The Embassy of the Philippines in collaboration with the Knights of Rizal The Hague Chapter and the Euro intermedia International has the honor to extend an invitation to the opening night of Nemiranda Art Exhibit.
The Filipino migrants experience was highlighted at the art exhibition featuring the works of Mr. Nemesio “Nemiranda” Miranda (Nemi Miranda), which opened at the Embassy’s Kalayaan Hall on 25 June 2024.
The art exhibition, which can be viewed by the public from 26 to 28 June, is part of the Embassy’s commemorative activities for the Philippine Independence month.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya noted Nemiranda’s significant contributions to Philippine arts, notably through the “imaginative figurism” which he pioneered. “We are honoured to host this exhibit as we are featuring one of the Philippines most treasured artists, whose art has captivated audiences the world with its exquisite execution, intricate details, and profound storytelling. Through his paintings, he has successfully captured the essence of Filipino culture, traditions, and spirit,” the Ambassador said. “Nemiranda does not only record and inform, but also inspire and enlighten. We can thus consider him as a visual arts chronicler of contemporary Philippine history and of our times.”
Mr. Nemiranda has received numerous awards, including the “Gantimpalang Lampara ng Sining at Kultura” from the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts. He is the founder of the Angono Ateliers Association, which initiated the Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal, the art capital of the Philippines. He also established the Nemiranda Arthouse and Museum, the Angono School for the Arts, and the Nemiranda Art Café in Angono.
“I have painted the EDSA Revolution and the many dramatic episodes and people’s experiences in our country. I tried to capture those in my canvas in my 54 years as an artist and visual historian,” Mr. Nemiranda said.
Mr. Nemiranda presented to the Embassy a painting depicting the love of a mother to her child and the book “Nemiranda: The Art of Philosophy of Imaginative Figurism,” as mementos and gestures of his appreciation to the Embassy.
Organized in collaboration with the Knights of Rizal The Hague Chapter and other partner organizations, the opening night was attended by the members of the diplomatic corps, creative professionals, media and art enthusiasts and community members.
The exhibition ran from 26 to 28 June 2024 at the Embassy’s Kalayaan Hall.
