meeting of the minds

U ST C olleg e of Architec ture and Fine Ar ts Cla ss

HOMECOMING
EXHIBIT

GALERIA DE LAS ISLAS LORNA ACHICO

in c o o p e ra ti o n w i th UST CAFA Batch '86
presents JACKIE ALVAREZ

SOPHIA BRONDIAL

BONES CALLEJA

LILLETTE M. CIFRA

JOY DELA CRUZ-WOODS

meeting of the minds LOUIE ESCAURIAGA

JENE ESPIRITU

ALEJO LEAL

April 8, 2017, 4P.M. RISSA CALICA-GIMENEZ

Silahis Center,
RAYMOND LEGASPI
3rd Floor, 744 General Luna St.,
Intramuros, Manila DINA LUCERO

JIM GUSTILO MONDARES

MITCH MIRANDA-NASH

FEL R. PLATA

VIRGINIA CANDELARIO-SEGUR

MARY ANN TAN-TORRES

RAYMUND VELANTE

MICHAEL DE VERA

special participation of
JOSE GLENN P. BLANCO

exhibit runs until april 30,2017 ga l l e r y i s o p e n a t 10 a m - 7 p m d a i ly

 participating artist

LOR N A ACHI CO

UST C ollege of Architec ture and Fine Ar t s J A C K IE ALVARE Z

HOMECOMING SOPH IA BRONDI AL

EXHIBIT
B ON ES CAL L E J A

LILLETTE M. CI F RA

J OY DE L A CRUZ -W OODS

meeting of the minds LOU IE E S CAURI AGA

J EN E E S P I RI T U

A LEJ O L E AL

R ISSA CAL I CA-GI M E NE Z

R AYMON D L E GAS P I

D IN A L UCE RO

J IM GU STILO M ONDARE S

MITC H M I RANDA-NAS H

FEL R . P L ATA

VIR GIN IA CANDE L ARI O-S E GUR

MA RY A N N TA N -T ORRE S

R AYMU N D VE L ANT E

MIC H A EL DE VE RA

spec ial par tic ipation of

J OSE GLEN N P. BL ANCO


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LORNA ACHICO HOMECOMING

Art Director EXHIBIT
Batangas, Philippines

Lorna Achico is a graphic art director and

designer and had worked in the advertising
industry for more than twenty years where
she had conceptualized many ad campaigns
for consumer products and services. She
left the industry to take a break but never
went back. She is currently the Multi-Media
Arts Department Head at De La Salle
Lipa and enjoying teaching principles and
theories of effective advertising as well
as freehand drawing and color theory to
young art students because she loves
sharing her knowledge and imparting her
experiences about media and the arts. She
has won the ANVIL Award of Excellence and
Award of Merit for her design efforts in the
Annual Reports category. She had recently
graduated with a doctoral degree in Doctor
of Business Administration (DBA) from
Batangas State University.
A Child Young Lady
Lorna, in her spare time, loves to do portrait Chalk pastel and colored pencils Chalk pastel
18 in. by 22.5 in., 2012 and colored pencils
drawings. The inspiration for her style of
18 in. by 22.5 in., 2012
drawing is greatly influenced by the great
masters: Da Vinci, Durer and Raphael,
among others. She aspires to be prolific
in her technique and aims to capture the
tone and mood that the classic art seems
to emanate. She loves to draw people from Old Woman
meeting of the minds

all ages, of whom she finds interesting and Chalk pastel

and Colored pencils
unique in character and spirit.
18 in. by 21.5 in., 2012

lor naachico @ g mail .com


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JACKIE ALVAREZ HOMECOMING

Graphi Artist EXHIBIT
Manila, Philippines

She is an Entrepreneur and Freelance

Graphic Artist. I worked as a fashion designer
and shifted to entrepreneurship. Engaged
in food business and transport business for
decades. I am also into graphic designs
and layouts. This group exhibit gave me the
chance to reconnect with my friends and
classmates three decades ago. And has also
encouraged me to play with brushes and
colors once again. Acrylic medium allowed
me to express my love for sunset. My work
speaks of energy and hope. I believe that
after a days hard work calmness sets in. The
time to thank Our Lord for the awesome and
amazing day! For tomorrow is yet another day
to look forward to.

Calmness Acrylic on canvas

18 in. by 24 in., 2017

Serenity Acrylic on canvas

meeting of the minds

18 in. by 24 in., 2017


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SOPHIA BRONDIAL HOMECOMING

Manila, Philippines EXHIBIT

Art and Music, Music and art, in any order is a

metaphor for love and time. Sofia Brondial or
Sofie to friends has timeless love for both.

