witness a combination of two different aesthetics as German Club Manila presents “Kunstausstellung,” an exhibit of the recent works of Anthony Fermin and Carmela Geisert. A vernissage is scheduled on April 11 at 6 p.m.
Fermin, who hails from Cebu, has had his works making rounds in Cebu, Bacolod, Dumaguete and Palawan before coming to Manila for a well-attended 2013 solo exhibition at the Ayala Museum Artist Space in Makati.
Abroad, he has participated in shows at the Zurich Hall in Vienna, The Athenaeum in San Diego, California, the 2005 International Artists Assemblage in Berlin, and the Expo 2000 Ostrich Egg for South Africa Children Exhibit in Hanover, Germany.
Fermin’s paintings embody rich, colorful and multi-layered aspects of Filipino culture, preferring to populate his canvases with crowds of people on streets and public places such as shops, market, roads and plazas.
His interpretation of figures, vehicles and even animals project whimsy, optimism and positivity in each brushstroke.
Fermin injects gaiety and joy in each piece as he delves into areas of commerce and progress, figures ever-moving and enjoying life as exciting prospects abound in each square inch of his works.
Meanwhile, the Manila-born and raised Geisert is the president of the Asia Grand View Hotel in Coron, Palawan and one of the recipients of 2005 Manila’s Best Dressed Awards. It is her passion for art that drives her to create while she straddles work, travel, photography, makeup and fashion.
Getting hold of pastel crayons and charcoal and sketching during long-haul flights has now led her to the exploration of fluid art and abstract expressionism.
For this exhibition, Geisert marks her artistic journey with blossoms that draw a parallel to her blooming artistic career. Her pieces reminds one of leisurely strolls in formal gardens, with special attention paid to bright color combinations of flowers and foliage.
Geisert lets her paint flow on canvas, respecting her medium’s fluid disposition and saturated hues.
With their organic and free-flowing characteristics, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine her painting printed on fabric such as scarves and bags, as a not to her fashion background.
Kunstausstellung is on show until May 7 at the German Club Manila, located at the Penthouse of Eurovilla 2, 117 Rufino Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.
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