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Artists’ Haven
Angono is home to many of the country’s
great artists
By Chi-chi Luciano
Angono, Rizal is a quiet little town an hour away
from Manila. It seems like an ordinary town with a plaza and busy
market, but nothing is ordinary about Angono. It is home to many
of the country’s finest artists. Maybe it’s the rugged
and hilly landscapes or sleepy fishing villages that inspired these
painters. But why is Marikina popular for shoes and Bulacan for
sweets? Maybe it’s just the way it is. It seemed that when
God was showering artistic talent in the country, a lot of it went
to the artists of Angono.
For some reason, most artists are generally shy and
quiet. I had the grandest time looking at paintings and sculptures,
but part of my Angono experience was talking to the artists themselves.
The Angono artists, influenced by National Artist Botong Francisco,
relied on nature and typical Angono Village scenes as their inspiration.
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