Photo courtesy of Ateneo de Manila University |
Early in July I got an email that the critique I wrote on Agos was shortlisted for the 3rd Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Art Criticism prize, a subcategory of the Ateneo Art Awards for art criticism writing. It is also a noteworthy recognition for an aspiring art writer to receive.
Writing about Philippine art is my bread and butter so its great to know that I am doing something right. The formal awarding took place in September so there was plenty of time for me to take it all in before holding an actual trophy. And getting a trophy for your work is something else, bub.
I am sharing* my work for the benefit of the folks who were asking to see it. Its quite long don't say I didn't warn you.
Being an outsider from the art scene has often made me second guess myself "Who am I to critique an artist's work or an entire exhibition?" I think at this point I can come to peace with the fact that not all art critics come with an art-studies background. With that said, I'll continue to write about art knowing that I am work in progress.
And now back to regular programming.
EDIT:
News about the Ateneo Art Awards came out on the September 26, 2016 PhilStar Arts and Culture column written by Carlomar Daoana. [full article]
*All shortlisted critiques to the 3rd Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Art Criticism Prize are published in the 2016 Ateneo Art Awards catalog which is available at the Ateneo Art Gallery.
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