Robert Alejandro's Upcoming Exhibit Is For the Benefit of Museo Pambata

(SPOT.ph) You might know Robert Alejandro as Kuya Robert, host of the show Art is-Kool; oone of the pillars of the institutional arts and crafts shop Papemelroti; or a founding member of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan. The award-winning graphic artist, illustrator, painter, and crafter has always focused on making art for all. And from November 8 to 20, his exhibit Art for All 2 is on display at Fundacion Sansó in San Juan City.

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PHOTO Courtesy of Fundacion Sanso

Robert Alejandro's Art for All 2

Art for All 2 features 96 Filipino-themed works that celebrate Alejandro's long and productive career in applied and fine arts. The pieces are all for sale online, ranging from a 500-peso limited print to a botanical watercolor painting at P42,800.

"Philippine Endemic Birds: Indigo Banded Kingfisher" (Ink on off-white newsprint, 2021) 

PHOTO Courtesy of Fundacion Sanso ILLUSTRATION Robert Alejandro

Percentage of the sales go to Museo Pambata, which Alejandro has worked with so many times in the past, especially since most of his art workshops are focused on exploring the artistic talents of the young ones. The museum wants to develop their outdoor areas with the hopes of resuming their operations in the "new normal."

"Filipina" (Mixed medium on acid-free watercolor paper, 2021) 

PHOTO Courtesy of Fundacion Sanso ILLUSTRATION Robert Alejandro

The Sketching Backpacker: Berlin (First edition printed book, contains drawing exercises to learn urban sketching)

PHOTO Courtesy of Fundacion Sanso ILLUSTRATION Robert Alejandro

Aside from the exhibit and online sale, Art for All 2 is complemented with art workshops for kids on November 6, 13, 20, 27, and December 4 via Alejandro's Facebook page.

Art for All 2 is the third installation of Fundacion Sansó's Art + Design = Empowerment program, which was created in April. It envisions a mindful and inclusive approach to art, where an exhibit is supplemented with a sale at the Fundacion Sansó Museum Shop. Proceeds go to a community, which the guest artist supports. Bernadette De Los Santos (aka BidiBidi) and Melissa Yeung Yap were the program's first two artists. BidiBidi’s exhibit helped women in rural communities in Bicol, while Yeung Yap's show benefited the T'boli weaving community.

Art for All 2 runs from November 8 to 20 at Fundacion Sanso, 32 V. Cruz Street, Barangay Sta. Lucia, San Juan City. It is open from Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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