Thursday, May 24, 2007 Exhibit focuses on the bamboo By Carlo P. Mallo
ONE of the most commonly used plants in a Filipino's life is the bamboo. It's resilience, adaptability, and versatility is the primary reason that it is highly valued.
Patria Montemayor, chair of the Davao Museum Foundation Inc. said the same characteristics enabled the Filipino people to surpass the challenges that they have encountered.
In a tribute to the importance of the bamboo in the growth, development, and progress of the Filipino culture, the Davao Museum Foundation Inc. has put on an exhibition on the various artists' depiction for the use of the bamboo.
The exhibit, dubbed as Panaghoy sa Kawayan, features various art forms that portrays the flexibility of the bamboo. It also showcases various paintings done on bamboo, and even sculptures of religious icons done on bamboo.
Various artists and collectors have contributed in the exhibit.
The exhibit would allow the audience to fully appreciate the various uses of the bamboo in the daily life of Juan dela Cruz. From the bamboo shanties that housed our forebears, to the bamboo furniture that adorned most Filipino houses, to the religious icons that strongly influenced the Filipino's way of life.
Panaghoy sa Kawayan will run from May 18 until July 21, 2007.
