LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART KINDS OF LOCAL MATERIAL

1. Abaca – also called manila hemp, is extracted

An artist has to conceptualize the artwork he will from the leaf sheath around the trunk of the abaca
create. Choice of art materials is dependent on the plant known scientifically as Musa textilis, which is
art form that will be created. After related to the banana plant. Initially used as
conceptualization, the process of selecting and materials for rope
acquiring the art materials in mind is considered a -can be found in plantations in the Bicol
crucial step in creating a work of art. region and in the different regions of Mindanao.

The choice of local or indigenous art materials are 2. Coconut shells or bao – wood carving,
as wide and varied as well. Potential art materials improvised cooking utensils and myriads of other
coming from different regions of the country will be uses
discussed. These Local art materials that can be -Laminated coconut shells almost same as the
used to create art forms wherever they are suited. quality and appearance of turquoise shells or ivory
- Scientifically Known as cocos nucifera, shells
An artist must be sensitive in selecting the right are by products of coconut fruit processing
kind of art material and should have a
discriminating eye in choosing what should be 3. Bamboo or kawayan – not a tree, is actually a
and should not be used. This ability to see or make kind of grass. Classified scientifically as a plant of
fine distinctions as to what is the right and proper the subfamily of Bambusoideae, of the grass
art material to use. family Poaceae. It is found almost throughout the
archipelago.
Appropriateness of art materials has a telling -prominent use of its stem is in creating art.
effect in the process of creating art. When the
chosen art materials are suited for the artwork, it 4. Capiz or kapis – come from window the Pane
will adequately serve its purpose of creating art. oyster, a bivalve marine mollusk in the family of
-right and appropriate art materials can Placunidae, found mostly in
bring out the best of the artist’s creativity. Coastal waters
-used for various artistic applications like
window, lanterns, walling

5. Rattan – a naturally renewable palm belonging

to the subfamily Calamoideae of climbing palms.
LOCAL AND INDIGENOUS ART MATERIALS -handicrafts, furniture , building material
- found in Western Visayas and Mindanao
- Anything indigenous naturally comes from the
place of locality. Anything local also comes from 6. Cowrie shells or sigay (Cypraea chinensi),
the place or locality but may or may not be often used in shell jewelry and shell craft work.
originally part of that place or locality. Popular for their vibrant color.
-Found on sandy seafloor around the Phil Island
Indigenous art Materials – are materials that are
natural or inherent from the place/locality. It has 7. Junk - old discarded articles, considered
been there right from the start. All indigenous art useless or of a little value, but for a creative eyes
materials are local materials but not all materials of an artist they are essential in creating a well
are indigenous. known art called junk art.
- plastic, wood, metal
Local art materials could be a mix of indigenous
art materials and introduced art materials 8. DRIED LEAVES – falling off from branches of
(introduced to the place or locality by colonist or trees, ranging from pale yellow to dark brown,
settlers from other places) dried leaves are plentiful throughout the year. It is
also considered as a craft of its own.
Colonist -
Settlers- - palm, seagrass leaves are used to create artistic
mats or banig

9. PLANT SEEDS - corn, mung beans, sunflower,

etc. Seed art can be found in certain localities,
distinct for their creative and colorful designs

10. ROCKS AND SANDS

Local art materials can be classified as :
Traditional - art materials available locally, TAKA. (Paete Laguna) Taka refers to the paper
usually bought from dept stores and bookstores. – mache using carved wooden sculpture used as a
includes crayons, watercolor, colored pencils, etc mold

Non-traditional art materials - not usually used in Application: Paper Mache’. Using molds, paper
creating art like coffee, plastic bottles, and pieces or pulp are put together with a glue or other
recyclable materials, similar to Junk Art adhesives

