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“Bukangliwayway”, a Tagalog word for dawn is a collection of paintings inspired
by the images and impressions of Aurora. Through the medium of painting Jeho Bitancor
depicted facets of life familiar only to us Aurorans, who share and inhabit a particular
space and time. Unique as it is, our “existence” demanded careful
re-presentation and interpretation as the artist tries to weave through visual narrative a
beautiful tapestry we call “Aurora.” Materials had to be recollected from the
past, observed in the present and hoped for the future. The artist believes that each
strand from the fibers of our socio-cultural and politico-economic life as expressed in
art will serve as a document, a relic of the present that the future generations will hold
on to, as they seek to understand their “being”, a window to their
“becoming”. It is in this context that art, as an expression of culture and
history is of significance. To locate and connect us to our roots, to establish that sense
of identification and belonging, to instill a sense of PRIDE. For indeed, in a world of
rapid technological advancement, where ethnic origins are diminished by the influx of
western cultures, and where the world is increasingly becoming homogenous, one’s
assertion of selfhood and nationhood is informed by a clear concept of IDENTITY.
The artist beating the deadline. Donna Calderon (long hair) helping, and Kidlat (sitting)
providing moral support.
Retouching "pahangin". And i thought only ladies do retouch.
The opening ceremony started at 6 pm. Gov. Castillo talking about art to eager Bitancor
fans.
The ribbon cutting thing. Baler Mayor Arthur Angara and Gov. Bella Castillo doing the
favor. With them are Jeho Bitancor (in black), Baler Central School principal Flor
Gonzales (in red) and Museo de Baler curator Mrs. Ilovita Mesina (in gold).
Viewing the landscapes
The painting is titled Dapithapon at Hapunan sa Kubo ni Tata Ando (circa 1985)
Dimadimalangat, Baler, Aurora. The real Tata Ando is standing on the right of the
painting.
On the piece titled "pamana".
With the ANSHS usherettes
The cocktail
Sen. Edgardo Angara and his wife graced the exhibit on August 19. He eventually reserved
half of the works on exhibit for himself.
Mrs. Mesina, Sen. and Mrs. Ed Angara, Mrs. Rose Querijero of ANSHS, Jeho Bitancor and Olin
Duaso.
ABS-CBN Foundation chair Gina Lopez with Gov. Castillo. On the background is the painting
titled "subasko".
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Related Links:
Jeho Bitancor: Exegesis
9th SOLO SHOW BY JEHO BITANCOR
April 17 - May 19, 2004
Boston Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City
Jeho Bitancor: New Works
Big & Small Art Co.
SM Megamall
Click here to see
other works of Jeho Bitancor
The Heart of Banana: A Journey Through Aurora
by: Jeho Bitancor
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All photos by: Olin Duaso
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BUKANGLIWAYWAY
Impressions/Images
of Aurora
A one-man exhibit by
Jeho Bitancor
August 15-20, 2004
Museo De Baler
October 4 - 15, 2004
Philippine Center
Office of the Consulate General
556 Fifth Avenue
New York, USA
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