Diua ning Pamitipun Art Exhibit on Pampanga Day

By: Erlin M. Due

ANGELES CITY — In commemoration of the 450^th founding anniversary of the Province of Pampanga, the “Diua ning Pamitipun” art exhibit was staged on December 11, on Pampanga Day, at the SM City Clark.

With the theme “King Pamanyulung ning Kalalangan at Kabiasnan Kapampangan”, the art exhibit featured the works of home-grown Kapampangan artists such as Norman Tiotuico, Herminigildo Pineda, Porac Artists, Aurelio Q. De Guzman, Dodjie Aguinaldo, Ramil Tumampos, Ailyn A. Gonzales, Rod Siron, Arnold Salunga, Lyndon Joseph “LJ” V. Susi, Ronald Buenacifra Jr, Alvin Dungca.

Also featured are the works of artists Jing Torno, Arnel David Garcia, Lloyd Dacayanan, Edwin Dizon Catli, Andy Bondoc, Joel Pabustan Mallari, Chan Alvarez, Vitt Pantig, Gerald Alvarez Dela Cruz, Enrie Nicdao, Armando “Andy” M. Ramos, Johnel L. Manalili, Billy Corcuera, Ramcos Nulud, Badet Tiotuico, Simkin de Pio, Jennel B. Bodino, and Karla De Guzman Velasquez.

Following the declaration of Level 2 by the government in Pampanga and Angeles City, there was merriment, setting of new goals and fresh plans for life that was relished by a section of society that admires art and try to find the meaning hidden within.

The best way to do so is to visit an art exhibition, where artists that have been confined in their homes or studios during the pandemic can display their artistry during the trying times.

And there is no shortage of talented Kapampangan artists that have become master at their craft over the years. The pandemic has also given birth to new artists.

The theme describes the celebration of the gathering of the artists after being hidden upon the onset of the pandemic.

The celebration was graced by Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. and Vice-Mayor Vicky Vega. They were joined by City Councilor Jay Sangil, council hopeful Rodelio “TMAC” Mamac, Jr. and officials of the SM City Clark led by Mall Manager Jerwin Jalandoni.

The event is also in accordance with Lazatin’s request for malls in Angeles City to provide a venue for artists to feature their artworks on a monthly basis to help them recover from the impact of the pandemic.

Most of the art works on display at the Diua ning Pamitipun art exhibit are for sale.

Come and visit the art exhibit at the Ground Level of the SM City Clark and take your pick as you enjoy the impressive works of Pampanga’s very own talented artists.

Diua ning Pamitipun is open until December 23, 2021.

***All photos by the author except photo credited