PAGBUBURDA. (Taal Batangas and Lumban

Laguna) Taal embroideries are characterized by
fine design with delicate embossed, durable and
RESEARCHES ON THE TECHNIQUES AND colorful patterns
PERFORMANCE PRACTICES APPLIED TO
CONTEMPORARY ARTS Applications:
Stitching – Stitches are the basic elements of
The Philippines is known to be rich in natural sewing, knitting or embroidery whether by hand or
resources. Thus, it is no surprise that Filipinos use machine
their creativity to use these resources to meet the Loom Bands – These are also called rainbow
needs of the community as well as to express their looms which are a plastic tool used to weave
ideas, knowledge, feelings and ways of life. Artists colorful rubber and plastic bands into decorative
of today use different available materials such as items such as bracelets and charms.
plastic straw, bottles, old newspaper, and other NYLON BRACELETS. A tough lightweight elastic
recyclable materials which seem not to be valued synthetic polymer ornament band hoop or chain
unless transformed into meaningful arts. worn on the wrist.

Art is always created with a technique. A Common Techniques in Contemporary Art

TECHNIQUE is the way the artist uses and 3 Techniques that are commonly used in CA
manipulates the materials to express an idea or today:
feeling through an art.
This lesson will discuss the traditional art 1.Minimalism.
techniques, their descriptions,and applications to This is an artistic movement that seeks to take
contemporary arts away unnecessary and leave only the essential.
The artworks that usually use this technique use a
Technique used in Contemporary Arts well selected material that is indispensable in art
production.
A. Application of Traditional Technique
Contemporary Arts 2.Found Objects.
This means taking something that people
seem to find useless and use it in a unique way in
order to make an artwork. When people seem to
think that something must be thrown away as junk,
it is used to tell a story and create a diverse
perspective that we are looking for.

3, Large-Scale Art.
This is an art that accounts for the creation
of something huge to express diverse perspectives
in artwork. This art is created for public view.

MEDIUM USED IN CONTEMPORARY ART

FORMS

“Local” can refer to material that is easily

available in the community such as woods,
materials, and paper that are easily produced and
PABALAT (San Miguel Bulacan) The art of available in the community. The local can also
making pabalat or pastilla wrappers has refer to wherever the artist finds himself or herself.
transformed in recent years from being a local, folk
tradition into a popular art

Application: Packaging . The packaging design

can be simple and straightforward, or colorful and
complex (decorated packaging)
A medium is defined as the material or substance Leslie De Chavez “Dubious Integrity”
used to create an artwork. Using these materials, -Manila born artist Leslie de Chavez is a young
the artists express his feelings or thoughts. The artist who cautiously deals with sensitive subjects
medium used in each artwork varies based on the like Imperialism and the Colonial history of his
artists and their art forms. country , He is also an artist who contemplates
deeply about the function, influence and directivity
CLASSIFICATION OF ART FORMS ACCORDING of an art.
TO MEDIUM
What is being emphasized in the painting “The
Dubious Integrity”?
Social - current social & political topics are dealt
with, often from critical perspective

Conceptual - focus is on the idea, which can

either abstract or social

-The painting above uses a mixed media painting

technique that combines a variety of media in a
single artwork. The paint mixes are mix
watercolors with pastels or acrylic paints or
layering paper and wood into your artwork

- The technique is a blend paint washes, paint with

credit card or give mixed media stencils a try.

Mabining Mandirigma – (Gentle Warrior)

