Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

1. LOCAL MATERIALS
USED IN CREATING ART
CAR 11/12 A. P.-of-h-14
DR. PIO G. AMI, JR.
Contemporary Arts Teacher

2. Objective:
Appreciate the Local materials in varied
region.

3. Review:
A short recap on Techniques and
Performance Practices

4. 4 PICS 1 WORD
L C A
M A E R I L

5. 4 PICS 1 WORD
L O C A L
M A T E R I A L S

6. Activity:
1. What is Local?
The “local” can refer to materials that is easily
available, like bamboo. The local can also refer
to wherever the artist finds himself or herself.

7. Analysis:
Analyze the picture below. What local material used in making
this artwork?

8. LOCAL MATERIALS
USED IN CREATING ART

9. LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART
1. Abaca
Abaca belongs to banana family. Its
fiber has a natural luster with colors
ranging from pure white to ivory dark
brown. Eastern Visayas is the widest
abaca supplier.
PRODUCTS:
• Slippers
• Display
Jar
• Frame

10. 2. BAKBAK
Bakbak is the outermost covering or
leaf sheath of abaca stalk. It is a flat
thick durable sheath as twine or
braided. The strong brown fiber is
used to make furniture.
PRODUCTS:
• Mat
• Bangkuay bin
• Boxes
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

11. 3. BAMBOO
Bamboo is a raw material used in
creating many products. It is used in
construction, textile, musical
instruments, weapons, and many more.
It is abundant in La Union, Pampanga,
Capiz, Cebu and Bukidnon.
PRODUCTS:
• Kubing
• Bungkaka
• Tongatong
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

12. 4. BUNTAL
Buntal is a cylindrically shaped fiber.
The supple ivory while strands are
quite durable, pliable, and have good
dyeing qualities. The most noted
producers are the provinces of Bohol,
Pangasinan, Marinduque, and Quezon.
PRODUCTS:
• Shoes
• Desk
Accessories
• Wallets
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

13. 5. BURI
Buri is extracted from the matured
leaves of the buri palm. The fiber is
durable and resistant to moisture.
PRODUCTS:
• Hats
• Basket
• Bags
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

14. 6. COIR
Coir is the fibrous material
surrounding the fruit of coconut tree
which are abundant in CALABARZON,
Northern Mindanao and Davao Region
PRODUCTS:
• Indoor or outdoor fiber
carpets
• Wall covering
• Doormat
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

15. 7. NITO
Nito is a plant belonging to the fern
family that grows abundantly in the
hinterlands of Mindanao in Southern
Philippines.
PRODUCTS:
• Bags
• Bread Tray
• Lampshade
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

16. 8. PANDAN
Pandan is a tropical plant. It is
processed and transmitted into splints
that are being used as raw material
which are abundant in Calatrava in the
Visayas.
PRODUCTS:
• Baskets
• Hats
• Picture frame and bags
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

17. 9. RATTAN
Rattan belongs to the palm family.
There are different types of rattan
palms, such as high or low climbers,
single stemmed or clustered rattan
species.
PRODUCTS:
• Furniture
• Picture Frames & baskets
• Novelty items
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

18. 10. TIKOG
Tikog belongs to sea grasses. It is a
native reed plant used as a raw
material for mat weaving.
PRODUCTS:
• Hampers
• Decorative mats
• Bags and etc.
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART

19. Application:
Make an artwork using the local materials that are
available in your community.
Criteria:
Creativity - 30
points
Neatness - 10
points
Uniqueness - 10
points
__________
50 points

20. Put a (smiley face) if you appreciate the following artwork.
Evaluation:
Put a (sad face) if you don`t appreciate the following artwork.
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21. Assignment
Research the
following:
1. Collage
2. Decalcomania
3. Decoupage

22. Thank you for listening!
STAY SAFE & GOD BLESS EVERYONE