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Title: BETWEEN STORMS AND STILLNESS

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 18 x 24 inches

Artist: Lucila Gragera Zara

Year: 2025

Price: ALREADY SOLD

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Title: FLORAL METAMORPHOSIS

Medium: Mixed media

Size: 24 x 24 inches

Artist: Cecille Artillaga

Year: 2025

Price: Php 50,000 (minimum bid)

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Title: INCLUSIVE

Medium: Mixed media on canvas

Size: 32 x 24 inches

Artist: Elvira Dulce Santos

Year: 2025

Price: Php 30,000 (minimum bid)

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Title: FEMALE LORE

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 48 x 36 inches

Artist: Sarah Geneblazo

Year: 2023

Price: Php 52,200 (minimum bid)

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Title: CUBE ON THE ROCKS

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 36 x 27 inches

Artist: Keiye Miranda

Year: 2025

Price: Php 88,000 (minimum bid)

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Mental health can be detrimental to everyone's well being. We need to cope up with the stresses of life and build resilience by connecting with the people we love.

In order to alleviate stress, Rubik's Cube offers a therapeutic escape that can help calm the mind and improve well-being.

The implication of the ice tubes in the work connotes the preservation in enhancing various aspects of mental development.

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Title: CATHARSIS 2

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 36 x 24 inches

Artist: Keiye Miranda

Year: 2022

Price: Php 80,000 (minimum bid)

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(b. 1976). Keiye was born in Quezon City on February 5, 1976 but grew up in Angono. She was the eldest among 5 children of a renowned painter and sculptor, and a Father of Imaginative Figurism, Nemi R. Miranda Jr. also known as Nemiranda, and Teresita Hipol Miranda. She studied at Siena College of Taytay, Cainta Catholic School and earned a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Studio Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City in 1998.

She has participated in numerous group exhibitions every year since 1991 and has been holding solo exhibitions of her work since 1996.

Keiye belongs to the third generation of artists in Angono, which has contributed significantly in the art history of Angono. She was part of the Angono Junior Ateliers in the 1990s, she has been associated with the Surrounded by Water, an art space and an artist collective in 1998 which was organized among the first independent and artist-run spaces in Angono and Manila, and the Neo-Angono Artists Collective in 2004 which introduced and created new perception and expression in the Angono art scene. In September of 2018, Keiye was one of the people behind Giant Dwarf Art Space in Angono, established it to showcase the young and uprising artists in the art industry.

Now, she is married to a fellow visual artist, Wire Tuazon and has a daughter named Ashiya Tara.

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She sits at the edge of chaos and calm, where fire meets sky, where stigma meets truth. The world around her swirls with judgment and misunderstanding, yet within, she carries a quiet strength—a defiance against the storms that seek to define her. Between Storms and Stillness speaks of the courage to embrace one’s truth despite the noise, to find peace in uncertainty, and to rise above the stigma that tries to hold us back.

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Title: EISAI ACIOS (You are Worthy)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 24 x 36 inches

Artist: Rosalie Vitor Gonzales

Year: 2025

Price: Php 25,000 (minimum bid)

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Title: BINTANA

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 48 x 48 inches

Artist: Joy Vocalan Cruz

Year: 2025

Price: Php 65,000 (minimum bid)

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Title: HELD IN FREEDOM

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 16 x 20 inches

Artist: Lucila Gragera Zara

Year: 2025

Price: Php 15,000 (minimum bid)

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Stigma is a chain that binds many, yet even the simplest touch can set us free. Held in Freedom embodies courage and compassion—a reminder that true liberation begins with understanding, acceptance, and solidarity. By fostering education and open dialogue, we break barriers and affirm that no one should face their struggles alone.

