(PRESS RELEASE) The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Arthaland co-present an exhibition of visual artworks and ethnographic objects from the CCP 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) Collection. 

Arthaland, the foremost green property developer in the Philippines, is committed to building sustainable developments. With a vision that extends to enriching lives at home, work, in communities, and throughout the nation, Arthaland's projects epitomize a holistic approach to prosperity.

Introducing "Udtong Tutok: Art at High Noon," a remarkable collaboration between Arthaland and the CCP that underlines the company's resolute commitment to sustainable growth. By leveraging the power of art, Arthaland seeks to foster youth involvement and enhance cultural awareness, showcasing their steadfast dedication to a brighter, greener future. Udtong Tutok frames the exhibition as an illuminating gesture amidst uncertain times, a coming together of seemingly diverse unrelated things that when juxtaposed with one another could provide new perspectives and insights that may challenge the conventional understanding of Philippine art and culture. Udtong Tutok: Art at High Noon celebrates the convergence of diverse cultures noting the importance of tensions and contradictions, affinities and continuities that shape a collective impulse to imagine and create. It is a gathering of ideas, virtues and values, angst, and anguish that need to be recognized and looked upon rather clearly so as to chart a new direction for Filipino creatives and cultural workers to thrive.

	The Tillers by Edsel Moscoso, Acrylic on Paper, 1977, CCP 21st Century Art Museum (21AM)	Collection

Painting #1 by Jose Joya, Oil on Wood, 1959, CCP 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) Collection

	Encounter, Artist Proof by Manuel Soriano, Woodcut, 1972, CCP 21st Century Art Museum	(21AM) Collection

Udtong Tutok as an illuminating action sheds light upon the significance of regional cultures in the development of Philippine art. By bringing the works outside the Cultural Center of the Philippines to the regions, the objects encounter new audiences – inviting strangers to pause from their busy day, to converse with them, unravel new paradigms, and chart new relationships. In the context of Cebu, the exhibition aims to provide much-needed conversation on Philippine modern and contemporary art amidst Cebuano artists’ strong leanings towards academic classicism. The exhibition remembers the efforts of national artist Jose Joya who came to Cebu to help establish the first fine arts program outside of Manila in 1975. Since then, his annual visits to Cebu opened up important conversations on modern art and its practices, creating cross-cultural artistic encounters between Manila and Cebu-based artists and ushering in a new direction in Cebuano artmaking. True to its history as a place of encounters, Cebu continues to be an encouraging place for artists of varied interests to reflect, refract, and diffract the waves of creativity into forms that speak true to themselves, their passions, and their beliefs.

	Detail of Suklong, Headdress, Gaddang/Paracelis. Mt. Province, CCP 21st Century Art Museum	(21AM) Collection

	Detail of Karaweweng, Necklace, Gaddang/Paracelis. Mt. Province, CCP 21st Century Art	Museum (21AM) Collection

Featuring artworks by:

National Artist Napoleon Abueva +

National Artist Federico Alcuaz +

National Artist Benedicto Cabrera

National Artist Ang Kiukok +

National Artist Jose Joya +

Paz Abad Santos 

Felix Abesamis

Angelito Antonio

Antonio Austria +

Roderico Jose Daroy +

Imelda Cajipe Endaya

Josefina Escudero

Lao Lianben

David Medalla +

Edsel Moscoso +

Justin Nuyda +

Romulo Olazo +

Rod Paras-Perez +

Lisa Perez

Manuel Rodriguez, Sr. +

Roger San Miguel

Solomon Saprid +

Manuel Soriano +

Phillip Victor +

Ethnographic objects from ethnolinguistic groups of:

Bagobo

Blaan

Bontoc

Gaddang

Ifugao

Ilongot

Itneg

Kalinga

Mandaya

Manobo

Maranao

T’boli

Public Programs:

22 September, 2pm

Woodblock Printmaking Workshop

The workshop aims to introduce the practice of woodblock printing and sample printworks found in the exhibition to beginners and enthusiasts. It will immerse participants in the processes of the woodblock relief print method using a range of materials including the woodblock, carving tools, and a handheld baren to press the ink into the absorbent paper.

29 September - Guided tour at 4pm