Rewind: Ka-women-an

[a postscript to women's month]

I realized that I saw a good number of exhibits by women artists recently and I thought I should list them for memory's sake. Going to shows requires some effort (except for some happy accidents, like #4 below), but it's worth it. It's good to know what's out there and be awed, touched, provoked or delighted by what other women are creating. If I stretch the limits of my comfort zone, Metro Manila will turn out to be as interesting and lively art-wise as London.

1. CANVAS Earthtales book launch @ 1/of Gallery, Serendra
Plet Bolipata, Liza Flores and Ivee Olivares-Mellor

2. Likhang Lila 2: Kaida Gallery, Kamuning
Daphne Aguilar, Jana Jumalon-Alano, Amihan, Maui Constantino, Ninel Constantino, Aba Lluch Dalena, Lorna Fernandez, Stephanie Lopez, Tammy Tan, and Anna Varona

3. Betsy Westendorp @ Mandarin Suites, Gateway Mall

4. [Filipina artists] @ Shangri-La Mall atrium
Cleone Baradas, Con Cabrera, Jane Kristine Cruz, Aza Camps, Anna de Leon, Maan de Loyola, Camille dela Rosa, Dina Gadia, Joanna Hoffman, Alpha Larracas, Jo Madarang, Kat Medina, Kaetie Millanoz, Tessie Picaña, Sheila Tiangco, AJ Tolentino, Mitch Valera, Lydia Velasco, Migs Villanueva, Ina Vitasa, and Janice Young

5. Walong Filipina @ Liongoren Gallery/Sining Kamalig
Plet Bolipata, Camille de la Rosa, Raquel de Loyola, Wawi Navarozza, Mervy Pueblo, Anna Varona, Lydia Velasco, and Liv Vinluan

6. Cantos @ Whitebox, Cubao Expo
Nikki Abaya, Dang Sering and Mimi Tecson