Exploring Techniques, Materials, and Traditional Influences Flashcards
It is an art created by artists living today, reflecting current issues, technology, and diverse influences.
Contemporary Art
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
Innovative and experimental
Interdisciplinary and multimedia
Expressive of social, cultural, and political themes
Examples of Contemporary Arts
Performance Art
Mixed Media Installations
Digital Art and Video Art
Conceptual and Interactive Art
Artworks created using layered images, found objects, and materials.
Collage and Assemblage
Utilizes digital tools, virtual reality, and video as a medium.
Digital Art & Video Art
Incorporates body movement, voice, and audience participation.
Performance Art
Often a reflection of societal issues through public murals.
Street Art and Graffiti
Materials like abaca, rattan, and bamboo are often woven or crafted into sculptures.
Natural Fibers
T’nalak, Inabel, and Piña cloth
are repurposed for modern textile art.
Indigenous Fabrics
Artworks made from scrap metals, plastics, and discarded wood.
Recycled and Found Materials
Contemporary ceramic installations with modern glazes and techniques.
Clay and Ceramics
Artists use plant-based pigments for eco-friendly artworks.
Natural Pigments and Dyes
Loom weaving using traditional patterns combined with contemporary designs.
Weaving and Textile Art
Ancestral carving techniques applied to modern sculptural forms.
Woodcarving and Sculpting
Utilizing local clay and traditional firing methods for modern designs.
Pottery and Ceramics
Ancient tattoo practices revived as a form of cultural expression.
Tattoo Art & Indigenous Symbolism
Incorporating ancient paper cutting styles and indigenous calligraphy.
Paper Cutting & Calligraphy
Known for futuristic and sustainable sculptures.
Leeroy New
Balete Installations
Leeroy New
Painter who integrates folklore with modern themes.
Rodel Tapaya
Experimental filmmaker reflecting Filipino identity.
Kidlat Tahimik
Street artist renowned for his ‘Garapata’ graffiti.
Dex Fernandez
Social realist painter capturing Filipino life.
Elmer Borlongan
It is a reflection of the country’s diverse culture and social realities.
Philippine art
They remain significant in contemporary expressions.
Traditional techniques and local materials
They continue to innovate, breaking boundaries in the global art scene.
Filipino artists
