I have distanced myself from the crowd for several years
but there's something irresistible about my friend's 'tweet'... Εφφαθα
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| Julius Legaspi's painting |
so I yielded...
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It was early morning, 26 September, Wednesday, when my ARTner and dear friend FherYmas tagged my name in an invitation. He was so insistent.
I acquiesced.
"ARTner Melissa you should see this. I hope you can attend the OPENing.
I know you'll like his works, he's the best in pastel... your forte too right?"
I scheduled my visit to one friend on the same day and was about an hour early. I raced towards the last floor hoping to surprise my friend but she already left the building.
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I casually walked back to the exhibit without plans on mind. I'm very grateful to that *angel who introduced me to the host of the one man show, WALOfounder and brilliant artist, Mr. Julius Legaspi .He in turn introduced me to one of his members, Mr. Edgardo Gamo, Jr. who I asked a bit about their group.
I have visited several exhibits in the Art Gallery but this was the first time I ever witnessed an opening. It was truly a humbling experience to be there among several great artists who I only get to see online.
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I caught sight of Mr. Fernando Sena. I remember visiting his works there too. He was filled with pride to see his protégé, whom he met as a child, doing solo and propagating a legacy of love and dedication towards teaching art mostly to the less fortunate. He left us memorable quotes:
Then, there were Mr. Buhay Mendoza, Mr. Ernesto Tabudlong and Mr. Wilmer Faylon of Pinoy na Pinoy Visual Artists Inc. It was such a delight speaking to them. It brought a spark of interest in each other's works. They were surprised that I was a nurse by profession. But then Mr. Faylon also works in the Agriculture department. I revered each of them as they shared their own experiences.
I casually walked back to the exhibit without plans on mind. I'm very grateful to that *angel who introduced me to the host of the one man show, WALOfounder and brilliant artist, Mr. Julius Legaspi .He in turn introduced me to one of his members, Mr. Edgardo Gamo, Jr. who I asked a bit about their group.
I have visited several exhibits in the Art Gallery but this was the first time I ever witnessed an opening. It was truly a humbling experience to be there among several great artists who I only get to see online.
"Remember the people who have helped you reach the heights..."
*especially your parents...
"Poverty is never a hindrance to attain your dreams..."
"Ang pagpinta ay nakakagaan ng bulsa...
ang pagtuturo ay nakakagaan ng kalooban."
(*Fher, kindly translate this for me, thanks)
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| L-R: Julius Legaspi, Ernesto Tabudlong, Mabuhay Mendoza |
Then, there were Mr. Buhay Mendoza, Mr. Ernesto Tabudlong and Mr. Wilmer Faylon of Pinoy na Pinoy Visual Artists Inc. It was such a delight speaking to them. It brought a spark of interest in each other's works. They were surprised that I was a nurse by profession. But then Mr. Faylon also works in the Agriculture department. I revered each of them as they shared their own experiences.
And so it began...
and will continue...
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While walking home that night, I felt truly blessed.
I met a man whose paintings have a soul.
I love the fact that he held it in the heart institute.
It was Julius Legaspi's first solo exhibit ~ Congratulations! ~
and
I felt God magnifying this star's brightness
among the multitudes of stars that night.