Continuing Rustan’s legacy of celebrating local talent

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2022 marks the 70th Anniversary of Rustan’s. Gliceria Rustia-Tantoco, with the full support of her husband Bienvenido R. Tantoco, Sr., brought her vision to life of bringing the most luxurious and exciting brands to the Philippines – something that had never been done before.

In the course of their mission of elevating Filipino lifestyles, they noticed that local artists at that time did not have proper venues and environments where they could master their craft; hence they established Galerie Bleue initially as a workshop. It eventually transitioned to be a prominent gallery, strategically located inside Rustan’s. The inception of Galerie Bleue in 1984 marked a new era in which Rustan’s earned a key role in raising awareness for Filipino talent all over the metro.

For this year’s Rustan’s for the Arts exhibit on the 2nd Level, Gallerie, at Rustan’s Makati, guests can take home masterpieces from local artists, Markus Jentes, Thea Quiachon, Ian Sapang, and Pauline Luz Sotto.

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Markus Jentes is a Manila-based contemporary artist known for his use of vibrant lines and shapes in subtle yet mesmerizing paintings. In recent years, Markus’s approach to art slightly shifted towards abstract expressionism, wherein he uses a blend of acrylics, spray paints and other mediums to create nature-inspired paintings.

Thea Quiachon is known for her figurative art. Through her work, she creates seemingly indistinct illustrations that hold meaning to her yet open for the interpretation of the observer.

Ian Sapang is a self-taught artist whose works are abstract in nature. His inspiration draws from perceived emotions within an environment.

Paulina Luz Sotto is an abstract artist and granddaughter of the late Philippine National Artist Arturo Luz. Today, she continues his legacy as a visionary of the arts.

For more updates on Rustan’s for the Arts exhibit, head to @rustansph on Facebook and Instagram or visit https://rustans.com/

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