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Title: BREAKING THROUGH

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 30 x 24 inches

Artist: Kim Sison

Year: 2025

Price: Php 25,000 (minimum bid)

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Title: LIFE SENTENCE

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 36 x 24 inches

Artist: Grets Balajadia

Year: 2021

Price: Php 40,000 (minimum bid)

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Title: TIMAWA (Malaya)

Medium: Mixed Media

Size: 36 x 48 inches

Artist: Haidee Juban

Year: 2025

Price: Php 165,000 (minimum bid)

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Lucila was born and raised in Angono, Rizal, known as the Art Capital of the Philippines. She graduated with degrees in Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and Education, practiced the medical profession in her hometown, subsequently teaching Science and Math and overall art adviser in all year levels at Angono Private High School. She migrated to New York City as a teacher under the sponsorship of the Archdiocese of NYC. The University of the State of New York granted her a certificate to teach general academics in NYS. She attended trainings and seminars for People with Developmental Disabilities, thus, was given the permit to teach Special Education.  Lucila became a Habilitation Specialist III and Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional, teaching and creating programs for young adults with special needs.  In 1998, she received a Presidential Award for service to and writing essays about PWDD. After 25 yrs in NYC, she and her family moved to Scotch Plains, NJ, continuing her job in NYC.

Art has always been a part of her, despite the lack of formal studies on art. Growing up in her town, she was always surrounded by artists, her late brother, being one of them. She has 3 children, one of which attained her Bachelors in Fine Arts and English Literature at Hunter College. Mother and daughter decided to open their doors and share their love of painting with others. The idea is to show that anyone can start with a blank canvas and turn it into something beautiful. So began the 'Let's Monet Paint and Sip', a home based  classes featuring prints of classical and contemporary artists, children and adults learning from models of varied styles and subjects. As the Creative Director, Lucila watch children and adults paint, see their excitement, focus, determination, and most importantly, the sheer joy of being in the moment.

Having the artist's blood in her, and a desire to paint comes natural to her. She found a love of contemporary realism, painting moments in time and places, often times based on her own and family's photographs. Lucila likes to paint in acrylic, but also do watercolor and oil. Painting makes her get back to her inner child and experience the joy one feels in the moment of creating art. She feels a sense of accomplishment and confidence that can take in her daily life.

She had two exhibits with fellow artists in Manhattan and Scotch Plains. New Jersey.  Always coming back to her hometown, she is now a proud member of Angono Women's Artists Collective (Lambana) and The Blanco Art Group with past exhibits at Angono Art Center, Angkla Art Gallery, Giant Dwarf Art Space, White Space in Manila, Fisher Mall in Quezon City and Malabon, and at The Blanco Art Gallery.

Lucila hopes she can help people who want to be artists, do what they love to do, and achieve their goals while expanding their appreciation for the arts.

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Title: PAGBANGON

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 36 x 24 inches

Artist: Gem Yonzon Blanco

Year: 2018

Price: Php 30,000 (minimum bid)

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Title: PAG-ASA

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 18 x 36 inches

Artist: Lady Visconde

Year: 2025

Price: Php 25,000 (minimum bid)

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This piece captures the beauty of transformation through the symbolism of flowers. Just as blooms evolve through seasons, the artwork reflects the continuous cycle of growth, change, and renewal.

The interplay of colors, textures, and layers in mixed media highlights the harmony between nature and personal evolution, celebrating the ever-shifting essence of life.

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Amidst a barren landscape, where the earth lies cracked and weary, a single flower rises. Its stem, fragile yet unyielding, pushes through the hardened soil, defying the weight of what came before. Its petals, soft yet vibrant, stretch toward the sky, catching the first light of dawn.

Around it, the world remains desolate—shades of gray, remnants of struggle, echoes of storms that once raged. Yet in this quiet moment, color returns. The flower is more than a bloom; it is a declaration. A whisper of resilience. A sign that even in the harshest places, beauty can take root.

Hope is like that—it does not erase the past or promise an easy path ahead. But it grows. It endures. It reminds us that no matter how dry the soil or how long the night, life finds a way to break through. And when it does, it carries with it the promise of more.

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This piece represents a journey toward a harmonious and inclusive society, where individuals of all genders come together, free from discrimination.

The artwork is divided into two main sections. The lower section depicts distinct clusters of individuals, each represented by a different color, symbolizing various genders. These clusters interact primarily within their own groups, illustrating initial separation and division.

As the artwork progresses upward, the clusters begin to merge. Individuals from different gender groups start to interact, connect, and support one another. The colors blend harmoniously, creating a striking visual representation of unity and inclusivity.

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Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-Ayo, Inc., a non-profit organization that empowers marginalized communities through the transformative power of arts and culture. We provide free, high-quality training and mentorship that promotes behavioral change and supports individuals affected by stigma and discrimination, including issues related to HIV/AIDS, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ rights.