Tanghalang Polipino’s original Filipino musical on
CPAR MAY 15-19 Phil hero, legal and constitutional adviser to the
Revolutionary Government in 1898 and the first
Ronald Ventura - Filipino Artist known for his Prime Minister of the Phils upon the establishment
dynamic molding of realism of the first Phil Republic in 1899, ambitiously
presents these various aesthetic facets on one
Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson - Librettists of Mabining overwhelming platter.
Mandirigma
Apolinario Mabini is the Phil National hero
Abaca - Its fiber has a natural luster with colors enacted in this Filipino Musical.
ranging from pure white to ivory and dark brown
- The Filipino Musical is expressive that both
The Blind Child - The content or form of this content and form is meaningful and communicative.
painting is poetic in nature - It also focuses popular culture and history of the
country that dealt with issues either by
Mixed Media - A term used to describe artworks conceptualizing or criticizing.
composed from a combination of of different
media or materials Another techniques and practices Applied in
contemporary arts can be seen in the artwork of
Leslie de Chavez - A young artist who cautiously Ronald Ventura’s “The Blind Child”
deals with sensitive Subjects like
imperialism and the colonial history of his country. RONALD VENTURA – is a contemporary Filipino
artist known for his dynamic melding Of realism,
Yvette Tan - The librettists of the Filipino musical cartoons, and graffiti. Portraying Scenes of chaotic
“The Opera” disarray, Ventura culls From science fiction,
Western history, Asian Mythology, Catholicism, and
Creative Drama - It is an improvisational, popular Comic book characters, in producing his
non-exhibition process Centered Work.
form of drama in which participants are guided by a
leader to imagine, enact, and reflect upon human -The content or form of this painting is poetic in
Experiences nature and Biographical means of expression can
be social, poetical or express.
Tikog - It belongs to sea grasses

Coir - The fibrous material surrounding the fruit of

the Coconut tree
BALLET PHILIPPINES is collaborating with IMPROVISATION in theater is the playing of
several Artists – kinetic sculptur Gabriel Barredo, dramatic scenes without written dialogue and with
Choreographer Redha Benteifor, composer minimal or no predetermined dramatic activity
Malek Lopez, and librettists Yvette Tan and -most or all of what is performed is created at the
Erwin Romulo – To create opera, a scripted moment it is performed. In its purest form, the
assault on the senses The production creates dialogue, action, story and characters are
synergy between the artists And melds their created collaboratively by the players as the
artforms in their performance, the Dancers shape improvisation unfolds in present time without use
and bodily express their unified Visions. of an already prepared, written script
-an important goal of improvisation is to enable the
individual to develop spontaneity which is
necessary in creating the illusion of reality

-The improvisation teacher must expose students

to the theatrical environment through various
games rather than lecture

FORMS OF IMPROVISATION
Shortform – short scenes constructed from the
predetermined game
Longform – scenes related by story or character

CREATIVE DRAMA
= it is an improvisational, non-exhibition, process
centered form of drama in which participants are
guided by a leader to imagine, enact, and reflect
upon human experiences
=This process allows students to actively explore a
subject or question through imaginative play that is
facilitated by a leader and may involve a variety of
improvisational activities
=These activities are not scripted or memorized
MIXED MEDIA - a term used to describe artworks
and they allow students to synthesize various
composed from a combination of different media
educational concepts into a personally meaningful
or materials. A work on canvas that combines
form
paint, ink and collage could properly be called
“mixed media” work
Non-traditional art materials = not usually Used
in creating art like coffee, plastic bottles, and
New media art is a 21st century catchall term used
recyclable materials, similar to Junk Art
to define all that is related to the internet and the
interplay between technology, images and sound
Artwork in which more than one medium or
material has been employed

6 major types of mixed media:

● collage
● sculpture
● altered book
● assemblage
● installation art
● wet-and-dry media art
INCORPORATE CONTEMPORARY Corpus Christi. 2008
CHARACTERISTICS TO ONE’S CREATION Humorous and chaotic comes a
more complex work entitled
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF Corpus Christi, a meditation on the
CONTEMPORARY ARTS meaning of Christ in culture.
-It is defined by the artist’s ability to innovate and The painting offers multiple
bring out a modern masterpiece perspectives and invites the viewer
To circumnavigate it like a
INNOVATION IN ART mapmaker or explorer.
Contemporary artists have been the
pioneers in introducing new forms of art to the
world.
Contemporary art guides us to have
reflection in our society and its issues on politics,
economy, culture and the likes.

Contemporary artists use their masterpieces to

comment on cultural, political, and global issues
including race feminism, human rights, civil rights,
gender equality, wars, economic inequality and
global conflicts.

