B.A.D. - A visual arts exhibit

B.A.D. boys. "young Bikolano artists" as they say.

In celebration of February as National Arts Month, we opened a visual arts exhibit featuring my oil and acrylic paintings, Panch Alvarez' doodles and mix media arts and Fadi Ghaleeb Diaz' photographs.

This is my first collaborative-exhibit with two young artists of Bicol. This is a move to refresh the spirit of arts and culture in the region.

 The BAD boys of bikolano arts; Panch Alvarez, Fadi Ghaleeb Diaz, and yours truly, Berns Brijuega.

 I personally thank Kristian Cordero, a bikolano poet and award-winning writer, for discovering my pieces and passion in the arts. He is the backbone of this event, introducing us to some of the great local artists and writers of the region such as 'Bidibidi' de los Santos, Fr. Nonie Bancaso, Al Oliva, Frank Penones Jr., and Ms. Doods Santos.

As a hobbiest, my aim was only to paint for the sake of blogging it. It is still an exhibition of my arts online, in a more modern way. But there is always the need for the real arts interaction, a more personal viewing and sharing my artworks to public. 10 of my works are exhibited in the event, and these are sentimental artworks because these are my first great works as a developing painter.

Our generation has lots to offer in the arena of the arts. We can still contribute for the growth of our own culture and rich traditions. I always believe that art is the food of our soul. As the youngsters of our community, we have these fresh and creative ingredients to cook the meal for the sake of our people. In time, our foods will be part of the great menu that would change the world for the better through the arts.

The exhibit was held at Cafe de Artes, Villa Esperanza, San Nicolas, Baao, CamSur. It was a month-long exhibition and opened to the public for viewing. | photo credits Bernadette "Bidibidi" de los Santos and Fadi Ghaleeb Diaz