Join us in fostering a stigma-free environment where artistic expression becomes a catalyst for personal and societal transformation.

#ZeroStigmaPH

#CreativityForSocialChange

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CAMP's thematic areas and key performance indicators (KPIs) are directly aligned with the following United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals:

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The image within the frame, blocked by pieces of wood, conveys a sense of confinement—trapped, bound, unable to escape.

Hiding. That’s what it feels like when someone isn’t accepted for who they truly are. A burden carried since childhood, weighed down by the fear of judgment.

Though acceptance seems more common now, the stigma persists—the notion that you are different, a sinner. And it may never fade.

Living in this reality feels like imprisonment. A life sentence.

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Bawat nilalang ay nagnanais maging malaya.

Inspirasyon ng larawang ito ang mga mukha ng paglaya at malaya. Malayang hagod ng indayog sa musikang hatid ay payapang himno na nagpapagalaw sa malayang pananaw. Malaya ang indayog na hatid ay pagnanais na kumawala sa bigkis ng pangmamaliit at gapos ng suliranin. Malaya ang ritmo ng katawang dumanas ng pagmamaltrato. Malaya ang bawat kilos mula sa mga pinalayang kaisipan ng makitid na pananaw ng lipunan. Pinaalpas na damdaming pinalaya sa himutok ng mga saloobin. Ang mga kababaihang malaya na at pinalaya mula sa isang nakaraang nagsadlak sa kanila sa kumot ng pigil na kapalaran.

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Despite living in extreme poverty, many women and children in the Philippines uphold their pride and dignity, believing that through hard work and perseverance, they can overcome these challenges.

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Cecille Artillaga was born in Angono, Rizal on February 21, 1970. Having grown up by her mother, a teacher, and her father, an Automotive Plant Supervisor, her innate passion and enthusiasm in visual arts even in her younger years was pure bliss and talent.

She has always been fascinated by the lines, the arches, and the colors of images around her which further motivated her to put those images on her drawing pads when she was in Grade School at Angono Elementary School. Her interest in the arts became even more ecstatically cultivated during her High School days in Siena College of Taytay. Cecille took up Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, and graduated with the Degree in Painting in 1991.

While making her way to being seasoned artist her drive in inspiring and helping the future young art enthusiasts has always become her vision. She has also trained as an educator-an art teacher by heart at St. Martin Montessori School, Inc. from 1991-2007. She is currently the Secretary of Angono Ateliers Association.

With all these, Cecille’s specialization in the Realism Art Style has gone to a different level of depth and height. Clarity, vibrancy and precision to details have always been her criteria in creating her masterpieces. An artist and an educator, Cecille Artillaga is an epitome of success in all forms of colors in visual arts.

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Painting, for Sarah Geneblazo, is her form of therapeutic healing, serving as an outlet for her experience of childhood sexual trauma.

In Female Lore, Sarah challenges socio-cultural pressures that dictate a woman’s behavior, goals, future, and self-worth. She depicts female figures solitary and burdened as if weighed down heavily by their delicate sheer garments that represent the predominant ideologies shackling a woman’s self-worth to her domestic ‘duty.’

For her, womanhood shouldn’t be anything but freedom – freedom to choose, to find happiness, to heal, to change, and to be the change.

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You are not perfect. You have flaws and weaknesses. At times, life throws obstacles that feel impossible to endure.

Yet, you are still here—resilient, enduring, fighting. You dig deep into the journey that shaped you. And with God’s guidance, you will rebuild yourself, again and again.

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The artwork beautifully conveys a powerful message of resilience, hope, and empowerment. The symbolism in the piece is deeply moving:

The red ribbon over the eyes represents fear and hesitation in reporting abuse while also raising awareness about HIV.

The four birds signify hope and freedom, symbolizing that liberation is possible despite hardships.

The rainbow flag stands for LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing inclusivity and equality.

The lotus flower represents rebirth and hope, reinforcing the idea of rising above pain and struggles.

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The artwork captures the journey of breaking free — of opening up to truth, healing, and acceptance. Windows can shut out the world, reinforcing silence and fear, but they can also be opened for light, fresh air, and new perspectives.