Change is a very significant aspect in humanity, Pagpasok ni Kristo sa Maynila

still art remain as part of living. (Christ entering Manila)
-In the crowded complexity of a
COLLAGE ART is an example of innovation that street festival, so Much a part of the
proved to be a grat example of modern rhythm of Filipino Community Life,
contemporary art. Likewise, mixed forms of we see the signs and symbols of
assemblage , different variants of kinetic art as well faith and Begin to look for
as categories of photography, animations, and land the figure of Christ
art are a result of bringing together newer ideas.

Emmanuel Garibay
Hangarin ( Aspiration/Goal- oil on Canvass)

A depiction of the passionate Filipino

Intrerest in sports, especially basketball. The
Game is a part of daily life for young men in
Particular who enjoy its physicality and community
Appeal. Garibay illustrates a group of youths
Jostling on a court set in a closed if not
Confined urban environment

USING NEW MATERIALS

another characteristics employed to bring
about modern art was the employment of different
objects, materials that looked useless to the
common man but were brought to great use by
modern artists. The use of instruments to make the
works of contemporary art are changing and new
technologies are used day by day.
Example:
-painters used pieces of newspapers as backdrop
to their canvasses and created masterpieces of
modern art
-sculptors uses pieces of junk to produce what is
now known as junk art
-cars, chairs, boxes used masterfully to create
assemblage, etc.
 NEWER TEHCHIQUES
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM – is a style
of art that has meant one of the main
manifestations of the spirit of the 20th century. It
emphasizes the expression of self and emotions.
The colors are more violent, and the content has a
symbolic tint.

CHROMOLITHOGRAPHY – is a prime example of

a technique that was developed by Jules Cheret.
It is a unique method for making multi-color prints.
A chromolithography is made using anywhere from
eight to forty stones, one for each color. The
chromist who specialized in breaking down the
colors needed to re-create the painting in ink,
would document this process in a progressive
proofbook, so that the image could be recreated
easily again if needed.

-USE OF COLOR
Traditonally, color was used as means to bring
reality to paintings and art pieces. Modern artists
experimented with colors and used it Another characteristics of contemporary art is that it
unconventionally to make new textures The colors is avant-garde and surrealistic.
used are strong and the content is symbolic
SURREALISM - was focused on tapping into the
Color is often one of the most exciting unconscious mind to release creativity. Surrealistic
components of a painting. In both figurative and art is characterized by dream-like visuals, the use
abstract painting, color can be used for its of symbolism, and collage images.
decorative beauty to create mood and to express
or arouse emotion.
Cool colors, which is based on blue
undertones bring calming effect to the mind. These
colors range from cold icy blues to warm and
nurturing Mediterranean torquises. Blue represents
dependability.

Warm colors which based on yellow undertones,

tend to convey emotions ranging from happiness
to violence. Red, orange and yellow colors trigger FAUVISM - comprises the first of the expressions
hunger. Red instantly attracts, makes people of contemporary art. Its name refers to a group of
excited and increases the heart rate. French painters who in 1905 filled the Paris autumn
salon with works. The specific characteristics of
As an example, expressionism was mostly based Fauvism are aggression in the use of colors and
on the vibrant and expressive use of color as a tool their autonomy in relation to shapes.
to innovate their paintings. Expressionist art tried
to convey emotion and meaning rather than reality.
CUBISM – - Experiment with chemical reactions on their
is a style of art which aims to show all the base materials
possible viewpoints of a person or an object all at - Some hire resin makers, house painters,
once. It is called cubism because the items and materials fabricators to help them in
represented in the artworks look like they are made constructing artworks
out of cubes and other geometrical shapes.
ARTISTIC SKILLS
Many people are getting confused about what
qualifies as an artistic skills.

ARTISTIC SKILLS are

-abilities that are possessed by artists who operate
within a fine art capacity

Each artist uses different mediums to develop their

artistic skills. A medium is defined as the material,
or the substance out of which work is made.
NEOPLASTICISM Through these materials, the artists express and
- Is based on two-dimensionality, use of straight communicate feeling and ideas.
lines and primary colors, its objectives is to divest
itself to the particular to manifest the purity of art THE MEDIUM also defines the nature of the art
form as follows:
The Sculptor
The Architect
The Painter
The Printmaker
The musician
The Dance
The Theater artist
The photographer and Filmmaker

TECHNIQUE
- The way the artists use and manipulate materials
to achieve the desired formal effect and
communicate the desired concept or meaning,
according to his/her personal style (modern,
neoclassic, etc) The distinctive character or
nature of the medium determines the technique.

