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Ben-hur Villanueva and the Arko ni Apo

2/12/2013

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Let us talk about this great artist over a hot cup of "soya"coffee. Have a sit on the sculptured wooden chairs and sip while you groove on the art that surrounds you filling the artsy Kape Diperensya you can find just before you enter one  gallery in the City of Pines. And when you're done with your drinks, treat your eyes and soul with the masterpieces of Baguio City's pride,  a sculptor, a painter, an art entrepreneur Ben-hur Villanueva.
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As a devotee of Art, meeting a renowned artist is such a momentous moment.  Since he is just one of the few artists I met (unexpectedly) in person, I can't hide the feeling of a little bit tachycardic and jovial at the same time. Our endeavor of traveling  30 minutes to Tacay Road was very rewarding after meeting him.
Ben-Hur Villanueva

Ben-hur Villanueva established his name as a great sculptor working with brass, metal, and wood. Some of his famous sculptures include Kapit-Bisig, Among Supremo, Thy Will Be Done, St. Aloysius Gonzaga and Risen Christ.  He spent 30 years of his life as an educator.  But his endless enthusiasm of sharing his arts didn't stop after his retirement.  In fact, he is one of the artists who first established the Baguio Arts Guild.  He also became the president of the Society of Philippine Sculptors. He has served also as an Art director for the Ephpheta Foundation for the Blind, Inc. and became the Vice President-treasurer for Unesco’s International Art Association.  
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Arko ni Apo Art Gallery

Upon retiring from teaching at Ateneo, Ben-hur put up an arts workshop in Baguio City and named it as "Arko Ni Apo", dubbed in Ilocano that means Ark of the Lord. This also serves as an art gallery where you can find some of his  artworks on display, from paintings to intricate metal sculptures. As you can notice, most of his sculptures are in dancing positions and to complement them, a relaxing music is played inside the gallery making these sculptures look like really moving. 
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The Workspace

It is always interesting to look on the workspace of an artist. Just outside the gallery is Ben-hur's workspace. I always wonder why most of the artists are messy and unorganized but manage to build an amazing masterpiece. You can find greens on his surroundings and the view of Tam-awan Village that surely  a great inspiration while finishing an artwork . 
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4 Comments
Fifileigh link
2/12/2013 08:09:08 am

the studio and the art look cool. i like that low rock table and the hammock. my place looks like an art studio. my place often looks disoriented, as well, as i work on my graphic novel and writing.

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man link
2/17/2013 11:15:15 am

Wow naman..artist na artist ang environment..OO nga ano why is it the artist's studio is always messy? Dahil seguro marami tayong iniisip na creative ideas para maipenta. Thanks for the opportunity for posting my comment....master

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Nino Florendo
4/15/2015 08:00:02 am

Hi, Im Nino Florendo. I was a student of sir Benhur at the Ateneo grade school. I am very much interested in seeing and probably even acquiring even just a piece of his work.. of course that's if i can afford it. Does he have any galleries or exhibits in manila in the near future? What is the best way i can see his works?. I am based in Cagayan but i am also often in Manila. Thank you.

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maricel villanueva link
7/8/2015 09:42:40 am

hi sir if you would still like to get in touch with my father in law you can contact him tru my husband jik villanueva 09195913362...thank you so much

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