{"id":160483,"date":"2018-04-18T03:04:17","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T07:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=160483"},"modified":"2018-04-18T03:04:17","modified_gmt":"2018-04-18T07:04:17","slug":"pan-asian-routes-art-exhibition-dimasalang-turns-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/04\/18\/pan-asian-routes-art-exhibition-dimasalang-turns-50\/","title":{"rendered":"PAN ASIAN ROUTES Art Exhibition \u2013 DIMASALANG TURNS 50"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The word Dimasalang was coined by Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal who used this term as pseudonym in the books he wrote; and later a street in Manila was named after this alias. (Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PAN ASIAN ROUTES Art Exhibition \u2013 DIMASALANG TURNS 50
\nMay 1-30, 2018
\nOpening Reception: Thursday, May 3rd, <\/sup>6:00-8:00 p.m.
\nMoat Gallery, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, 350 West Georgia Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society (VAHMS), The Consulate General of the Philippines, Vancouver in partnership with the Dimasalang III International Artist Group, will present an art collective exhibition entitled \u201cPan Pacific Routes \u2013 Dimasalang Turns 50\u201d at the Moat Gallery of the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, 350 West Georgia Street during the explor<\/em>ASIAN 2018 National Asian Heritage Month in May. New works by Dimasalang artists, led by co-founder SYM Mendoza, will showcase paintings reflecting on the artists\u2019 interpretation of his\/her culture and origins.<\/p>\n

2018 marks the Dimasalang Group\u2019s 50th<\/sup> anniversary. The group was co-founded by SYM Mendoza and late artist-writer E. Aguilar (Abe) Cruz in Manila, Philippines in 1968. \u201cThe upcoming Dimasalang III exhibit will celebrate the anniversary of the founding original Dimasalang I Group of artists in the Philippines, followed by Dimasalang II also in Manila, and Dimasalang III in Vancouver when SYM moved to Canada in 1981 and mentored aspiring Filipino Canadian artists. It will also celebrate the sharing of works of Dimasalang III members to the mainstream society in the heart of Vancouver\u2019s Central Public Library,\u201d respected Filipino-Canadian community leader Leonardo Cunanan, Sr. states.<\/p>\n

The word Dimasalang was coined by Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal who used this term as pseudonym in the books he wrote; and later a street in Manila was named after this alias. In the 1960\u2019s, Dimasalang Street was home to SYM and the birthplace of the artist group. In Canada, SYM felt an inherent need to revive the group he formed in his new home. Also tagged the Canadian Dimasalang, this registered non-profit society Dimasalang III International Artist Group, was established.<\/p>\n

Opening reception is scheduled on Thursday, May 3rd<\/sup> from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Alma Vandusen & Peter Kaye Rooms. The vibrant KATHARA Pilipino Indigenous Arts Society and the exciting Filipino Martial Arts Arnis Kali Maharlika, will grace the event with memorable performances. In the spirit of commemorating Canada\u2019s diversity, the \u201cPan Pacific Routes \u2013 Dimasalang Turns 50\u201d art exhibition aims at proudly sharing its rich and proud Filipino culture.<\/p>\n

Free to the public, the art exhibition runs from May 1-31, 2018. The opening reception on Thursday, May 3rd<\/sup> from 6:00-8:00pm is open to the public but with limited seating capacity at the Moat Gallery\u2019s Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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