Security Bank Corporation formally turns over 14 sculptures of 1973 National Artist for Sculpture, Guillermo Tolentino, to the National Museum of the Philippines as it re-introducesthe newly renovated Security Bank Hall at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila City.
These 14 sculptures were previously loaned by the bank as part of Gallery XII — Eskultor ng Lahing Filipino: Honoring the Life and Work of Guillermo Tolentino, a permanent exhibition, which opened in July 2013.
“The National Museum of the Philippines is grateful to Security Bank for donating 14 sculptures of 1973 National Artist for Sculpture, Guillermo Tolentino. These sculptures are part of the country’s history and have become a symbol of excellence for many artists not only here in the Philippines, but also abroad. We hope that more Filipinos will visit the museum and witness first-hand the exquisite work and style of one of the country’s best,” says National Museum DirectorJeremy Barns.
Guillermo Tolentino was born in 1890 and was named as the National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death. Tolentino along with fellow National Artist and painter Fernando Amorsolo, dominated the Philippine art scene from the 1930s to the 1950s. He followed the classical style and mainly used plaster and metal to create his art pieces.
Security Bank remains to be one of the financial institutions in the Philippines that actively supports the preservation of the country’s culture and heritage.
The bank continues to partner with institutions to commemorate landmark events such as the National Heritage Month and works with various organizations to celebrate the country’s artistic and cultural legacy.
