In an effort to promote the local creatives industry, Art in Need culminated their “Philippines Creative Nation” multimedia art competition with a live announcement of winners and an opportunity for artists to connect with peers in the industry on Dec. 11 via Zoom.
Art in Need, a platform to bridge artists and opportunities founded by ID 120 Arts Management students, celebrated their first anniversary with “Philippines Creative Nation,” from Nov. 28 to Dec. 11. The competition is aimed to boost and encourage artistic youths to pursue their passions for the local arts and creatives industry.
How the creative compete
Artists from all over the country registered and received their kits last Nov. 28, which included the theme for their artwork, “Your vision for the local creatives industry.” With 11 days to finish their submissions, the artists’ creations were posted online on Art in Need’s official Facebook page. The number of reactions will later determine the top three pieces that will advance into the deliberation stage.
A total of nine official submissions underwent a deliberation by the judging panel from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11. Each participant from the top three will be receiving ₱40,000 worth of prizes from Art in Need’s major sponsor Likmuan Tek, an information technology company. The prizes include a custom website portfolio, search engine optimization (SEO) and web design for the site, and a domain good for two years; as well as other digital media services.
TOP 1: “Pasang-krus” by David Oriño, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
A painting of a young artist looking up at birds in the sky as activists, indigenous Filipinos, and other groups stand behind, “Pasang-krus” depicts art “as a powerful tool that continues to be an unexpected source of inspiration.” Art can spark a revolution and be a significant force in activism, “specifically on how art can be a catalyst for change, shedding light on the plights, clamor, and laments of the poor, oppressed, and marginalized people in a world that is cruel and unfair,” David Oriño stated in the artwork’s description.
TOP 2: “The world we bring” by Carlos Torres, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB)
A whimsical illustration of a child exploring a picture perfect scene of a new lush green world around, “The world we bring” visualizes a blissful environment for the audience, “that the spaces we prepare for them is a warm embrace to the soul一that in the world we bring there is a space for them to be free to delight themselves in the joys of Eden,” Carlos Torres, ID 120 Interactive Entertainment and Multimedia Computing student, writes about his artwork.
TOP 3: “The Palette” by Lindsay Joan Almonte, University of Santo Tomas (UST)
An artwork that showcases a building that is composed of many different scenarios wherein art is consumed and made, “The Palette” is based on Lindsay Joan Almonte’s dream of building a fine arts school which offers a myriad of courses in fields such as traditional painting to digital animation. “I want to create a space for young Filipino artists where they can develop their being as an artist and help further solidify the country's art industry. The school is the palette, and they are the paint brush to their futures,” according to the piece's description.
To end on a high note, Art in Need continues to open another door of opportunity, inviting all participants a chance to become a featured artist on their website, never forgetting the essence of the event outside of friendly competition.
