Bulig Ambong: An art exhibit for a cause
Art is an expression of one's self -- may it be bliss or sorrow, arrogance or compassion. Ilonggo artists have once again united. Aside from their passion, these artists are bounded by a common denominator, a kind heart made for humanitarian reasons.
Bulig Ambong, a fund-raising art exhibit, opened last June 24 at the Galleri Graphitto, Art Republic on the 3rd Level of Robinsons Place Iloilo. "Bulig" means help in the local dialect while "ambong" resembles art. The fund-raising activity was organized to help Mr. Bobi Valenzuela, a very good friend who have been supporting regional artists, who is very ill at the hospital.
"Bobi was paralyzed and we want to help him," says PG Zoluaga, artist and manager of Galleri Graphitto.
Bobi Valenzuela was a former consultant for visual arts at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He participated in several art competitions including the Metrobank's Young Painters Competition. Valenzuela is the former curator of Hiraya Gallery, Boston Gallery, and Kulay Diwa Gallery. He worked as a consultant for YIYA ExCons, National Art Congresses. Bobi is considered a mentor of some named and outstanding artists in Metro Manila and in the region. Above those, Bobi is an excellent artist and a good friend.
The exhibit will showcase a collection of thirty artworks, all donated by Ilonggo artists. Donation tickets, at PhP 1,000.00, are available at the Galleri. The Donation Ticket will entitle you to join the raffle that will be held on June 30 at 5:30 pm at Galleri Graphitto. 
Lucky Winners will take home a collection of captivating masterpieces from Iloilo's renowned artists. Some of which are Ed Defensor, Momo Dalisay, Benji Belgica, Fred Orig, Allain Hablo, Martin Genodepa, Rheo Nepomuceno, Jun Jun Duarte, Alan Rivera, Erwin Chiongson, Jomari Moleta, Mike Moleta, Tootsie Amacio, Vic Fario, Dado Tan, Gina Apostol, Jovin Militar, and Anthony Geduspan.
The proceeds from the said endeavor will be given to the Valenzuela Family.
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