The recent 34th Kulay Sa Tubig Invitational Watercolor Competition Exhibit at the Mega Fashion Hall of SM Megamall celebrated the everyday life of Filipinos – women serenely sewing, riders on their bikes, children at play, foodie fare, and still life subjects.
A joint project of Gallery Genesis and SM Megamall, with support from the Filipino Heritage Foundation and French Baker, Kulay Sa Tubig, in its 34th year, has remained as the avenue for new as well seasoned Filipino aquarelle artists to showcase their works. A total of 90 artists competed for the Top Five Watercolorists Awards and Five Runners-Up. Each winner received a trophy, a certificate, and cash prize.
Felipe de Leon Jr., Former chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) led the distinguished panel of judges which included Metropolitan Museum of Manila President Tina Colayco; Zonta Club president and ArteFino co-founder Maritess Mendoza-Pineda; art historian, curatorial consultant, and professor Dr. Laya Boquiren-Gonzales; former arts and books editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer Joselito Zulueta; and Ayala Museum’s Senior curator and head of conservation Ken Esguerra.
Kulay Sa Tubig’s Top Five Watercolorists in this year’s edition included Renato Canlas (Spring of Hope), Ralvin Dizon (Sa Pagitan ng Pahina at Paalam), Rolando Guina (Bike Check), Dan Macapugay (Ina), and Richard Romeo (A Golden Hour in Basilan).
Kulay Sa Tubig, considered as the country’s most prestigious watercolor competition, was established by well-respected art patron and chairman emeritus of Gallery Genesis Araceli “Chichi” Salas.
The 34th Kulay sa Tubig Invitational Watercolor Competition is one of the many exciting art and culture events of SM Megamall.
