Kulay at Kwento

The Colors of Our Community

The word “palette” can mean many things–from the surface on which an artist mixes paints to a collection of makeup colors, such as eyeshadow or blush hues. Generally, it is a term that implies a selection of items, particularly colors or materials arranged for a specific purpose. The Pinoy Palette showcases a collection of art pieces from Filipino communities around the world. This chapter highlights the diverse talents, tastes, styles and perspectives of these artists. Using different media, they portray, through their art, a palette of traditions and influences that weave together the warmth of community and the unbreakable connection to the motherland.

From tea bowls made from the ashes of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption by Japanese artist Haruhiko (as a symbol of goodwill between Japan and the Philippines) to a charcoal depiction of the Filipino tradition of eating using bare hands by Raymon Christson Ritual, these pieces are the perfect testaments of how art bridges worlds and celebrates cultural heritage