The regional art event kicks off the first of LausGroup’s holiday festivities for 2021
The LausGroup of Companies (LGC), one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand automotive network in the country, kicked off the holidays with the launch of the “HeART of Central Luzon”— an art initiative showcasing the vibrant Kapampangan culture and craftsmanship featuring some of the region’s award-winning and up-and-coming artists.
In a virtual launch last October 6, the LausGroup simultaneously launched mini pop-up art exhibits in different LausGroup car and motorcycle dealerships across Pampanga, as part of its efforts to support local artisans and provide a venue for them to display their unique artworks, also connecting the artists to LGC’s high-profile clientele.
Among the artists featured in the first leg of the HeART of Central Luzon include Impressionist painter Ramil Tumampos, copper Bonsai artist Fernando “Andy” Bondoc, visual artist and architect Marinel Timoteo Tungol, Transparent Cubist painter Eliseo Perreras, Jr., multi-awarded abstract painter Jojoy Zabala, award-winning artist Edgar Nucum, acrylic painter Ramcos Nulud, and abstract artist Francis Eliezer Garzon.
Meanwhile, the second leg of the HeART of Central Luzon features a new batch of artists such as acrylic artist Einstein David, traditional artist Joseph Stacy Keach, Modern Contemporary artist Richard Sy, mixed media artist and sculptor Arnel David Garcia, Hyperrealist painter Edu Perrera, multi-awarded artist Alvin Dungca, and Figurative Impressionist artist Andy Ramos.
Apart from the pop-up art displays, those dining in at restaurants in the LausGroup Complex will also be entertained with live music every weekend by homegrown singers.
During the art exhibit inauguration, Laus Group of Companies CEO Lisset Laus-Velasco said, “The art scene is able to thrive during this time. The LausGroup wishes to honor the artist who may have been affected by the pandemic— and through this project we’ll be able to showcase the works of the talented artists and craftsmen of Central Luzon.”
Echoing Laus-Velasco, LausGroup of Companies President Paul Laus shared, “During these trying times, it’s refreshing to see your work inspire all of us, especially the LausGroup and the whole community.”
The HeART of Central Luzon exhibit opened on October 1 and will run until December 5, 2021. Interested art patrons and enthusiasts are welcome to visit select LausGroup car and motorcycle dealerships across Pampanga to see the various artworks in person, under limited capacity in compliance with local health and safety protocols.
To get the full list of venues for the art exhibits, as well as the schedule of the artists, you may visit LausGroup Complex Facebook Page. (photos grabbed from Facebook pages of Andy Bondoc and Ramcos Nulud)