Women, families, and allies stand by these windows, creating Neutral Spaces where stigma is left outside, and conversations on mental health, HIV, sexuality, and gender are embraced without fear. The interplay of vivid hues and layered textures reflects the struggle between judgment and understanding, between shame and self-acceptance.

Through BINTANA, we are reminded that change begins when we choose to open — our windows, our minds, and our hearts to hope, empathy, and freedom.

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LAMBANA: Angono Women Artists Collective 2025

In 2020, in celebration of Women’s Month, LAMBANA: Angono Women Artists Collective was born, marking a historic milestone as Angono’s first all-women artist group. Bringing together female artists from diverse local art groups, galleries, and museums, LAMBANA was founded on the vision of empowering women and children through art while honoring and evolving the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Art Capital of the Philippines.

The collective takes inspiration from Lambana, mystical winged guardians of Angono’s folklore—symbols of purity, guidance, and creative spirit. The term also echoes in the works of celebrated Angono masters like Perdigon Vocalan and Salvador Juban, as well as in Ligaya Tiamson Rubin’s cultural research on Angono’s art history.

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Elvira Dulce C. Santos was born and grew up in Gapan, Nueva Ecija. She graduated college in 1986 with a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (major in Advertising) at Philippine Women’s University (PWU). One year after graduation, she worked as an artist in an advertising company. In 1994-1995, she worked as contractual designer at the Design Center of the  Philippines. She became a bonafide resident of Angono when she got married in year 2002. Her job then was an employee of the corporate world. In 2018, she decided to work fulltime as an “Artist/Designer” to make her creations. Her main goal is to give a new life to the remnants and innovation of found objects. She is currently affiliated to KUTA Artist Group and Lambana: Angono Women Artists Collective. She exhibited her works in selected galleries: Angkla Art Gallery, Kuta ArtSpace, Village Art Gallery, Cevio Art Haus, Art Underground, Espacio Manila, Othello, KDR Studios, Ysobel Art Gallery, Kaida Contemporary Gallery, Angono Art Center, White Walls Gallery, Art Anton and Galerie Stephanie.

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Currently the President and a member of the Angono Artists Association since 1999, she joined Lambana: Angono Women Artists Collective in 2022. An Architect by profession, she continues her passion in visual arts in experimental techniques about thoughts and emotions. An impression of someone’s devotion to its soul that she cannot speak off but only expresses in the form of art. She creates different perspectives on how she envisioned her subject.

Kim is also involved in the recent 5th Angono Arts Congress as part of the administrative committee. Being a native of Angono drives her to embrace the rich culture of her town and continue its vision for the future. As a member of Lambana, she also believes in the power of Women.

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PAGLAYA

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The exhibition showcases the works of LAMBANA – Angono Women Artists Collective, the region's first and only all-women artists’ group. This exhibition aligns with CAMP’s #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy, emphasizing the significance of Neutral Spaces—environments where difficult topics can be explored without fear of judgment. Through their artistry, the women of LAMBANA challenge societal stigmas, using creative expression to foster open, empathetic conversations. Their work serves as a powerful testament to the role of women and art in promoting inclusivity, understanding, and social change.

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Title: USBONG

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 18 x 36 inches

Artist: Rosalie Vitor Gonzales

Year: 2023

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Title: PAGLAYA

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 18 x 30 inches (Triptych)

Artist: Joy Vocalan Cruz

Year: 2025

Price: Php 55,000 (minimum bid)

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Bred and born in Angono, Rizal, artist Gretel Balajadia, is a former member of KAKTUS and the Angono Junior Ateliers. Known as Grets to her friends, she is currently a member of KUTA Artists Group. An undergrad of Advertising at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines,She’s one of the Honorable Mention in GSIS ART COMPETITION (2023) , Philippines Art Awards regional winners (2020). She was also a finalist at the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence from 2012 to 2014 and the GSIS ART COMPETITION in 2012.

So far, she has done 4 solo shows and has exhibited her artworks at Blanc Gallery, Village Art Gallery, Ysobel Art Gallery, Arte Bettina, Art Verite, White Walls Gallery, Art Underground, J Studio Gallery, Cevio Art Haus, and Art Cube, just to name a few.