She is the youngest in the brood of seven girls.

College life, being away from home made her
more self- reliant. She took up Fine Arts and
the innate creative soul in her was ignited. She
graduated year 1986 at the University of Santo
Tomas with a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts
major in Advertising.

After college, she became a Department head

in Painting at Philippine Animation Studio, Inc.
This enhanced her sensibility on another form of
artwork. She supervised more than eighty staff,
checking the accuracy, quality and consistencies
of the painted characters in an acetate using the
acrylic paint and meeting deadlines were the
challenging part in that field of work.

She also worked as an Ad and Promo Manager at

SM Head office, conceptualized layout and final
artworks were published in a leading newspapers
and magazines.
In year 1998 to year 2006, she joined the
corporate world and was a full time Executive
Assistant to a Law firm, to a Director for Sales &
Marketing and Telecommunications company
for VP of Customer Relations and Corporate
Services. She performed clerical and rendered
administrative support, doing official and
confidential documents including legal files and
correspondences. She loved her job and find it
meeting of the minds
Mother and Child Oil on canvas
20 in. by 30 in., 2009
A bittersweet longing for my only son
inspired me to paint my very own Mother
and Child. Cuddling him in my arms,
with a heart between us depicts an intense
feeling of a mothers unconditional love. My Hibiscus Acrylic on canvas
The vibrant colours I used gave me a 20 cm. by 30 cm., 2017
feeling of unity of both heart and mind.

very fulfilling and happy in the Corporate world.
Life is an art. Art brings life. She does have
another passion, Cooking. She can whip up a
pasta dish, and her specialty is Cheesy Creamy
Carbonnara ( Like it on FB). Yes, for Sofie, art is
in the palette and in the heart of the beholder.
The strokes of red and blue circling around
both mother and child defines a strong
connectivity with my son and the heart
being the center of it all, shows that God is
still the ultimate one.
This flower scientifically known as Hibiscus, also popularly known as Gumamela reminds me of my colourful childhood in Legazpi
City, my hometown. Gumamela abound in my Lolas garden which makes this flower so close to my heart, being readily at my sight
when I was a little girl. I love playing with bright and happy colors, using just very simple strokes reminiscent of the simplicity and
the innocence of my younger years. The painting shows that indeed, life is beautiful. Life is simple.

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BONES P. CALLEJA HOMECOMING

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Cover and Pages Publishing Inc. EXHIBIT
Manila, Philippines

Pagtatagpo (meeting of the minds), makes me rediscovered myself and who i was before... an illustrator!

After a short stint playing on a punk band, Bones

Calleja traded his guitar for a set of brushes and
pencils to be a full-time graphic designer.

It was, while working on PCTVFs Batibot,

that got his work noticed, hes creativity for
experimenting and trying different medium
for storytelling segments is enthusiastically
welcome. Having worked and surrounded by
group of creative people of writers, director,
production designers, and editors, was a
welcome experience for him.

After only a year working in Advertising Industry,

he knew that designing print ads is not for him
and went freelance.
Rissa Portrait Series Digital art on canvas Joy Portrait Series Digital art on canvas
20 in. by 20 in., 2017 20 in. by 20 in., 2017
It was then, music took him back, after a friend
introduced him to the world of digital, he was
hook and with the new medium, designed his
first album cover with a Macintosh SE, soon hes
designing album covers for upcoming bands like
Yano, Color It Red, Rizal Underground and Agaw
Agimat. As computers changes the world of Bones Portrait Series Digital art on canvas
25 in. by 20 in., 2017
graphic design, he was sponsored to participate
in the first International Designers Network
(IDN) Computer Graphic Design competition in
Singapore.
meeting of the minds

Having been a computer savvy early, got him

creatively directing in designing different type
of print publication, coffeetable books, annual
reports, newspaper and magazine publication
and even tabloids.

bones calleja @ g mail .com


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LILLETTE M. CIFRA HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
Manila, Philippines

At a very young age Lillette found

her Auntie Lyns paper cutout art
hobbies interesting. She tried to do
paperdolls out of discarded colored
IBM cards and made hundreds
of them neatly stored in shoe
boxes. Her love to sketch and paint
continued. She took up Fine Arts
in the University of Santo Tomas,
majored in Advertising in 1982 to
1986. Days after graduation she
and her classmates were hired at
Burbank Animation as Inbetweeners.
She later became an animator for
outsourced television series from
Perched
Marvel, DIC, Nelvana, Warner and Acrylic on canvas
other animation producers. 24 in. by 30 in., 2017

