art is a verb, not a noun,

most people don’t realize how much courage it takes for artists to show their work to people. 

courage, as defined by mark twain, is not the lack of fear, but rather being able to move forward in spite of it. 

i have recently realized that there is a difference between making art and making a painting (sculpture, photography, or whatever your medium is). 

Family - acrylic on canvass by Penera

Our Lady of Penafrancia - acrylic on canvass by Penera

three sisters - acrylic on canvass by Penera

expression of my unique form of creativity is an addiction that very few artists, like myself, have any choice about. 

Cafe Des Artes is the venue for the Hope in Art exhibit

it’s the need that drives me, identifies who i am as a person to myself as well as to others, 

and keeps me centered. 

Wilson Belarmino, artist chats with guest RED Tam

the Mayor appreciates the pieces

but, creating ART, takes more than just making the object. 

after years of talking to artists too timid or too scared to show their work, i’ve heard just about every excuse in the book:

fear of rejection, 

lack of time, 

Juanito Penera with his works - acrylic on canvass

not interested in exposure, 

not ready, 

Harold Gomez with his works - oil on canvass

the list goes on and on. . .

but for some, there comes a point at which they can no longer ignore the need for their artwork to be seen. 

it’s as if the artwork itself is demanding exposure. 

it is here, that the distinction between an object that sits on the wall begins the transition into becoming art.

as i define it, art is the activity that occurs in the space that exists between the eyes of the beholder and that object i have created. 

it is the interaction of experiences between the artist and the art viewer. 

it is only when this exchange takes place, that my work becomes art. 

it is when i share my creation with the outside world that i truly become an artist. 

sadly, for many artists, this is an experience they will never have. 

the central display area

Hope in Art event was opened by Hon. Mayor Gaite & DAR RED Manlangit-Tam

my goal, therefore, is to help prepare artists, local or not,  to take the leap from being an object maker, to being an artist. by understanding the responsibility i have to get my and their works seen, i can begin to take the important first steps in becoming an artist, myself and letting others become artists, too.

taking the details of each art piece

Hope in Art was featured in the local TV Patrol news as special interest 27 Aug 2010

Kate Delovieres of TV Patrol Bikol covers the event