According to her, in order to create her artwork, she needs to be in a positive state of mind, concentrating hard, and then letting herself go, but also being calm at the same time. "Flow" is a basic element and an effect of her creative process. It has a specific purpose that triggers, simplifies, and guides the outcome of her creation. Each crumpled, damaged, creased, and wrinkled effect that comes out from her artworks are all different and unique and are the product of the creative flow that she was in during the time she’s doing a certain piece.

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Haidee is the youngest daughter of one of Angono’s greatest muralist Salvador Juban. She is a contemporary artist, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Painting from University of Sto Tomas, year 1992.

Grew up with brushes, canvases and paints are the great influence that molds her to be an artist. Seeing colors and lines in every figure her eyes behold, the dynamics of people specially kids and nature- their presence, joy, beauty – as the great inspiration.

Joined contests like Shell and Metrobank foundations during collegiate years and been awarded as one of the finalists. Participated in group exhibits with co artists in Filam Life, Juban family exhibit and various activities of Angono Artists Association and LAMBANA.

Been a graphic artist and art director in different advertising companies. Has explored the field of research and was maximized as an artist which transpired to a list of publications as layout/graphic artist.

Her sense of adventure in every field that triggered began to foray into arts again… the world of colours and lines, beauty and madness, eloquence of arts. Medium in pencils, water colour now settling with acrylic and oil.

She is not a muralist nevertheless adores romantic realism and our culture.

She is an artist.

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Paglaya is a powerful visual statement on breaking free from stigma and reclaiming one’s truth. The artwork captures the tension between struggle and liberation—where the weight of judgment, fear, and silence gives way to courage, acceptance, and healing.

At its heart are the women, families, and allies who create Neutral Spaces—safe, judgment-free havens where conversations on mental health, HIV, sexuality, and gender flourish. Their presence in the piece symbolizes resilience, resistance and advocacy, embodying the strength needed to challenge prejudice and foster change.

Through vivid colors, dynamic textures, and evocative imagery, Paglaya embodies freedom—not as a distant dream, but as a right to be claimed, lived, and celebrated.

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art gallery + events + workshops + meetings + selfcare + outreach

Camp Neñada is a multi-purpose community center dedicated to serving the Young Key Population (YKP) communities and organizations in the Province of Rizal.  It will function as an art space and a hub for various activities, initiatives, and advocacies that focus on mental health, sexual health, inclusivity & diversity,  and stigma reduction.  It intends to bring together different individuals, organizations, and resources related to these advocacies. The center may serve as a hang-out space and meeting point for people interested in these topics, a venue for events, workshops, and activities, and a platform for artistic expression that can contribute to raising awareness and fostering understanding of these advocacy topics.

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Creativity runs in the family, Gem Yonzon Blanco came from celebrated pedigree artists; she is kin to the illustrious Yonzon family of Artists. Her father, Felicisimo C. Yonzon was a zarzuela actor, scriptwriter, and visual artist. At a young age, Gem showed exemplary talent in the arts. In her early school life, she joined art competitions both local and international. In Letran High School, she became a member of the Literary and Dramatics Club; her work won the Raya On the Spot Painting Contest and had exhibited at the Jose Rizal Library in Calamba. During her college days, theater guild interest embraced her life as she became the theaters poster designer, showcase director and production designer.

This artist is also an art teacher readily sharing her love and passion with the intuitive students. Under the UNICEF assisted project Gem shares her artistic ability; her works were shown at the Universal Exposition in Seville, Spain in 1992.  She taught art at the Annual Summer Art Program of the Angono Artists Association, Inc. and handled Special Programs for the Arts (SPA) in public and private schools nationwide. Indeed Gem has the gift of Creative expression which she passionately extends to others.

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Sarah Geneblazo is a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, Major in Visual Communication, and is the current President of Neo Angono Artists Collective Inc. Her works narrate her personal experience with childhood trauma; a therapeutic art process towards healing. She was a finalist in the PLDT -DPC National Art Competition in 2010, and placed first in the Department of Agrarian Reform Mural Painting Contest in 2006 in Lipa City, Batangas, the prize of which helped her pay her tuition during her first year in UP Diliman. She has showcased her work abroad and in Art Fair Philippines 2016, as well as local art galleries Galerie Stephanie, Ysobel Art Gallery, Blanc Gallery, West Gallery, CANVAS and J. Studio.