In our daily grind it

She became a Production
Manager for Rubicon Studios
Manila which produced the Pink
Panther and Pals 2009 and other
series until 2015. She is now
handling the preproduction team
for asset designs and production
management for Dreambucket Arts
Studio in Quezon City. She enjoys
painting using her mobile application
on her spare time. Her subjects
meeting of the minds
would be nice to come
home to find a relaxing
visual. I painted this
lady leaning on a tree
emulates a feeling of
surrender, letting all your
cares free for a while.
Intrepid A clear blue sky and a
Acrylic on canvas
perfect blue beach at
24 in. by 30 in., 2017
the background adds to
the calm feeling of the
This painting celebrates the women of courage and
subject.
composure. Although she may be challenged with

are mostly of womens facial uncertainties she must look ahead and take life as an
expressions of calmness or joy. adventure. Her calmess and positive outlook will take
her forward.

lillet tecif ra @ g mail. com


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JOCELYN DELA CRUZ HOMECOMING

CLEMENTE-WOODS EXHIBIT
Visual Artist
Phoenix, Arizona

JOCELYN DELA CRUZ CLEMENTE WOODS

was born in March 9,1965 to Philippine Air Force
Brigadier General Bertuldo Dela Cruz and Norma When I see quiet waters and hear a running brook, it gives me a peaceful refreshing feeling.
Menez Dela Cruz. Born in the city of Lipa, in the
province of Batangas, Philippines and she grew
up in Quezon City. Jocelyn Dela Cruz Clemente
Woods is, without equivocation, a rare and extra-
ordinary artist. An established and award-winning
painter, Jocelyn was lured into the animation
industry by virtue of her exquisite artistic skills.

She has become one of the most prolific and

respected background artists in the world having
applied her skills to numerous productions for
well-known companies such as Disney, Fox
Animation Studios, Fatcat Animation, Universal
Studios, Warner Brothers, Rainbow Animation,
Philippine Animation, Kennedy Cartoons, Los
Angeles Animation, Island Animation and
Burbank Animation. Internationally-recognized as
a great talent, Jocelyn has proven time and time Pristine Waters Acrylic on canvas
again that her stature and reputation for brilliance 8 in. by 24 in., 2000
is well-deserved. She is renowned for her
original artistic style and the luminously beautiful Description: He leads me beside still waters. He restores
quality of her background paintings and her work my soul. Psalm 23:2-3. When I see quiet waters and
is much emulated by artists around the world. hear a running brook, it gives me a peaceful refreshing A Whimsical Day in Venice
feeling. As I speak the Word of God, it comes out of my Oil on canvas
Her feature animated films include Anastasia mouth as streams of living water, washing my soul. 24 inch by 16 inch., 2017
in 1997, Titan A.E. in 2000 and Curious
George in 2007. With the explosion of the Description: Like a magical world,
multimedia, video games, CD-ROM industry Venice takes pride in marble palaces
and the increase of animated video shows Bundle of Joy Oil on canvas and churches built on lagoon waters;
and commercials, her creative works on 36 in. by 24 in., 2017 ride on gondolas that glide along
such commercial successes of other projects the canals to take you beyond your
were Disneys Aladdin, Gooftroop, Wreck-It- dreams - Basilica Di San Marco
meeting of the minds

Description: Deep thoughts about life I

Ralph, Stars Wars, Crocpond, Ninja Turtles,
Marvel Productions, Timberwood Tales,
Computer Warriors, Alice in Wonderland, Peter
Pan, among countless other productions,
demonstrates her unique ability and explains the
international acclaim she has earned as on of
the best background artists to have emerged in
many years.
am so joyful and thankful to God that I am on sight, grab a bite at the canal
abundantly blessed by His grace. When I focus bistros where they serve lagoon
on what I have and not on what I dont have, seafood. The Grand Canal displays
it makes me more grateful for every moment the magnificent glories of Venetian
spent with my loved ones, to say a prayer, architecture and design. Im so
encourage a friend, being healthy, the air that I overwhelmed!
breathe then the Joy of the Lord is my Strength.

