Luis Ac-ac
From religious images, we go to the life-like fine art wood sculptures of Luisito “Luis” Ac-ac. Describing his work, it is like Amarsolo’s paintings came to life in 3D. Luis depicts Filipino life in amazing detail through is sculptures. Scenes from rural livelihood, children playing traditional games and even our indigenous tribes. Luis, even at the age of 11 has started making wood sculptures as he grew up in Paete, gifted with five chisels from master blacksmith Tandang Nano Madrigal. As a student of UP Fine Arts, he have also worked under acclaimed master and National Artist Napolean Abueva as apprentice. When he graduated, he set up his own studio in Paete.
One of his significant works is the Giant Jubilee Cross that stood in Manila last World Youth Day in 1995. The project led by Pope John Paul II has intricate carvings of scenes from the Holy Scriptures. Another pride of his work is the 5-foot tall piece of Lapu-lapu vs Magellan sculpture commissioned by a private collector that fetched for Php 600,000. Luis has other works from eminent people and establishments like in Ayala Alabang, Forbes Park up to Tagum in Mindanao.
For inquiry on Luis Ac-ac’s work, visit www.luis-acac.com
Angelo Baldemor
There are paintings and there are sculpture. Then there’s Angelito “Angelo” Baldemor who fused both crafts with such finesse we can call it paintures. As the brother of National Artist for Visual Arts, Manuel Baldemor, Angelo found his own style through painting over sculptures to give life and color to his works. His subjects covers a variety of rural harvest – from rice, corns, vegetable, fruits and flowers.
Angelo’s works have been acquired by collectors like the Abads and has done commissioned works for Ayala properties like Serendra in Taguig. Angelo’s family come from humble beginnings and through his perseverance he finished Fine Arts in FEATI University. His dedication to his craft has brought him places like in India where he was the sole Filipino representative for the India and Southeast Asian and Tribal Folk Arts in 2003 and also the Inami International Wooden Sculpture Camp in Toyoma, Japan. He has done several one-man exhibits already and his works are constantly displayed at Gallerie Y at SM Megamall. Angelo’s work not only represents the vibrancy of rural life objects but a symbol of pure hard work and passion for his art.
For inquiries on Angelo Baldemor’s work contact (+6349) 557.1875
Ferdz Decena is an award-winning travel photographer, writer and blogger. His works has found print in publications such as Singapore Airlines’s Silver Kris, Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay, Cebu Pacific’s Smile and Seair InFlight. He has also lent his expertise to various organizations like the Oceana Philippines, Lopez Group Foundation, Save the Children and World Vision, contributing quality images for their marketing materials.
