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Thomasian art exhibit Vision: Paradigm is mounted for ϲֱ scholars’ benefit

The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR), in collaboration with ϲֱ Atelier Alumni Association, Inc. (ϲֱAAAI) of the College of Fine Arts and Design, launched the all-Thomasian art exhibit called “Vision: Paradigm” on July 2, 2024 at the Art Lounge Manila in Molito, Ayala Alabang.

Prolific and award-winning Thomasian visual artists featured their works. These include Norma Belleza, Remy Boquiren, Richard Buxani, Joe Datuin, Fil Delacruz, Edgar Doctor, Raul Isidro, Derrick Macutay, Justin Nuyda, Emman Acasio, Dino Blanco, Yeye Calderon, Caña, Dante Castillo, Nelson Castillo, Nixxio Castrillo, Seb Chua, Ben Cruz, Elmer Dumlao, Maryrose Gisbert, Jun Impas, Patrick Naval, Milmar Onal, Sonny Palles, Melchor Sabariza, Edgar San Diego, Danny Santiago, Francisco Segismundo, CJ Tañedo, Carlos Esteban Trinidad, Lydia Velasco, Melissa Villaseñor, medical doctor Meneline Wong, and Rudy Yu. The exhibit was curated by Thomasian Visual Artist Janos Delacruz.

Aligned with the association’s motto “Aspire to Inspire”, “Vision: Paradigm” was created to be an avenue of artistic expression for Thomasian artists while also advocating to provide quality education to deserving students.

OAR Director Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, Ph.D. said this exhibition is “a source of inspiration, and a reminder that the power of arts, like the spirit of our Alma Mater, lives on within us.”

The opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was also graced by the world-renowned contemporary glass sculptor Ramon Orlina, ϲֱ Alumni Association, Inc., Corporate Secretary Atty. Ma. Elena R. Enriquez, and Art Lounge Manila Owner and Managing Director Susanne Tiausas.

ϲֱAAAI President Marissa Pe-Yang was able to gather over 35 Thomasian artists for this exhibition. “We called for your support, and you continued to help our Alma Mater,” she said in gratitude to these artists.

Since its inception in 2021, the Vision series has launched four other installments called,”Vision: Interpolation”, “Vision: Insight”, “Vision: Propel”, and “Vision: Compendio”.

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