FOTOMOTO 21: PORTRAITS
The inaugural theme of Portraits was selected as a response to the prolonged isolation that many experienced throughout the pandemic. Our collective experience was impaired by a limited connection to other humans, and as the opportunity to hold physical exhibitions returned, the group aimed to center on humans, and the various interpretations artists would have on the theme. The beauty of portraiture is that it presents an interaction between the sitter and the photographer, much like engaging in conversation. Good portraits are rich with stories that viewers can quickly connect with. The theme thus serves as a post-pandemic starting point to rebuilding personal relationships and developing communities beyond the screen.
Exhibiting Photographers
Neal Oshima. Veejay Villafranca. Gio Panlilio. Jason Quibilan. Jes Aznar. Apa Ongpin. Francisco Guerrero. Raena Abella. Tom Epperson. E.s.l Chen. Wawi Navarroza. Bencab. Regine David. Mj Suayan. Geloy Concepcion. Mark Nicdao. Lilen Uy. Steve Tirona. Ezra Acayan. Brian Sergio. A. Chester Ong. Sonny Thakur. Jojo Mamangun. Aeson Baldevia. Benjo Campomanes. Nico Sepe. Claro Cortes Iv. Sela Gonzales. Billy Mondonedo. Z.li Christian Halili. Jan Mayo. Augustine Paredes. Kimberly Dela Cruz. Jar Concengco. Ennuh Tiu. Karl Castro. Edsimon. Gox. Jay Yao. Iya Forbes. Floyd Jhocson. Benjo Campomanes. John Eric Bico. Choi Alcabasa. Idan Cruz. Kimberly Dela Cruz. Dar San Agustin. Art Calupig. Boy Yniguez. Ding Gerrous. Rj Fernandez. Christine Chung. Jan Sunday. Koji Arboleda. Fourth Barleta. Angela Silva. Jed. Ian Robert Yao. Baru Dacasin. Andrea Beldua. George Calvelo. Ag De Mesa. Johnlord. Arabella Paner. Artu Nepomuceno. Tonio. Jl Javier. Terence Ver. Panch Borromeo. Ben Molina. Leah De Leon. Miguel De Quiros Meg Manzano. Mhygsz Gomez II. Ken Prado. Jun Barrameda. Jovel Lorenzo. Luis Liwanag. Carina Altomonte. Enzo Razon. Edwin Tuyay. Kidlat De Guia. Geric Cruz. Ramon Tan Mangila. Emman Peregrin. Aya Cabauatan. Milo Sogueco. Adobong Papel. Martin San Diego. Niko Francisco Pilar Bonnin. Rxandy Capinpin. Mm Yu. Kimmy Baraoidan. Jones Palteng. Jilson Tiu. Lancer. Am. Ienne. Jeeb Baldonado. Katherine Jack. Elmer Lim. Bien Bautista. Cindy Aquino. Mark Cristino. Jay Javier. Erwin Canlas. Boboy Francisco. April Ledesma. Carmen Del Prado. Dennis Tan Yu. Enrique Bejar. Hersley Ven Casero. Inah Mara. Jem Campos. Jonathan Montalvo. Ma Jimenez. Michael John Camingay. Myish Endonilla. Patrick Maapni. Benzi Raul Arambulo. Roberto Coscolluela. Tin Palattao.
As part of the collective’s plan to be accessible nationwide, the Portraits exhibit will be presented at Orange Project, Art District in Bacolod City, opening on May 16. This month-long exhibit will be accompanied by talks, portrait sessions, film screenings, portfolio reviews and other workshops.
The Metro Manila-based photographers’ collective FotomotoPH saw that portraits were a fitting theme for this year’s exhibition...
Arts & Culture: Photographer collective Fotomoto showcases portraits by over 100 artists from all over the Philippines
This Photo Collective wants to create regular exhibits for Filipino Photographers
The largest exhibit of photographic images in the country—with the lockdown, we don’t see too many live people, faces
It is the largest photography exhibition to date, with over 350 works by more than 100 artists selected nationwide, including submissions from Negros and the Visayas.