Photo by Mel Cortez
Photos by Mel Cortez
Origins, features some of the early works of Albor including a self-portrait he created when he was 29 years old. Other major pieces include his Temple and Binhi series which reflect what his elect audience cites as philosophical and contemplative. Writing for Philippine Daily Inquirer, art and film critic Lito Zulueta praised the ‘elemental abstraction’ of Albor.
Zulueta writes, “In a way, Albor’s abstraction, even when tackling the highly worrisome subject of environmental degradation, remains contemplative. As it should be. As Rachel Carson says in “Silent Spring,” one of the bibles of contemporary environmental activism, Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. Albor’s abstraction is confident and self-assured. It is an art that is attuned to the rhythms of nature.”
Poster by Ryan Cuatrona
Albor whose parents are both Bikolnon was an early winner of the Thirteen Young Artists of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, he would eventually become one of the most recognizable names in Philippine contemporary art. National Artist for Visual Arts, Arturo Luz, said, that “Albor is quite simply the best the Philippines has to offer.”
After the opening, there will be a scheduled art lecture series with faculty and students from Ateneo de Naga University, Central Bicol State University for Agriculture (Calabanga Campus), Universidad de Santa Isabel, and the Holy Rosary Major Seminary. Kamarin is open from 6PM to 8PM, except Monday. There is a regular entrance fee of P 100.00 and P 75.00 (for students, senior citizens and PWDs). The address is 5 Peninsula St. Mayon Avenue, Tinago, Naga City.