Cpar Module 1

Contemporary Arts
from The Region

QUARTER 4 - MODULE 1
PURPOSE OF THIS LESSON
The Philippines is very rich in natural resources. With
our artistic inclinations, we can maximize the use of
these natural resources in creating arts. The environment
abounds in giving us the necessities we need not only for
our day-to-day consumption but also for work to keep us
financially stable and give us inspiration. Arts expresses
the artistic feelings toward the different aspects of life.
The local materials available in the locality help
Filipino's hone and enhance their skills and talents in
producing works of arts that give our country's pride and
popularity
Contemporary artists find used bottles, hay, rice,
and other recyclable materials useful in creating
artworks. They create artwork from wood, wire,
thread, rattan, metal and even leaves.
The real artist sees beauty even from the peelings

of garlic and corn. They can combine red, yellow,
green, and different other colors. The artists in
these places make use mostly of the available
local materials found in their localities.
THERE ARE ART FORMS
WHICH SEEM TO BE DYING
SANIKULAS COOKIE MOLD CARVINGS
(PAMPANGA)
1. SANIKULAS COOKIE MOLD CARVINGS
(PAMPANGA)
Sanikulas Cookies are arrowroot cookies that have the
image of St. Nicholas molded on it an ergo that name
Sanikulas. St. Nicholas is also known as "The Healer"
from illnesses. Legend says that if you consume these
cookies when you are ill, you get healed and recover in a
shorter amount of time that it would usually take.
These molds are exceptional pieces of folk art and are a

rarity. Sanikulas cookie makers would commission the
carvers of these molds with one-of-a-kind design. They
would also consider it a family heirloom. The molds are
made of hardwood of different shapes and sizes.
PABALOT OR PASTILLAS WRAPPER CUTTING
ART (BULACAN)
2. PABALOT OR PASTILLAS WRAPPER
CUTTING ART (BULACAN)
The wrapper is made from delicate Japanese
paper. The way to make it is so delicate that
only the ones with skilled hands and perfect
control of their motor skills can produce the
best kind.
TAKA (LAGUNA)
3. TAKA (LAGUNA)
The art of "Taka" or "Taka-Making" is not an exclusive Pinoy
art. Paper Mache has been around for centuries. In the
Philippines, the first recorded or mention of created "Taka" was
by a woman named Maria Bangue in the 1920's. She had wooden
molds that were covered with strips of paper dipped in the
sticky paste. She would later paint them carefully and present
as children's toys. Due to a fire, none of the original takas were
saved.
Taka-making became more popular during the American

colonization period when there was an excess of newsprint, and
because Pinoy hates wasting anything, the people of Paete
decided to create Takas and even diversified into different
animals, not just traditional horses.
PAGBUBURDA (TAAL, LUMBAN, LAGUNA)
4. PAGBUBURDA (TAAL, LUMBAN,
LAGUNA)
The art of embroidery is happily alive and
flourishing. Although it is mostly done by women
who are wives of the farmers and fishermen, it is
not uncommon to see fisherman and farmers who
are also carefully and delicately embroidering
floral designs during their "off- season."
SINGKABAN OR BAMBOO ART
5. SINGKABAN OR BAMBOO ART
A type of Philippine folk art, Singkaban is the art of
shaving bamboo into artful creations that can be used as
decor for arches or the home. Skilled craftsmen create
these gregariously designed bamboo arches for fiestas,
weddings, and other celebrations that involve the entire
community. Perhaps, it is our sense of "bayanihan" that
inspires this art form ensuring the art is appreciated and
is accessible to everyone in the community and their
guests.
PUNI OR PALM LEAF FOLDING (BULACAN)
6. PUNI OR PALM LEAF FOLDING
(BULACAN)
Puni or palm leaf folding was intended to create artful
toys for kids. However, Puni can also be used to create
woven baskets, bags, and even fans. The most common
presentation of Puni art is the "Palaspas" we see every
Palm Sunday. Because of the abundance of coconut
leaves, Pinoys have ingeniously created toys and other
items through Puni. Although fresh coconut leaves are
most commonly used, the leaves dry and crumble within
a few days, It is more common to use leaves that are
dried treated and dyed for strength and color. These
countless artworks showcase not only the creativity of
Filipinos but most especially their ingenuity.
THANK YOU!

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Contemporary Arts

from The Region

The real artist sees beauty even from the peelings

These molds are exceptional pieces of folk art and are a

Taka-making became more popular during the American

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