Pinto Art Museum
“you sort of heal yourself.”
Dr. Joven Cuanang, Pinto and the doors of perception
The 14th of February is one of those days mostly celebrated by couples and is usually dreaded by people who have not yet found or have not yet been found by their "special someone". Well, I am not really a fan of celebrating this particular day or event, however, I was torn whether to go to Sagada or explore a new place I have not yet seen in person but only in pictures. And NO, I was not planning on going to Sagada because I wanted to mend my broken heart as suggested by the movie That Thing Called Tadhana. Anyway, I was supposed to be in Sagada for that weekend because I was invited to take photos of the 1st leg of the 2nd Cordillera Series Marathon organized by Team Malaya. It was a tough decision for me, but, my love for travelling and exploring something new was what definitely got me to finally decide to go to Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo, Rizal.
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| You have to register here and pay the entrance fee |
The first gallery we had the chance to explore was an exhibit by Elmer Borlongan entitled the Labyrinth of Kinship. The painting below was probably one my favorite artworks from all of the ones he had displayed in the museum.
'"Thus, she looks like she is calmly waiting for something happen. But there are no worries here. Life swims by - no hurry - like the peripheral and ever-renewing memories of the gold fish."
Sitting Pretty. Oil on canvas. 4tf x 3ft. 2014
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| Another artwork by Elmer Borlongan |
After the first gallery, we decided to go outside and check the next one. Unfortunately, we had a hard time using the map they gave us. It's not that we are terrible in terms of using a map and finding directions. But, we had a difficult time reading it and matching the landmarks so we decided to ditch the map and ask the security personnel for directions instead.
We went to The Garden, the only space solely dedicated to the love story of Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera. The recordings about their love story just kept on replaying.
We went ahead to explore the area.
We went to check the roof deck area of Cafe Tan-aw the moment we saw a number of people going down. (I'm not really a fan of big crowds in small spaces.) I was not able to take photos of the couches and the beds because they were occupied by other people. It's just plain weird to take photos of people I don't really know, especially if they are having a private moment of their own.
We then went to the newly established museum of Indigenous Art. It made me feel like I was home because a lot of the pieces displayed here were from the Cordillera.
The following photos are from one of the main galleries.
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| Oblivious by Stephanie Lopez Steel Wires and found objects 103.5 x 53 x 59 cm 2010 |
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| Power and Unity by Joe Geraido Terracotta 56 x 48 x 133 cm 2010 |
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| Hollow Man by Alab Pagaringan cast resin and wire dimensions variable 2011 |
We also had the chance to see the lovely creations of Mark Orozco Justiniani. I can say that I am now a fan of his art. The colors of his creations are just amazing. Especially his paintings on blocks of old wood.
The next photos are different creations by several artists
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| Except for this one, this one's a real dog. |
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| This one too. |
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| Oh yes we are. |
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| Usapang Babae by Steph Lopez Epoxy, Wire, Textile and sound Size Variable 2008 - 2012 |
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| Ate Abby requested me to take a photo of her mimicking the little girl's position because she felt the same way. |
The next 3 photos are my absolute favorites. And YES, the focus are the artworks and not my face.
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| Run |
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| Bike |
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| Swim |
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| Goofing around! |
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| For the ladies. |
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| For the gentlemen. |
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| Peace! |
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| Life is a blank canvas. |
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| Warm Bread Pudding with Sabayon Sauce |
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| Panna Cotta |
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| The panna cotta that can be eaten in just 2 bites. |
The main highlight of this trip was meeting Dr, Joven Cuanang himself. He was such a nice person, he gladly took photos with us and he even answered all of my queries. It was quite a shock to me because a lot of people did not even bother to greet him. I'm not sure if they knew that he was the owner or whether they just don't care at all. I only recognized him because Ate Abby suggested that he might be the owner and when I went to the loo I saw an article from Philippine Inquirer regarding his memories during his stay in Boston, MA and we immediately approached him.
Here are some of the questions that I got to ask: (the answers are non-verbatim)
1. When did he start collecting art? - Long time ago, back when he was still in college.
2. Why did he open his place to the public? - To have an alternative area for people who would like to appreciate art and nature.
3. Why are there a lot of doors or pinto? - Open doors mean new ways of thinking, new opportunities and new possibilities.
4. What's the inspiration for the museum's architecture? - There are a too many to mention.
5. Why are there couches and beds scattered all over the place? - Because after a long day of walking, you would like to rest and appreciate nature and the surroundings.
The next 3 photos were taken from my Instagram account.
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| Cafe Tan-Aw's roof deck |
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The main house  |
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| Macau / Macaw is the museum's pet parrot |
If you love to appreciate art whether within close proximity or from afar and would love to go to a place where you can explore new things and ideas. I highly suggest going to this little treasure hidden in Grand Heights, Antipolo City. I promise you, you will not be disappointed.
Additional Information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pintoartmuseum
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.
For inquiries regarding prenuptial shoots and other events, please call 697 10 15 and look for Mrs. Jenny Villanueva.
Ticket prices are below:
PHP150 for regular ticket
PHP120 for senior citizens and PWD with valid IDs
PHP75 for children and students with valid school IDs
Guided Tour Schedule:
09:00 am - 11:00 am
12:00 nn - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Cafe Tan-aw (by Peppermill)
Opens from Tuesday to Sunday
10:00 am to 10 pm
Here's a map for directions:
Additional Information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pintoartmuseum
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.
For inquiries regarding prenuptial shoots and other events, please call 697 10 15 and look for Mrs. Jenny Villanueva.
Ticket prices are below:
PHP150 for regular ticket
PHP120 for senior citizens and PWD with valid IDs
PHP75 for children and students with valid school IDs
Guided Tour Schedule:
09:00 am - 11:00 am
12:00 nn - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Cafe Tan-aw (by Peppermill)
Opens from Tuesday to Sunday
10:00 am to 10 pm
Here's a map for directions:
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