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LOUIE ESCAURIAGA
Comic book Artist, Illustrator
Vancouver, Canada
Louie is a freelance artist who has, over the years,
ventured into comic and childrens book illustration,
film and TV animation, storyboarding, as well as
traditional mediums such as painting and drawing.
He first entered the comic book industry while studying
at University of Santo Tomas as a co-creator of the
popular series Superdog in the Funny Komiks
published by Atlas Publication. He also began his
career in animation in the Philippines before moving
abroad, first travelling to Saipan, then in 1994, to
Vancouver, Canada, where he still lives today.
He has worked on dozens of shows over the years,
both as an animator and a storyboard artist. In
2001, he was the first Filipino Storyboard Artist to be
nominated for the British Columbia Leo Awards in
TV and Film Animation for his boards for the popular
childrens show, What About Mimi?.
Outside of the animation realm, he has illustrated a few
French-Canadian childrens novels.
louieescauriaga@gmail.com
www.louieescauriaga.blogspot.com
www.drawingmachine.blogspot.com
meeting of the minds
www.drawingmachine.2drus.com
HOMECOMING
EXHIBIT
Lapulapu Acrylic on canvas
15 in. by 30 in., 2017
Lapu-Lapu (fl. 1521) was a ruler
of Mactan in Visayas. Modern
Philippine society regards him as
the first Filipino hero because he
was the first native to resist Spanish
colonization. He is best known for
the Battle of Mactan that happened
at dawn on April 27, 1521, where he
and his soldiers defeated Ferdinand
Magellan. The battle ended Ma-
gellans expedition and delayed the
Spanish occupation of the islands by
over forty years until the expedition
of Miguel Lpez de Legazpi in 1564.
Monuments to Lapu-Lapu have been
built in Manila and Cebu while the
Philippine National Police and the
Bureau of Fire Protection use his
image.
Besides being a rival of Rajah Huma-
bon of Cebu, little is known about
the life of Lapu-Lapu. The only
existing documents about his life are
those written by Antonio Pigafetta.
His name, origins, religion, and fate
are still a matter of controversy.

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JENE ESPIRITU HOMECOMING

Visual Artist, EXHIBIT
San Diego, California

After I graduate from college, I started

working as a Production Assistant and
Stage Design Assistant to a Commercial
Production Company. Then worked as a
conceptual/layout artist to an Advertising
Agency on print ads in the late 80s.

In the early 90s I became self-employed

and been doing portrait orders from friends
and families in the Philippines and in US. I
tried different media like: pencils, charcoal,
acrylic and oil on canvass and on different Cattleya
drawing papers. I did hand paintings on Watercolor on Cold press paper
barong and on shirts too. 12 in. by 18in. 2017

I always love and admire orchids

In September of 1993, I was assigned
to work in my hometown church ceiling
restoration at St. Mary Magdalene Church
in Kawit, Cavite. I did the 4 evangelists
John, Mark, Matthew and Luke paintings
in acrylic on aluminum sheets, 14ft. x14ft.
These were my most challenging works and
took me 8mos. to complete the paintings.
especially cattleya flowers,
because of different color varieties
and have lots of contours on its
petals. And for me, this is the
best subject to use for watercolor
painting. I've been planning to
use this medium especially the
Wake Up Call (Bangon Na)
wet-on-wet technique because it
Acrylic on canvas
15 in. by 20 in. 2017
challenges me a lot and the most.

Then in late 90s I worked part time as Every morning, when I was still going to
school this creature from our neighbor-
a home accents designer to a ceramic
hood always wakes me up. Although this
supplier company in Makati.
made me irritated so much I appreciate the
helps that this creature did to me.
Right now Im still doing portraits orders,
meeting of the minds

taking photographs of sceneries etc. and
working on my watercolor and acrylic
paintings of flowers and natures here in US.
Thats the reason why I got the title Wake
Up Call or Bangon Na in Tagalog. Its my
way of thanking roosters for doing such
a good job especially at this time Year of
the Rooster.

jj e neespir itu @ yahoo.com


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ALEJO LEAL HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
Singapore

Formerly a cartoonist and background artist at Hannah

Barbera, Alejo has since retired and focused on his
art. His first series entitled Introspection speaks of
his early struggles as an artist and his strive to look
for an identity in the local art community. Alejo found
his beginnings in the world of art as a visual artist
in the then blossoming local animation industry. He
spent 15 years in various companies including Optifex
International, Fil-Cartoons Studio, Phillipine Animation
Studio, ToonCity Animation and Island Animation at a
time when art and animation were still painstakingly
crafted by hand, frame by frame. The lengthy hours Nene Acrylic on canvas
spent in the studio helped a lot in loving his craft and 36 in. by 36 in., 2017

this is where he eventually created his own unique style.

His works can be seen in several much loved cartoons

including The Flintstones, The Adventures of Johnny
Quest, Smurfs, Scooby Doo, Yogi Bear, Tom and Jerry,
Johnny Bravo, Powerpuff Girls, Dexters Lab., Winnie
the Pooh, The Looney Tunes, Teachers Pet, House of
Mouse, Tom Thumb & Thumbelina, Bob and Margaret,
Kampung Boy and Histeria. After retiring from the
animation industry, he started creating artwork as a
special gift for his relatives. Eventually after much
prodding from his family, he started selling his art
commercially.