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Rosalie is a graduate of Bachelor of Music, Major in Flute from the University of the Philippines. She became a member of the Angono National Symphonic Band under National Artist Lucio D. San Pedro and the Makati based Manila Chamber Orchestra. Aside from performing, she also teaches piano, flute and recorder.

Together with her love for music is her love to draw, which she began as a hobby. She attended a summer art workshop in Angono and had a few lessons with some local artists.

Her pace began to pick up when she became the treasurer and eventually a resident artist of Mission Team in 2018, a group dedicated to helping selected cancer patients thru art exhibits and online selling.

Her preferred medium are graphite, acrylic and oil, focusing on portraits and nature.

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Lady Visconde is a multifaceted artist and devoted single mother residing in Angono, Rizal. Alongside her role as a parent to her beloved children, Maxee and Kobe, Lady is employed at the Angono Tourism Office, where she contributes to promoting the cultural richness and heritage of her hometown.

Lady's artistic journey began as a photographer, where she was a cherished member of the Photography Club of Angono Rizal (PCAR). Her keen eye for capturing moments and her deep appreciation for the beauty of her surroundings laid the foundation for her artistic exploration.

Under the mentorship of the esteemed Sir Jose Glenn Blanco, Lady underwent a transformative workshop experience that broadened her artistic horizons. This period of learning and growth fueled her passion for artistic expression and set her on a path towards embracing various forms of visual art.

As a member of Lambana Angono Women Artists Collective, Lady found camaraderie and support among fellow creatives. Together, they celebrate and amplify the voices of women in the arts, contributing to the vibrant cultural scene of their community.

Inspired by the works of Claude Monet, Lady's paintings exude an air of impressionistic charm. Her preferred subject matter revolves around flowers, particularly the graceful Lotus. Through her art, she seeks to capture the ethereal beauty and timeless elegance of nature's flora, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world of color and tranquility.

Lady Visconde's artistic journey is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and resilience. Through her art, she not only celebrates the beauty of the natural world but also honors the rich tapestry of life experiences that shape her identity as a woman, a mother, and a proud member of her community. Her legacy serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists and individuals alike, reminding us of the profound impact of artistic expression on our lives and collective consciousness.

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Joy is a native of Angono, Rizal, the Art Capital of the Philippines and the home of National Artists Maestro Carlos "Botong" Francisco and Maestro Lucio D. San Pedro. Inspired by these two masters, she completed her degrees in music and fine arts at the University of the Philippines in Diliman.

Joy is the owner of Music Wizard, the first institution of its kind in Angono to provide formal lessons in classical and popular music. As an advocate and patron of the arts, Joy and her family opened Angkla Art Gallery in May 2017. The gallery is currently the arm and host of the Manila Art Foundation in its annual Manila Art Fair and Exhibit in the province of Rizal.

As a community and church leader, Joy is the past President and the current Business Manager of the Angono Chorale Ensemble, the flagship choral group of Angono, and the founding President of LAMBANA: Angono Women Artists Collective, the first all women art group in Angono and in the Rizal province. She is also the Chairperson of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Clement Cultural Heritage Commission, and the Museum Director of Museo Clementino, which are committed in the preservation, safekeeping and promotion of the parish's cultural heritage, traditions and art collection.

In March 2022, Joy has been appointed by the Society of Jesus as Administrator and Consultant of the Loyola Retreat House, the spirituality and arts center of Angono.

Joy is wife to Allan and mother to Aleeza. The family is managing its own restaurant and café, the Maestro Café, and the vacation house named Artelle Residences, both located at the heart of Angono, Rizal.

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"The Gallery," a visionary art exhibition space nestled within our Camp Neñada multi-purpose community center—a sanctuary for creativity, expression, and transformative dialogue. At the heart of our commitment to #ZeroStigmaPH, "The Gallery" takes center stage as a dynamic platform that transcends conventional boundaries. This innovative space is dedicated to regularly featuring art outputs, each carrying the powerful art for stigma reduction campaigns of #ZeroStigmaPH.

