Contemporary arts in the Philippines
The Philippines is a gold mine of ART. The Philippines has a variety of many other art forms. There have been four colonial times in our history: Spanish, British, American, and Japanese. Almost every part of the world's art has inspired Philippine art. The colonizers who settled in the country gave it a glimpse of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern Periods.
When the world opened up the notion of postmodernism in the late 1900s, the Philippines welcomed the birth of contemporary art. Initial appearance: After World War II and after the Martial Law Period (1970). By writing screams of protest against the regime, writers broke the rules. Filmmakers applied their skills to enter the wave of nationalistic musicians. Modernism in all aspects of art developed into a vast spectrum of expressions and newspapers, converting the whole world into a “Creative Upheaval.” Many Filipino artists and architects followed the modernist style.
Late 1980’
Postmodernism appeared in the Philippines.
Postmodernism tried to refute many elements and concepts of earlier modernism.
They conclude that artists should abandon efforts to produce the "modern."
What they had to do was "borrow, mix, and explore" what was already there and create something different.
This gave rise to integrative painting, which is generally practiced in the regions.Several Features of POSTMODERNISM
PASTICHE
The most prominent characteristic in which differences between fine art and commercial art, high culture and low culture are blurred. It also refers to visual, theatrical, and literary creations derived from various sources – a mash-up, a medley of various concepts.
There is a sense of fragmentation – for example, a story does not have to be finished; it can be left unfinished.
Bricolage or Assemblage
It refers to a production or fabrication created from a variety of materials, ranging from mass-produced to recycled artifacts.
Bricolage is a simplified form of collage that may also refer to the use of words as the primary creative feature. It is the use of different writing sources in literary arts.
Appropriation or borrowing refers to the use of another culture's style and material in a production, such as a Filipino rock band playing Bach's music.
New theme in all the art forms:
Feminism, consumerism, multiculturalism, globalization, health consciousness, displacement, and other socially conscious topics have emerged during this time frame.
Today, the majority of Filipino contemporary artists continue to address current issues affecting our world. They provide opportunities for the viewer to share in the experience. They recognize their Filipino heritage by using natural and indigenous materials in their artwork, reflecting an increasing sense of Filipino pride.
Contemporary art in the Philippines is a part of culture. As a reader and spectator, you have a greater understanding of what contemporary Filipino artists do or did, as well as why and how they do or did it. As a result, you gain respect and admiration for their creative efforts.