His works are now displayed in the homes of young

professionals who have found a liking to his unique
meeting of the minds

brush strokes.

ale j oleal @ g mail . com


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RISSA CALICA-GIMENEZ HOMECOMING

Creative Director/Writer, Mojo Creative Works EXHIBIT
Mania, Philippines

Rissa Calica Gimenez is a creativepreneur and currently

runs her own branding design firm Mojo Creative Works.
She fondly dubs herself as its Chief Amazement Officer
(CAO). To simply amaze and bring out her Clients true
brand strength is her business mojo.

With over 25 years as creative director, writer and

designer under her belt, Rissa, has earned her stripes
serving some of the countrys top banking and finance,
real estate, lifestyle and travel brands.

Growing a business, raising a family of four fine boys,

could take a toll on ones sanity and health. In March
2015, she took the courage to listen to the little girl
within, honour her first true love. Art.

Rissas art is the place where the aphorism Let go and

let God breathes. Her paintings are loose and free,
each a mini- holiday from the demands of life.
Fireflies of Cagbalete
Acrylic on canvas
Rissa takes liberties in discovering new ways to put 16 in. by 20 in., 2017
paint to canvas, and celebrates what she trips over
in the process. Nuances and quirks, are what make
art pieces masterpieces, she quips. Every painting is
like a surprise party to her. She never knows what to Flutter
Ink and acrylic on Archival Paper
expect.
14 in. by 21 in., 2017

Nuances and quirks , are what make ar t pieces master pieces.

She describes art as one of the most powerful healing

modalities. When you express yourself in inks and
paint, it can be more energising than a Vitamin C drip.
Simply honouring ones authentic self is peaceful,
healing, as it is deliciously joyful.
meeting of the minds

Love, Loud and Proud

Rissa recently completed a Certificate Course in Art Acrylic on Archival Paper
14 in. by 21 in., 2017
Therapy 1 and 2 at the Renaissance Life Therapies Fireflies Like Summer
and Nutrition and Kinesiology at the School of Natural Acrylic on canvas
Health Sciences, both in London, UK. She is a proud 16 in. by 20 in., 2017
alumna of the University of Sto. Tomas, College of
Architecture and Fine Arts and graduated Cum Laude
in 1986.

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RAYMOND LEGASPI HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
Negros Occidental, Philippines

Legaspi started his creative career in

design and illustration armed with his
training in the US after graduating at the
College of Fine Arts at the University of
Santo Tomas in 1987. He then spent 20
years in Manila as art/creative director for
advertising giants like Ogilvy & Mather, J.
Walter Thompson, and Arc Worldwide. He
is a multi-awarded advertising and design
creative and was formerly the Executive
Creative Director of Arc Worldwide.

Legaspi is a proud Silaynon who

made himself an advertising creative
turned painter. He has had several solo
exhibitions, three in ArtistSpace Ayala
Museum in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and
two in Museo Negrense de La Salle of
University of Saint La Salle in 2007 and
2009. He had participated in a good
number of group shows in Negros, Manila
and Singapore. He received several
painting awards to include the 2007 Top
10 of Visayas & 2008 Jurors Choice in the
Philippine Art Awards, as well as the 2009
Nokia/ Inquirer 10 Most Exciting Artist.
His Recent Paintings was featured at the
Alliance Francaise de Manille in 2010. (TOPMOST PHOTO)
Major in Advertising
Acrylic on canvas
meeting of the minds

24 in. by 30 in., 2013 Mediola Acrylic on canvas

24 in. by 30 in., 2013

Village People Acrylic on canvas

24 in. by 30 in., 2013

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DINA LUCERO HOMECOMING

Art Teacher EXHIBIT
Batangas, Philippines

A Grade School Art Teacher, an Art Contest

Coach and a Campus Paper adviser in a Catholic
School in Batangas. Dina had always dreamt of
Paint. . . Give. . . L ove .

painting upon retirement.

Promdi, thats what her rockstar college (opposite page)

classmate used to call her. After graduation, she
worked as a jewellery designer for a little over a Kahati
year and finally decided to go back and work in Acrylic on canvas
the province. She worked as a layout artist for a 18 in. by 24 in., 2017
church owned printing press for several years
but her calling lingered on. Fate brought her back
to her High School Alma Mater.
Kabiyak
In the midst of her teaching job, she would Acrylic on canvas
sometimes make random sketches of her pupils 18 in. by 24 in., 2017
and co-teachers. Boring speakers in many of
the seminars she has attended have been her
portrait models. She also often gets assigned to
decorate the schools stage during graduation
and make the layout for the invites. The design
for the schools campaign materials were
constant add-ons to her long list of tasks. For
more than a decade, her art had been limited to
all these but being confined in the four walls of a
catholic institution made the Promdi realize the
value of giving and sharing.

