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Blanco Family Museum: A legacy of art across generations of painters
Blanco Family Museum: A legacy of art across generations of painters
Paintings by the Blanco siblings grace the walls of their once family home. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
Paintings by the Blanco siblings grace the walls of their once family home. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- A museum in Angono, Rizal showcases the artistic journey of one family's love for painting.
MANILA -- A museum in Angono, Rizal showcases the artistic journey of one family's love for painting.
The Blanco Family Museum, originally the family home in the 1980s, now stands as a treasure trove of the clan's artistic mastery in a town considered as a capital and cradle of Philippine art.
The Blanco Family Museum, originally the family home in the 1980s, now stands as a treasure trove of the clan's artistic mastery in a town considered as a capital and cradle of Philippine art.
Patriarch Jose "Pitok" Blanco, a Fine Arts graduate from the University of Sto Tomas, transitioned into a full-time artist in the 1970s.
Patriarch Jose "Pitok" Blanco, a Fine Arts graduate from the University of Sto Tomas, transitioned into a full-time artist in the 1970s.
But Tatay Pitok discouraged his seven children from pursuing painting at first.
But Tatay Pitok discouraged his seven children from pursuing painting at first.
Glenn Blanco, the eldest son, reminisced: "Ayaw ng father ko na maging artist ang any member of the family. But eventually, nasa sa dugo namin yung pagpipinta so na-accept ng father ko na kami pala ay may talent lahat sa pagpipinta."
Glenn Blanco, the eldest son, reminisced: "Ayaw ng father ko na maging artist ang any member of the family. But eventually, nasa sa dugo namin yung pagpipinta so na-accept ng father ko na kami pala ay may talent lahat sa pagpipinta."
Patriarch Jose "Pitok" Blanco. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
Patriarch Jose "Pitok" Blanco. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN NewsTatay Pitok nurtured the artistic talents of his children: Glenn, Noel, Michael, Joy, Jan, Gay and Peter Paul, with most of them picking up drawing at the tender age of 10 or 11.
Tatay Pitok nurtured the artistic talents of his children: Glenn, Noel, Michael, Joy, Jan, Gay and Peter Paul, with most of them picking up drawing at the tender age of 10 or 11.
The family's artistic lineage extends further, with their ancestors contributing to the arts in Angono.
The family's artistic lineage extends further, with their ancestors contributing to the arts in Angono.
"Ninuno namin sculptor, pintor sa Angono. There's a long line of succession of artists in the family," Glenn said.
"Ninuno namin sculptor, pintor sa Angono. There's a long line of succession of artists in the family," Glenn said.
Paintings also feature family members. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
Paintings also feature family members. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN NewsThe museum, divided into nine sections, explores the artistic evolution and works of the seven siblings, their mother Loring, and Tatay Pitok.
The museum, divided into nine sections, explores the artistic evolution and works of the seven siblings, their mother Loring, and Tatay Pitok.
Visitors can witness the early works of the Blanco siblings which showcase the family's signature style of realism and reflect their shared passion for painting.
Visitors can witness the early works of the Blanco siblings which showcase the family's signature style of realism and reflect their shared passion for painting.
One masterpiece within the museum is "Angono's Fisherman Festival," a three-year endeavor capturing the faces of both Angono residents and the Blanco family.
One masterpiece within the museum is "Angono's Fisherman Festival," a three-year endeavor capturing the faces of both Angono residents and the Blanco family.
Jose 'Pitok' Blanco's three-year masterpiece, 'Angono's Fisherman Festival,' displayed at the museum, intricately captures the real faces of Angono residents and the Blanco family. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
Jose 'Pitok' Blanco's three-year masterpiece, 'Angono's Fisherman Festival,' displayed at the museum, intricately captures the real faces of Angono residents and the Blanco family. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News"'Yung mga painting niya nilalagyan niya ng mga one or two family members sa painting. Ang purpose of that is to ensure that the painting would remain as part of the family collection," Glenn said.
"'Yung mga painting niya nilalagyan niya ng mga one or two family members sa painting. Ang purpose of that is to ensure that the painting would remain as part of the family collection," Glenn said.
Angono was the residence of two national artists: Carlos 'Botong' Francisco for visual arts and Lucio San Pedro for music.
Angono was the residence of two national artists: Carlos 'Botong' Francisco for visual arts and Lucio San Pedro for music.
Beyond preserving their artistic legacy, the Blanco family engages in advocacy by offering art workshops.
Beyond preserving their artistic legacy, the Blanco family engages in advocacy by offering art workshops.
Glenn emphasized the importance of art appreciation.
Glenn emphasized the importance of art appreciation.
"It could be art appreciation, importante maa-appreciate ng bata 'yung art e hindi naman kailangan maging magaling siya, appreciation lang at pagmamahal sa art then merong mga advance lesson ng art workshop," he said.
"It could be art appreciation, importante maa-appreciate ng bata 'yung art e hindi naman kailangan maging magaling siya, appreciation lang at pagmamahal sa art then merong mga advance lesson ng art workshop," he said.
A Blanco painting depicts native life. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
A Blanco painting depicts native life. Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN NewsThe Blanco family's commitment to heritage extends to music, with workshops also fostering musical talents.
The Blanco family's commitment to heritage extends to music, with workshops also fostering musical talents.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm, with entrance fee of P150 for adults, P120 for senior citizens and PWDs, and P100 for students.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm, with entrance fee of P150 for adults, P120 for senior citizens and PWDs, and P100 for students.
"So 'yun ang na-instill ng father ko sa'min yung pagmamahal sa art namin, sa heritage namin, sa legacy ng art ng Blanco," Glenn concluded.
"So 'yun ang na-instill ng father ko sa'min yung pagmamahal sa art namin, sa heritage namin, sa legacy ng art ng Blanco," Glenn concluded.
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