National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva, who was also known as the Father of Modern Sculpture, led an exhibition of sculptors featuring the works of 32 artists in the exhibit, “Diverse Works: Add / Subtract / Construct,” at Erehwon Center for the Arts.
The exhibit was curated by Nestor Olarte Vinluan, which also highlighted José “Al” Giroy’s five-panel relief mural of scenes from Philippine history, which now graces Erehwon Center for the Arts’ outdoor stage called Tanghalang Behn Cervantes.
On the other hand, National Artist for Literature Bienvenido “Bien” Lumbera was the guest of honor at the opening of Heber Bartolome’s solo art exhibition at the Erehwon Center for the Arts titled, “Karugtong,” which was curated by Augusto “Gus” Albor.
The Center honored another National Artist, Nick Joaquin, through a multidisciplinary art exhibit, a photo exhibit of poignant images that traced his life story as a master storyteller, and showcase memorabilia items courtesy of the Joaquin family. A life-size resin sculpture of Nick Joaquin by sculptor Al Giroy is on permanent display at Erehwon.
![adwuSz7F_4x National artist Bienvenido Lumbera (center) poses with young musicians of the Erehwon Youth Rondalla. On his right is Erehwon Artworld CEO Rafael Benitez.](https://erehwonartcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adwuSz7F_4x.webp)