Hey guys. This is lost inside a book. Iām sorry it took me aĀ long time to post something again (5 days is quite long, trust me) well, itās because our internet connection has been cut off (curse you slow internet connection!) and I have to rely on broadband so yup, thatās that. Anyway, here it is.
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As you all know itās already summer here in our country (and the sun is scorching hot!!) but if youāre a wanderlust just like me Iām sure even if the sun is as hot as hell it wonāt be a hindrance in your desire to go out and explore.Ā
My brothers and I have planned last weekend to go to Pinto Art Museum. Iāve heard about it before and Iāve read many reviews about how itās a good place and how itās a visual treat to the eye. So, Iāve forced my brothers to go with me. Oh and if youāre wondering what Pinto means, It is a Tagalog word for door.Ā
Pinto Art Museum is just an hour drive from where I live, yet I feel like Iāve been transported into another country because of its tall open-air Mediterranean-inspired villas, shrouded by well-manicured gardens and landscaped greens and everywhere I looked there seemed to be lots and lots of doorways and paths waiting for you to reveal more hidden treasures to feast your eyes. (I donāt have a photo of the whole place because I focused more on the artworks and the scenery it provided. heheš³)Ā It is locatedĀ inside a private subdivision in Antipolo, Rizal.
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The place consisted of 6 galleries where you can look upon many different kinds of artworks made of different artists who either expresses their passion in art or wanted to say something. Either way, some of it really has a deeper meaning than what it portrays. Here are some of my favorite artworks.
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These two artworks are two of the largest artworks Iāve seen in Gallery 1. When I entered the Ā room, my mouth literally went agape because of how these two artworks really managed to occupy the whole two sides of the room. The artwork entitled “Karnabal” “Carnival” showed what it looks like when you go into a carnival; it showed the different booths and stalls that you would sometimes see in a carnival, dancing people and many other more. The other artwork that I havenāt got the name reminded me of the book of revelation in the bible and quite frankly, Iāve had goosebumps when I looked into it.
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These four pieces of statues or sculptures really took my breath away; itās a fan-favorite among all of the artworks I have seen in there. The artwork entitled āObliviousā is an amazing steel wire sculpture depicting a man and a woman. I think what it wanted to say is like here you can have my heart (Too sappy right? Haha) The artwork entitled āThe Hollow Manā depicts a man who is riding on a swing. It looks simple but the meaning behind this impressive artwork is too deep (I didnāt really understand its description.) The Mother Nature is one of the steel sculptures that you will first notice upon entering the museum. It depicts a mother with a baby on her womb. The sculpture is intricately designed with graceful swirls and curves on its body like it’s a design pattern for a dress but you can see thatās the curves and swirls are more focused and placed on the motherās womb possibly reflecting the delicateness of the woman bearing a child. You can actually see the baby sculpture inside her womb. And last but not the least, the untitled sculpture. I donāt know but this sculpture really made a mark on my mind because when I stared at it, itās like saying that āI wanted to be freeā Itās like depicting what many women out there are currently feeling right now; being trapped in a cage and being put into the āright placeā just because of her gender (oh the joys of being a woman *Note the sarcasms) Itās like this sculpture wanted the world to realize that women shouldnāt be controlled and be put on a leash, they can be free and can do whatever they want without being restricted just because they are a girl. This artwork is a favorite of mine. I can say that it got me hook, line and sinker.
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As we go along, we came across a meditation garden dedicated to the famous sad love story of Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera. As you slowly approach the place youāll be able to hear a spoken word piece being played which told the love story and failed engagement between our national hero and his erstwhile fiancĆ©e. Set to a backdrop of a musical cello and piano piece, the piece recounted how their engagement was broken by Riveraās mother, who intervened in their affair by hiding Rizalās letters from her daughter because she opposed the match. As a part of the theme, the small garden also contained a garden with a desk containing letters labeled āThe Undelivered Projectā next to a pile of stationary and pens. A handwritten guide instructed people to empty their thoughts and write anonymous letters to the ones whom they had loved and lost (Talk about the one that got away eyy) It was strictly said there that we are forbidden to read all the letters inside but I was really curious to read all the letters of heartbreak and unrequited love that lay unopened in the drawers. If youāre wondering if I wrote a letter too. Yes, yes I did, and just like all the other letters there I want it to be undelivered as well because even though I poured all my heart into it and say what I wanted to say to my TOTGA in there, I think it is best to just move on and left whatās in the past behind us even though it might seem unfinished (Iām rambling sentiments, forgive me huhuhu)
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If you love to see many artworks and painting and have a passion for art, I recommend you to visit Pinto Arts Museum; I assure you that it will be worth it. Your eyes and your shutterbug cravings will be satisfied by all of the picturesque well-curated collection of modern paintings, sculptures and art installations. Everything in this place screams art, creativity and passion.
RATES/ENTRANCE TICKET FEES:
P200 for regular ticket
P180 for senior citizens and PWD with valid IDs
P100 for children and students with proper school IDs
Free for children below 3 years old Ā Ā
ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFO:
Pinto Art MuseumĀ is located at 1 Sierra Madre St., Grand Heights, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines. Pinto Art Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The museumĀ is CLOSED on MONDAYS.
- Contact info: (02) 6971015
- Email:Ā pintoartmuseum@yahoo.com
- Facebook page: Pinto Art Museum.
- Pinto Art Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- The museumĀ is CLOSED on MONDAYS. (Guess they hate Mondays as well. Kidding! Hahaha )
- They are open during holidays (as long as itās not a Monday.)
- Guided Tour Schedule:Ā 09:00 am ā 11:00 am;Ā 12:00 nn ā 02:00 pm; 02:00 pm ā 04:00 pm; 04:30 pm ā 06:00 pm
- No food or pets are allowed.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the museum.
- No flash photography.
HOW TO GET TO PINTO ARTS MUSEUM:
If you are from Quezon City just like me, you can ride a jeep thatās says Sta. Lucia (My brothers and I decided to ride a cab, it cost us 150 pesos) and should drop you off at Felix Avenue (the corner with Robinsonās Metro East & Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall) once youāre there youāll need to ride another jeep thatās going to Antipolo and will get to Ynares Center. Once you reach the Ynares Center, take a tricycle and ask the driver to take you to Grand Heights Subdivision and viola! you’ve reached your destination.Ā
Hope you’ve enjoyed my post.
– Ā lostinsideabook