The chance of joining the class reunion exhibit

came as a blessing and was welcomed as a
challenge. She listened to her heart and followed
her dream. Kaputol
Acrylic on canvas
Her heart is evident of how she feels, just like the
meeting of the minds

18 in. by 24 in., 2017

way others do. But hers is quite different. She
paints with vibrant colors that conceal the real
thought behind.

Her commitment to her vocation and to her craft

strengthens her to go on and follow her dream.
PAINT. GIVE. LOVE. Chat Conversation End
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JIM GUSTILO MONDARES HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
New Jersey, USA

I love creating visuals based on lifes event and

experiences. Building them one element after another
or splashing paints randomly to create a spontaneous
and yet controlled composition. Capturing the subjects
soul and pushing my imagination to the limits. Two
years ago, I started this new journey to express art
free of any constraints. I am happy and excited to
showcase my first group exhibit with the same people
that I embarked this venture.

Through the years, I have worked with different

disciplines such as advertising, animation background
designing and interior design. Such exposure landed
me in the animation shows Animaniacs, Pinky and the
Brain, Johnny Quest Adventures and The Beautician
and the Beast. Today, my evolution as an artist
The Man in a Red Coat
continues. Oil on canvas
26 in. by 54 in. 2017

I invite you to visit me at jimmondares.com for my

In The Man in a Red Coat, I
works and inquiries.
captured the mind and spirit of The
Specialist at BlueApron.com., a food
delivery company where I work
serving from West to East coast.
jmondares@ g mail . com
They are the dedicated people
who do all the dirty works. They
get down in the trenches, manage
the quality control, counting the
inventory to running the pack line

Today, my e volution as an ar ti st continues .

for the final product. I used the
different ingredients from the menus
to capture their heart and soul and
meeting of the minds

at the same time combining realism

and imagination.

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MITCH MIRANDA-NASH HOMECOMING

Medical Liason Officer, Interior Designer EXHIBIT
Texas, USA

Mitch work in Marketing as a Community Liaison officer for several home health agencies.
He is also an Interior Designer. He enjoys creating art (sculpture is his favorite), Gardening,
singing, spending time with friends and family, and watching movies about zombies or
vampires. He has been living in the US for sixteen years and dreams of the near future
when he returns home to the Philippines.

In The Field Acrylic on canvas

22 in. by 24 in., 2017

While on vacay in Tahoe last summer, the

girls and I ran across a beautiful painting
Of two roosters. We all agreed to make
our own versions. That was in 2016. Now,
it's 2017 and (according to the Chinese
calendar) it is the year of the Rooster. To
me, the beginning of this year seemed the
appropriate time to create my version of
the painting my friends and I saw in Tahoe
that day. This is the result. Acrylic and pa-
per on canvas (the feathers are torn slips of
paper). I dedicated it to my Mom, Amelia
Miranda, who was born during the year
of the Rooster. Jay says it's a painting of
he and I. He claims I added all the flowers
because we like to garden, and painted two
roosters that represent us.

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meeting of the minds

Center Of Life Acrylic on canvas

18 in. by 24 in., 2017

I started this painting by sketching an African Daisy and then used acrylics for color, shading,
and texture. The more I worked on the flowers pistil (its center) the more textured it became. I
sort of surprise myself when the pistil turned out to be three Dimensional. I had no idea I could
do that. Jay was really impressed. I was happy.

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FEL R. PLATA HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
Batangas City, Philippines

She grew up in Batangas City. She took up

Commercial Arts in 1980 and graduated in Fine
Arts, Major in Advertising in UST in 1986. She had
worked as assistant animator in different animation
studios in Manila but stayed home for long years
when she had a family.

Her first time to paint was in 2011 when she got

invited to join an all-women group art exhibition In
November that year. From then on she knew that
it was what she really wanted to do. The following
year she became part of different art groups and
started joining art competitions.

She has been into figurative art but doesnt like

to be ordinary; she believes that art has no limit
and anyone can evolve. She is meticulous and
challenges herself to capture the beauty in tiniest
detail, in blending of colors and the play of light,
which to her can make a big part in creating stories.

She believes that art is liberating and that it can

be therapeutic. She built her own studio/gallery in
Batangas where she handles art workshops for
kids and adults. She also gives one-on-one tutorial
when theres free time.

