3. Plastic Arts
Derived from the word “plasticize” meaning to mould.
Describes any art form which involves modelling or moulding in 3 dimensions .
The most common example of plastic arts is SCULPTURE. This is because sculptures chip,
carve, shape, or modulate, traditional materials such as marble, granite, sandstone, bone,
ivory, wood, and terracotta, as well as contemporary materials such as concrete, aluminium,
and foam rubber.
Another type of plastic arts is using clay or called ceramic poetry including earthenware,
maiolica, raku, and stoneware, as well as chineses porcelain and celadon ware.
More types of plastic art include: Collage, paper art, and origami paper folding, metal working,
glass blowing, and other forms of glass art including mosaics; wood working, as well as
contemporary disciplines such as ice sculpture and also sand art.
8. EDUARDO MUTUC (2004)
Metalsmith
Kapampangan
Apalit Pampanga
2004
An artist who has dedicated his life to creating religious and circular arts in
silver, bronze, and wood. His intricately detailed retablos, mirrors, altars, and
carosas are in churches and private collections. A number of these works are quite
large, some are very small and feature very fine and delicate craftsmanship.
Mutuc’s work are more than merely decorative. They add character and
splendor to their setting. His shiny retablos that decorate an apse or chapel provide
focus for contemplation and devotion while the faithful commune with the Divine in
regular church celebrations.
According to him, “The only way to improve one’s skills, is to immerse
oneself, learn the technique, and to practice. Only in perfecting one’s craft can there
be real reward.
One of his famous work is the so called Candelabra.
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11. TEOFILO GARCIA (2012)
Casque Maker
Ilocano
San Quintin, Abra
2012
He has a unique functional and elegant headpiece that shields him from the rain and sun.
It is made from native, gourd, hollowed out, polished, and vanished to a bright orange
sheen to improve its weather resistance.
He has been a master artisan since he learned how to make gourd casques and weave
baskets from his grandfather at the age of 15, Teofilo is still principally a farmer.
He uses only simple hand tools that he designed himself and he is involved in each stage of
the production.