ART TECHNIQUE USED BY ARTISTS:

ARTISTIC SKILLS
AND TECHNIQUES COLLAGE – technique of an art
production used in the visual arts where the
Many contemporary artists do not have Artwork is made on assemblage of diff. foms
formal studies in the fine arts. Many of them are -sometimes include mags and newspaper
self-taught. Concerned with the development of Clippings, ribbons, paints, bits of colored or
their talent and skills in artmaking. Handmade papers, portions of other artwork
Or texts, photographs, and other found objects
- Study on their own Glued to a piece of paper or canvas
- Interact with artists and read a lpt about
lives of artists and their artworks
- They explore the materials in hardware
stores
DECOLLAGE FROTTAGE
-the opposite of collage inst4ad of an image is The technique of rubbing with crayon
being built up all or parts of existing images, it is On a piece of paper which has been
created by Cutting, treating away or otherwise placed using leaves, woods, wire
removing pieces of An original image. screen, or metal with embossed image
-Example of this include cut-up technique. Similar Or words
Technique is the lacerated poster, a poster in which
On has been over another. . DECALCOMANIA
GRAFFITI Is the process of applying gouache (a Method
-Are writing or drawings that have been of Painting with opaque colors which have been
scribed, scratched, or painted illicitly on ground in water And mingled with a preparation of
a wall or other surface often in a public gum) , to paper or glass then transferring a
space .It range from simple written words reversal of the Image onto canvas or
to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti may other flat materials
Express underlying social and political
Messages, and a whole genre of artistic DECOUPAGE
expression is based spray paint graffiti styles -is done by adhering cut-outs of paper and then
coating these with one or transparent
LAND ART Coating or varnish
Earth works or earth arts is an art
movement in which landsapes and the TRAPUNTO PAINTING-
Work of art are inextricably linked. It is Technique used by Pacita Abad Where her
also an art form that is created in nature canvasses are padded, sewn, and often filled with
Using natural materials such as soil, rock, sequins, beads, shell, buttons, tiny Mirrors, bits of
organic media (logs, branches, leaves) glass, rickrack, Swatches, of precious textiles and
And water which introduced materials such Other things that she picks up From her travels and
As concrete, metal asphalt, or mineral journey.
pigments
PRINTMAKING - is the process of making
Mixed Media - it refers to a work of visual artworks by painting normally in a Pqper. Prints
Art that combines paint,ink, and collage. are created by transforming ink from a matrix or
When creating a painted or photograph work through a prepared screen to a sheet of paper or
Using mixed media, it is important to choose other material. Common type of matrices include
The layers carefully and allow enough dying metal plates, usually copper or zinc or polymer
time between the layers to ensure the final plates for engraving or etching etc. Screen made
Work will have structural integrity, if many of silk or synthetic fabrics are used for the screen-
different layers are imposed. Found objects printing process.
Can be used in conjunction with the traditional
Artist to attain a wide range of self-expression ART is considered an “artifact” when it is directly
experienced and perceived, it can be spatial (how
DIGITAL ART – an essential part of object fits together in space)static or unmoving (ex.
The creative presentation or Painting or building) or time based and in motion
presentation process. It is made with (ex. A live theater production, mobile sculpture)
Digital technology or presented
On digital technology. This includes
Images done completely on comp.
Or hand drawn images scanned into
A computer and finished using a
Software program like adobe
Illustrator. It can also invo;ve 3D
Virtual sculpture renderings as well as
Projects that combine several technology
Some digital arts involves manipulation of video
images. The impact of Digital tech has transformed
activities such as paintings, drawings,sculpture,
music/sound art , and net art