progress


The Artist with his Latest work, the Gecko Adventure I

Inspired by nature, it's beauty, habitat and all its belongings..

The Gecko Adventure I
Oil On Canvas, 130cms x 130cms
2006

Arts & Culture Achievements

Philippines
New National Artists Proclaimed

Newly proclaimed National Artists Bienvenido L. Lumbera (Literature), Ramon A. Obusan (Dance), Benedicto R. Cabrera (Visual Arts), Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. (Architecture), Ronald Allan K. Poe a.k.a. Fernando Poe Jr. (Film¬-Posthumous), Ramon Valera (Fashion Design-Posthumous) and Abdulmaari Asia Imao (Sculpture) were conferred the Order of National Artists in Malacañang on June 9 and were honored in a “Gabi ng Parangal” at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theater also on the same day.
The seven artists were named National Artists on May 23 for “their preeminent excellence in their own fields and for national genius that contributes to the artistic heritage of the Philippines and the world.”
At the Malacañang conferment ceremonies, the President presented the Order of National Artist Medallion and citations to Lumbera, Obusan, Cabrera, Santos and Imao, and to the families of the late Poe and Valera. The program included speeches by Ambeth Ocampo, chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Emily Abrera, chairman of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
At the CCP’s “Gabi ng Parangal,” the program included performances by the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Ballet Philippines and Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. Among the guest performers were singer May Bayot who sang “Magbalik Ka Na, Mahal” and three children’s choirs who rendered “Awit ng Pagsinta,” both from Lumbera’s “Rama Han,” and models wearing Ramon Valera gowns. There was also an audio-visual presentation on the life and works of the artists. This year’s “Parangal” was marked by upbeat and youthful presentations in a program sewn together by young actors selected from participants of Tanghalang Pilipino’s Children’s Theater and Teen Theater Workshops.
The Order of National Artists, formerly known as the National Artists Award, is one of the honors of the Philippines that embody the nation’s highest ideals in humanism and aesthetic expression through the distinct achievements of individual citizens. The order is jointly administered by the CCP and the NCCA and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions.

The AwardeesBenedicto "BenCab" Cabrera






Kuwait
Philippine Outstanding Award for Culture & Arts



The PHILIPPINE OUTSTANDING AWARD for CULTURE & ARTS was awarded to me by His Excellency Ambassador Ricardo Endaya on June 12,2006 (Philippine Independence Day) at the Ramada Hotel, State of Kuwait.

Me and my wife, Cecille.

My little angel, Aliyah who's also a part of the audience:-)

A pose with my Family.

New Works

Raja Cuda (The Prince and the Angler)-In progress (100 x 70 cms oil on canvas)

Sultan Adarna (The Prince and the Phoenix)-In progress (100 x 70 cms oil on canvas)

"de Colores" Opening Night

The Ribbon-Cutting ceremony with Shiekh Bader Al Sabah and His Excellency Ambassador Ricardo Endaya.
French Ambassador Corinne Breuzé being interviewed by the media.
A view of the inside gallery "packed" with friends, critiques, dealers, artists and the media.
Arcie, one of the glamour guest that nite, poses with my acrobat piece.

ALL GEARED UP!

Article published by Arab Times (Kuwait's English Daily) covered by Ms. Maxxy Santiago of ABS-CBN/TFC.

GilSem

"Emotions.. It's nature and relevance is what makes the foundation of my works. Vibrant and striking colors, slick and sharp techniques all in equilibrium, A fusion of passion and spontaneity creates an art that takes the observer to a dynamic state of consciousness where complexity blends with simplicity."

The SHOW

The Plight of the Dancing Gecko I (61 x 91cms Oil on Canvas)

Bought by Mr. Joe Kawasaki, Director of RAINMAKERS Motion Pictures-Kuwait

The Dancing Gecko 2-In Progress (61 x 91cms Oil on Canvas)

Sold to Mr. Hussam Khallaf, Deputy GM, PUBLICIS-Kuwait

Solitaire (61 x 91cms Oil on Canvas)

Confessions (61 x 91 cms Oil on canvas)

The Trio (100cms x 80cms Oil on Canvas)

The Guitarist (100cm x 80cm Oil on Canvas)

mother & Child (100cm x 80cm Oil on Canvas)

Cigar (Oil on 300gms Paper)

Dusk (Oil on 300gms Paper)

Countryside (Oil on 300gms paper)

The Juggler I (100cms X 80cms Oil on Canvas)

Revolt - In progress(100cms x 80cms Oil on Canvas)

This is a part of my Gilsem Folk Series.

The Acrobat I-in progress (100cms X 80cms Oil on Canvas)