PEP | John Lloyd Cruz, Xian Lim exhibit artworks at Art Fair Philippines 2020

2020-02-21

John Lloyd Cruz, Xian Lim exhibit artworks at Art Fair Philippines 2020

Images and text by: Nikko Tuazon

John Lloyd Cruz and Xian Lim's artworks are being exhibited in Paseo Art Gallery's booth in Art Fair Philippines 2020.

This is the first time for John Lloyd and Xian to join Art Fair PH, which was founded in 2013 and is now on its 7th edition.

The exhibit is currently taking place at The Link in Makati City and will run until Sunday, February 23.

Both actors have two art pieces each for sale at the art exhibit.

John Lloyd signs his works by his real name Idan Cruz.

His piece below is called Postcard from Hell. Price: PHP2,800.

John Lloyd's other art piece is called Wind. Price: PHP28,000.

Xian styles himself as Alexander Lim for his debut at Art Fair PH.

He calls this piece Hunter. Price: PHP100,000.

Xian's other painting on exhibit is titled Nowhere Man. Price: PHP42,000.

INTERESTING ART PIECES
On Thursday, February 20, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) spotted Beauty Gonzalez's husband Norman Crisologo, who curated a whole floor for the exhibit.

Aside from John Lloyd and Xian's works, other interesting art pieces are currently being exhibited at Art Fair PH.

Visual artist Anton Belardo, aka Jellyfish Kisses, showcases an art installation called Soft Punk S/S 2020, which is bursting with colors and soft sculptures.

He Jellyfish Kisses is supported by former PinoyBig Brother housemate, Gabby de la Merced, who owns the art gallery Vinyl on Vinyl.

Internationally renowned artist-designer Leeroy New mixes fiberglass, rubber matt, leather straps, chain, necklace, and brass rings in this art installation called Dummy Dick Strap: Carapace.

In 2011, Leeroy and fellow artist Kermit Tesoro teamed up to dress Grammy award-winning pop superstar Lady Gaga for her Marry the Night cover album and music video.

Visayan media artist Manny Montelibano showcases this piece called Dukot Survival, The art installation showing kaning tutong encased in a glass container is said to be a "metaphor for the future of our society," according to Esquire Philippines. Price: PHP90,000.

Visual artist Francis Commeyne's hotdog-inspired art installation called Delicatessen is a hit among the guests of Art Fair PH 2020.

One of the expensive pieces at this year's Art Fair PH is this epoxy abstract painting by German artist Peter Zimmermann called Yellow Flint. Price: $40,000 or around PHP2,050,000.

Source: PEP.PH: “John Lloyd Cruz, Xian Lim exhibit works at Art Fair Philippines 2020”

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