‘Gathering Point’ at Robinsons Galleria

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‘Gathering Point’ at Robinsons Galleria

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The term “gathering point” can mean several things but for four friends who hail from Angono, one of the country’s top art capitals, it’s the title of their ongoing group show at ARTablado at Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas as well as a reunion and a chance for them to showcase their artistry to a wider audience.

Jovito Andres, Edberth Roan, William Ner and Irwin Tolentino all grew up in Angono. A small fishing village along Laguna de Bay in the province of Rizal, it has a laid-back vibe that might have helped to cultivate dozens of artists and creatives.

The four featured artists were mentored by Angono native and esteemed visual artist Nemi Miranda who is credited with the art style called Imaginative Figurism. Despite this, all four went on to develop their respective art styles. Andres and Roan were elementary school classmates and became fast friends because of their shared love for art, meeting Ner in high school and taking fine arts together at the University of Santo Tomas. They later met Tolentino at Angono Ateliers, the art group where they were all active members.

Ner and Toletino moved to the United States while Roan transferred and busied himself with other pursuits. Only Andres remained in Angono. “Gathering Point” is a way for the four friends to touch base once again, this time through art.

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The exhibit runs until Nov. 30. Robinsons Galleria is at Ortigas Center, Quezon City.