It was a feast for art lovers and a gathering of Filipino artist when Ayni Nuyda, daughter of master painter Justin Nuyda, officially launched the Search Mindscape Foundation.
According to the younger Nuyda, the foundation aims to serve as a platform that will help develop artists and expand the access of art in its future programs and partnerships. The establishment of the foundation, she said, was motivated during the time when her father started collecting artworks created by young contemporary artists.
“It also strengthened my belief that Filipinos do have a lot to offer not only in the local art scene but internationally as well,” she added. “Coming back to Manila, I felt the need for me to fully participate in promoting Philippine visual art.”
The launch—which coincided with the 75th birthday of Justin Nuyda—featured the 30-man exhibit “Continuum: Connecting Mindscapes.”
Interior designer Jigs Adefuin wove the artworks of 30 Filipino contemporary artists into a narrative that bridges the legacy of Nuyda as one of the pillars of Philippine contemporary art and the next generation of artists who will eventually move on to greater heights.
On display at the exhibit, which is ongoing until Oct. 16 at LRI Design Plaza, are the works of Orley Ypon, Bullet Dematera, Rom Villaseran, Azor Pazcoguin, Mark Andy Garcia, Olivia d’Aboville, Kenneth Montegrande, Beatrix Syjuco, Michelline Syjuco, Robert Lucas Shook, Marko Bello, Janos Delaruz, Vincent de Pio, Jaime Gubaton, Clarence Chun, Rey Aurelio, Aileen Lanuza, AADA, Leo Aguilar, Meneline Wong, Michael Pastorizo, Jayson Muring, Jojoy Zabala, Tammy de Roca, Jel Suarez, Fitz Herrera, Josep Pascual, Sam Penaso, and Jay Ragma.
Mediums range from oil and acrylic to textile and collage.
Completing the exhibit are two oil on canvas paintings donated by Justin Nuyda (“Moonlight Sonata” and “Passion”), which were sold through a silent auction.
Nuyda’s works along with all of the other artworks featured in the launch will be available for viewing and purchase until the last day of the show. All proceeds will be used to fund future projects of Search Mindscape Foundation.
Also present at the event were National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera, National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose, and several other contemporaries of Nuyda.