Today, her goal is to discover, explore and learn

In Silence Acrylic on canvas
18 in. by 24 in., 2017
more about other media in painting and develop I'm Missing The Fireflies
her skill in sculpting. This art is for my dad, for the trees he has Acrylic on canvas
grown and to the beauty of his farm where 24 in. by 36 in., 2017
AWA R D S & R ECOGNIT IONS nature is undisturbed. It is a place where
true beauty is found even with a new This is part of my continuing series,
One of Top 5 in Overnight Artist Residency insect finding peace in silence. "Dead Tree" where I pay tribute to
at Transwing Gallery (2017)
the environment. I support the call
meeting of the minds

of protecting our trees and through

US Embassys Art in Embassies Art Challenge Winner (2016)
this art, ,my aim is to encourage
others to plant more trees and not
Awarded as One of 13 Art Leaders of 2014 (2015)
cut them.

Freeway Art Bag Design Contest Winner (2014)

Sining Para Sa Kalikasan Finalist (2012)

Swatch Shirt Design Finalist (2011)


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VIRGINIA CANDELARIO-SEGUR HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
CA, USA

Virginia has been influenced by the same subject and

theme since she was in the second grade: Women and
Fashion. She has chosen to concentrate on the fashion
and the ladies of the 1920s.

The 1920s is an era like no other in fashion, art and

Architecture. I am drawn to the 20s because of its
opulence, energy, radical changes, elegance and
creativity of the period.

Her signature style of using 3D paints was developed on

canvas and was first demonstrated on the piece Janorah.
Using 3D paints allows her to embellish the paintings
with pearls, sequence, crystals, beads, embroidery, lace,
different gems and delicate links of gold. Just like precious
stones, these textured paintings sparkle even more when
the sun or light touches them.

She has been entering her artworks at the Tracy Art

League Juried Exhibition since 2002 and has won several Sacred Heart Mixed media
awards and prizes including 2008 First Prize in Mixed 11 in. by 14 in., 2015
Media category for her chair entitled 1920s Glitz. Also at
the 2008 Exhibitions, she won a third prize and Honorable
Mention in the Acrylic category.

She has been the subject of articles on five different Madonna and Child
Mixed Media
occasions in the Record and The Tracy Press. Born and
11 in. by 14 in., 2014
educated in the Philippines, she migrated to the US in
1987. She and her family lives in Tracy, CA where she run
an art studio providing art lessons to children of all ages.

She just had her One Woman Show at the Grand Theatre
Center for the Arts in Tracy, CA last January 21 to March
4, 2017.
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AWA R D S Theotokos (Mother of God)

2016 Gigi, Mayors Choice Award Mixed media
2016 - Gigi, Third Prize, Mixed Media 11 in. by14 in., 2012

2014 Autumn, Third Prize, Mixed Media

2012 Theotokos, Second Prize, Mixed Media
2008 God Answers Prayers, Third Prize, Acrylic Let it Be Mixed media
2008 No Worries, Honorable Mention, Acrylic 11 in. by14 in., 2013
2008 The Glitz, First Prize, Mixed Media
2005 Corsettes, Third Prize, Water Color

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MARY ANN TAN-TORRES HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
Manila, Philippines

Mary Ann Tan-Torres born December

12, 1962 in Binondo, Manila. Her parents
Antonio Tan Sr. and Candelaria Dolendo.

She graduated from the University of

Santo Tomas in 1986 as Bachelor of Fine
Arts Major in Advertising.

At the age of 27 got married to Court

Mediator Alejandro M. Torres and they
have a three lovely children and two of
them have suffered from Autism, and she
stopped working and became full time Miracle
mom.On May 7, 2014 her husband passed Food color on Vellum board
Size? 2017
away unexpectedly.
The flowers represent my emotions
And she decided to bake even though she
such as joy, fun, cheerfulness, and
didnt have formal education in baking
full of laughter. Happiness defines
and became a cake designer, she put her
me. Even though deep inside I am
fine arts degree to good use and soon her
not that okay, I choose to be happy
cakes became her artistic canvas.
because I know that God is always
by my side. And He alone my only
One day Jene Espiritu her former
guide. He gave me this talent, I have
classmate in college encouraged her to
to make use of it. This creativeness
paint and she did. Her mentor is her former
will soon be my next journey. Glory
classmate too Jean Candelario-Segur.
to God.

Each time she starts working with her art

she ask God for wisdom.
And she wants to showcase the Lords
beauty through her art, with the brush
strokes flowing freely, she believe that she
developed a unique botanical style.
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Selfie
Food color and Make-up pigments
on Vellum board
30.48 cm. x 41. 91cm., 2017
Selfie is all about me. I wasnt ready to paint for
this exhibit but one of my former classmates, Jene
Espiritu, motivates me. I used food coloring and

Praise God and all Glory be to Him! make-up pigments because these were what i had
on hand. I used a whimsical style to express my
soulful art.

