Brown Strokes on the Move

Brown Strokes at Philippine Center, NY during Julian's solo show.
Brown Strokes at the Angel Orensanz Gallery, NY, NY














Brown Strokes at Harmony Hall, Oxon Hill Maryland 2003
from left to right: Marvin Santos, Virgilio Rollamas, Marielle Mariano, Rita Cacas, David Valderama, Julian Oteyza, Mya Talavera, Rod Garcia, Mil Arcega, Ernie Cordero



The Philippine-American Foundation for Charities, Inc. Presents
“Brown Strokes on a White Canvas” Traveling Art Exhibit, 2005
Martin Luther King Library, Washington, DC, Exhibit Halls
9th and G. Streets, NW (1 block from Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro and Metro Center)
Washington, DC

"Honoring the Past, Living in the Present, and Preparing for the Future" is a program about building communities by sharing our art and culture through a variety of artistic expressions. Each ingredient in this special show is blended and offered as a creative feast to whet your artistic appetite. This year the traveling art exhibit, “Brown Strokes on a White Canvas” kicks off the month long celebration of Philippine Independence and reflects the belief that without independence there is no freedom and without freedom there is limited, if any artistic expression.
The “Honoring the Past Wall” displays Art that celebrates a proud heritage in support of freedom and independence. This is the wall where we display photography of our heritage, and paintings and sculptures that display the many beautiful creative expressions of our culture. For this collection we feature traditional Filipino music and during our opening reception, performance in this area would show our respect to the Philippines as the Motherland for this celebration of freedom and independence.

The “Living in the Present Wall” displays current events (non political themes), student videos, paintings, sketches, sculptures, etc. and features current music selections. In this space during our opening reception we will present performance art – collaborations to combine several different methods of artistic expression – poetry, music and dance.
The “Preparing for the Future Wall” features the annual Philippine Festival’s children’s art contest participants, and an exciting blend of experimental artistic expressions to reflect our hope and dreams for the future of our children, families, countries and our planet. During the opening reception you will be invited to view the artistic offerings and share your hopes for the future.

Our opening reception on Wednesday, May 4th will feature light refreshments to reflect each element of the theme and an opportunity to “Meet the Artists.” As of April 6th, we have more than 35 artists participating. We anticipate a large crowd, so please clear your calendar and join us for an evening designed to celebrate the 4th year of the “Brown Strokes on a White Canvas” traveling art exhibit. For more information, please contact art committee co-chairs, Julian Oteyza (703) 536-3173 or Linda Pirrone (703) 494-3236.


Guest of Honor: Franklin Odo, Director, Asian Pacific American Programs, smithsonian

Guest Performers: Original songs by Rodney Garcia,
Poetry by Joni Samilin
Opera-Graphy by Satomi Cheena Pirrone
Martial Arts demonstration by Alex Valera

Participating Artists: Alice Buenaventura Santos; Angie Takos; Arron Odelle; Carlo Vialu; Cesar Delos Santos; Charles Oteyza; Diane Velasco; Dulcie Dee; Eve Red Buhay a.k.a. Er Bu; Gloria Cabrera; Isabel Echevarria Rocha; Lauren Shealey; Holly Adams; Julian Oteyza; Kate Paneres; Kevin Owens; Linda Pirrone; Mae Palaci; Marielle Mariano; Marvin Santos; Melissa Nolledo-Christoffelis; Mel Vera Cruz; Mya Talavera; Nikki Oteyza; Nikolai Traykov; Nilo Santiago; Paul Cabezas; Presy Guevara; Uylsses Duterte; Victor Oteyza; Virgilio Rollamas and featuring work from the PAFC sponsored annual children’s art contest, children ages 3 – 16 years.

Brought to you by the Philippine-American Foundation for Charities, Inc., Art Committee and the Philippine Festival 2005 Committee in celebration of Philippine Independence, for more information http://www.pafc-inc@org/