By Anna Valmero

HER love for drawing portraits and collecting photographs since childhood led to a business she now dubs a “stylistic preservation of portraits” on canvass.

As I was strolling Shang Ri-La Mall, I chanced upon the month-long Pinoy Pop Art exhibit showcasing 13 pop culture icons of the country painted on canvas.

“The exhibit aims to bring awareness to Filipinos 13 pop icons that can be emulated for their supremacy in their particular field and personal values,” says Bing Bernardo-Gaw, creative head and owner of Gallery 7 or “Art is Me,” the graphics design house that developed the exhibit.

The exhibit included Fernando Poe Jr., Efren “Bata” Reyes” Dolphy, Sharon Cuneta, Judy Ann Santos, The Apo Hiking Society, Gloria Diaz, Gary Valenciano, Michael V., Peque Gallaga, Parokya ni Edgar, Leah Salonga and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Gaw said the they chose the 13 icons from a list of Filipino idols that can inspire Filipinos.

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Marjorie Gorospe
INQUIRER.net

PASAY CITY, Philippines — Who would have thought that one can turn driftwood into art.

Cebu Homecraft Consolidated Inc., originally situated in Cebu, has set up a branch in Pasay City to display works of art to potential exporters.

Founded 15 years ago, the company has been turning natural fibers into export products.

British expat James Webb, owner of Cebu Homecraft, said they only use natural products including driftwood — which others find useless.

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