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RAYMUND VELANTE HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
Manila, Philippines

He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising in 1986. In
1987, he joined Campaigns and Grey, one of the Top
Women nowadays are more empowered, more passionate and more driven to achieve their dreams.
I painted mixtures of vibrant colors which depict the strength of her well-being.

10 Advertising Agencies in the Philippines.

As a Studio Manager, he was in-charge of over-all

quality output and supervision of Final Art Materials in
Print and Outdoor media After 18 years in advertising,
he had a career shift to the Real Estate industry, where
he focused on Residential Build and Sell.

ray volante@ g mail. com

Cheers Acrylic on canvas

20 in. by 30 in., 2017

The young lady has a look that will capture

one's attention. Her inner mind can do
things far greater than what you can think.
Women nowadays are more empowered,
meeting of the minds

more passionate and more driven to

achieve their dreams. I painted mixtures
of vibrant colors which depict the strength
of her well-being. The flowers add to her
charm and cocktail expresses relaxation.
Cheers to all women achievers who made a
special mark in their own respective fields.

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MICHAEL DE VERA HOMECOMING

Photographer EXHIBIT
Manila, Philippines

Michael Alfonso R. de Vera is a freelance

graphic artist and photographer. He uses the
moniker Putiman in forums and as signature on
his online images.

He took up Advertising Arts from the college of

Fine Arts and Architecture at the University of
Santo Tomas. He has worked as Art Director,
Graphic artist and photographer for several
advertising agencies and companies.

He held his first ever Photo Exhibit entitled itim

o puti man at the Bigsky Mind Bar and Gallery
in 2013. Some of the images included in that
exhibit have been consecutively awarded Photo
of the Year for three (3) years by the Olympus
Club of the Philippines.

He has also conducted lectures and seminars

on basic Photography.
Haring Agila Canvas print
16 in. by 20 in., 2016
meeting of the minds

After The Rain Canvas print

16 in. by 20 in., 2014

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JOSE GLENN BLANCO HOMECOMING

Visual Artist EXHIBIT
Angono, Rizal, Philippines

Guest artist Jose Glenn Blanco, is the eldest of the

seven siblings of Jose Pitok Blanco and Loreto
Loring Blanco, the begetter of the Blanco Family of
Artists of Angono Rizal. The family is known for folk
realism that portrays the so-called Tagalog Pastorale.

Jose Glenn Blanco, along with all his siblings, inherited

his fathers artistic talent and his works became noted
for its realistic and detailed portrayal of the local flora,
which evokes the tranquility of nature. His works are
also products of his fascination over the rural life and
social rituals of Angono.

Glenn has been part of the Blanco Family exhibits

in Beijing, China, Singapore, Seville, Spain, San
Francisco and New York. In 2012, he held his Boys with Horse
first solo exhibit at SM Taytay. He has awarded Oil on canvas
24 in. by 36 in., 2012
as the Outstanding Alumni of University of Santo
Tomas(UST) College of Arts and Letters in 2013, and
was awarded the TOTAL 2014 Award, the highest
award given to alumni of UST for his contribution to
Philippine art. Just this July 2016, Glenn, along with 11
other artists, was featured at the Art Dialogo in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
meeting of the minds

Maglola
Oil on canvas
24 in. by 32 in., 2012
 To Mr. Robert Lane and Mark
Shellshear of Galeria De las Islas,
for giving us the guidance, courage,
confidence and support throughout
this experience.

CAFA BATCH 86 To Assoc. Justice Karl Miranda,

U ST C olleg e of Architec t ure and Fine Ar ts C l a ss
gratefully acknowledges the many people who Gigi Lim and guest artist Mr. Jose
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT made this meeting of the minds a realization. Glenn Blanco.

To all participating artists:

Lorna Achico
Jackie Alvarez
Sophia Brondial
Bones Calleja
Lillette M. Cifra
Joy Dela Cruz-Woods
Louie Escauriaga
Jene Espiritu
Alejo Leal
Rissa Calica-Gimenez
Raymond Legaspi
Dina Lucero
Jim Gustilo Mondares
Mitch Miranda-Nash
Fel R. Plata
Virginia Candelario-Segur
Mary Ann Tan-Torres
Jim Mondares
POSTER DESIGN Raymund Velante
Bones Calleja Michael De Vera
CATALOG DESIGN

To Batchmates and Classmates

for their never ending support.
PAGTATAGPO
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