Homegrown: A Collection of Genre Art
2023
Hard cover
Homegrown: A Collection of Genre Art is a curated selection of visual works intricately woven to celebrate the rich tapestry of Filipino culture and identity. Featuring 36 Filipino visual artists, the coffee table book perfectly encapsulates each artist’s profound exploration of everyday life into evocative scenes, unearthing the boundless potential of genre painting within the roots of modern Filipino culture.
Works expressing a nostalgia for the past, a reverence for the works of the artists of yesteryears, a celebration of time-honored traditions, or abstract references to comfort, contentedness, or jubilation were created by the likes of Aileen Lanuza, Aisha Cajade, Aljo Pingol, Almer Moneda, Aner Sebastian, Anthony Palo, Art Lozano, Averil Paras, Darwin Guevarra, Denmark Maribojoc, Dominic Rubio, Donn Manguilimotan, Edwin Tres Reyes, Emmanuel Nim, Fil Delacruz, Inday Cadapan, James Gabito, Janos Delacruz, Jomike Tejido, Joseph Albao, Jun Impas, Jun Rocha, Kenneth Montegrande, Norlie Meimban, Patrick Esmao, Perfecto Palero, Ralph Villaluz, Richard Arimado, Richard Perez, Ronnie Lim, RV Basco, Sonny Palles, Vic Bachoco, Vincent de Pio, William Alvarez, and Xander Calceta.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of each artist’s work, featuring engaging profiles penned by writers Alain Zedrick Camiling, Betty Uy-Regala, Chesca Santiago, Gian Carlo Delgado, John Alexis Balaguer, Maia San Diego, Mark Louie Lugue, Marz Aglipay, Nicole Guiral, and Pio Angelo Ocampo.
