Gameng exhibit shows Ilocos way of life, inabel art

Posted at 6:08 pm February 13, 2014

Tags: Culture, Photography, Visual arts

PAOAY, ILOCOS NORTE The Gameng ti Ilocos Norte exhibit showcases Ilocano culture and heritage through the lenses of local photographers and abel artworks by local artists

Gameng ti Ilocos Norte translates to Treasures of Ilocos Norte and can be found at the newly inaugurated Arte Luna Gallery.

Inline with Ilocos Nortes upcoming founding anniversary, Dr. Joven Cuanang, the exhibits curator, felt it was high time to shine the spotlight on Ilocano artists.

Dr. Cuanang is a dedicated arts patron and owns Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo City.

The exhibit features more than 40 pieces of large-format photos related to the people and placesinIlocos Norte, according to Cuanang. Most are contributed by the members of the The Ilocondia Photographic Society (TIPS).

At the same time, what we will do is to showcase what can be done with the inabel. The aim is for us to be able to relate to our roots, Dr. Cuanang added.

Inabel is a hand-woven textile done on traditional wooden looms by Ilocano artisans using weaving techniques. Noted for its sturdiness and bold designs, inabel is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Ilocos region.

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