BORDERLINE Conscious & Sub-conscious and Sining Katipunan

BORDERLINE CONSCIOUS & SUB-CONSCIOUS
Formed in 2018, Block Y is a collective of young artists dedicated to exploring and pushing the boundaries of Philippine contemporary art. Through their works, they aim to generate discussion and awareness of various issues in Filipino culture, such as poverty, mental health, and political oppression— issues at the very heart of Borderline.
Through surrealist explorations of the subconscious, the artists of Borderline engage with the topic of mental health as impacted by the volatile conditions of Philippine society today. The exhibit is comprised of wall-bound paintings, mixed media art, and sculptures that illustrate the emotional experience of living through modern crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread destitution, and sociopolitical turmoil.

The participating artists are Paolo Gonzales, Georgina Pomarejos, Angelica Jacoba, Rexell Orencio, Asaliah Reiiel Reyes, Bianca Fabrigaras, Krister Isip, Ding Royales, Sophia Sotolombo, Cyrah Contreras, Yllang Montenegro, Alexis Matta, and Andree Tiongson.

SINING KATIPUNAN
The NCCA Gallery is proud to present SINING KATIPUNAN: The Arte Pintura Group Evolving with the Times. Framed as an anticipated 25th anniversary celebration of the Arte Pintura Group, the exhibition features early works, as well as current works of Addie Cukingnan, Abelardo Pasigado, Antonio Yusi, Azor Pazcoguin, Flor Baradi, Margarita Lim, Rey Arelio, Reynaldo Ademis, Shirley Tan, Ronnie Lim, and Nena Frondoso which showcase their transition from Mabini Art to Contemporary Art as a response to various stimuli over the years. Curated by Ricky Francisco, the painting exhibition is complemented by an archival exhibition which tracks the various landmarks and accomplishments of the group over the years. As an archival exhibition, it focuses on the groups various strategies in achieving sustainability, group cohesion, and growth.

INSTITUTION PROFILE
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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts is the primary government arm mandated to protect, develop, and promote Philippine arts and culture, and is tasked to administer the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts or NEFCA to fund various culture and arts programs in the Philippines. NCCA also acts as the de facto Ministry of Culture in the country and works closely with various culture and arts agencies, artists, and arts organizations.