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Launched in November 2024, "The Gallery" will proudly unveiled its inaugural exhibition, "Pasintabi." This poignant and evocative showcase delves fearlessly into the realms of controversial and thought-provoking topics surrounding sexual health, sexuality, and mental health. "Pasintabi" goes beyond the canvas, utilizing art as a catalyst for conversations that challenge societal norms and break down stigmas. The exhibition will serve as a beacon for those seeking neutral spaces to engage in open discussions, fostering a community where individuals can express themselves freely without judgment.

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"Paglaya" is the 2nd Milestone Exhibition at The Gallery, a powerful collaboration with LAMBANA – Angono Women Artists Collective. Featuring works by 12 women artists, Paglaya reflects deeply personal creative processes shaped by conversations on sexual and mental health, HIV-AIDS, sexuality, and the persistent stigma that silences these issues within families. Through art, Paglaya transforms The Gallery into a Neutral Space, where freedom of expression and social advocacy come together, fostering dialogue, empathy, and change.

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As an integral component of our multi-purpose community center, "The Gallery" stands as a testament to the transformative power of art, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of stories, perspectives, and advocacy embodied in each piece. Join us on this enlightening journey, where art becomes a potent force for change, and "Pasintabi" and "Paglaya" will mark as the beginning of a series of impactful exhibitions dedicated to dismantling stigma and promoting a culture of empathy and understanding. #ZeroStigmaPH resonates within these walls, echoing the call for a more inclusive and compassionate society.

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To inquire about how to become a featured/resident artist of the community center and to know more about this program and upcoming on-site exhibitions and outreach, please like, message, subscribe to our official FB page: https://www.facebook.com/CampNenadaCommunityCenter or email us at camp.nenada@campincph.org, or call our hotlines  +63 916 222 6601 (mobile), 0285623384 (landline).

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Managed by Culture and Arts managers of the Philippines (CAMP) and LoyeYourself, Inc., Camp Neñada is part of the nationwide CHAMPION Community Center Network (Community HIV/AIDS Management, Prevention, and Information One-Stop Shop Network) [directory here: https://tinyurl.com/yzczxny9]. It is funded through the Global Fund HIV Grant under the PROTECTS-UPSCALE (Philippines Response in Optimizing Testing, Empowered Communities, Treatment and Sustainability - Upscaling Programs and Services to the Communities Affected by and Living with HIV to end the Epidemic) Project. The grant is administered by the Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) and LoveYourself, Inc.

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Participating Artists

1. Cecille Artillaga

2. Grets Balajadia

3. Gem Yonzon Blanco

4. Joy Vocalan Cruz

5. Sarah Geneblazo

6. Rosalie Vitor Gonzales

7. Haidee Juban

8. Keiye Miranda

9. Inang Elvira Santos

10. Kim Sison

11. Lady Visconde

12. Lucila Gragera Zara

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PAGLAYA: Art as Freedom, Art as Advocacy

In 2025, LAMBANA takes a bold step forward with PAGLAYA, a groundbreaking exhibition that highlights the personal and collective journeys of 12 Participating LAMBANA members: Cecille Artillaga, Grets Balajadia, Gem Yonzon Blanco, Joy Vocalan Cruz, Sarah Geneblazo, Rosalie Vitor Gonzales, Haidee Juban, Keiye Miranda, Inang Elvira Santos, Kim Sison, Lady Visconde, and Lucila Gragera Zara

The creative process for PAGLAYA was deeply personal, with each artist reflecting on the lived experiences of women and girls in Angono and beyond. Before creating their works, the artists were confronted with stark and urgent realities—rising mental health issues, increasing HIV cases, polarizing issues on sexuality and gender identities, and high rates of teenage pregnancy. These conversations surfaced a troubling constant: stigma remains a pervasive barrier, silencing crucial dialogues about these issues within Filipino homes, where openness and support should begin.

Each artwork in PAGLAYA channels the artist’s personal reckoning with these realities, translating stories of silence, struggle, and survival into visual expressions of courage, empathy, and healing. The exhibit aligns with #ZeroStigmaPH, CAMP’s national campaign that uses art to foster Neutral Spaces—creative, judgment-free environments where difficult conversations around health, sexuality, and gender can safely unfold.

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A Movement Rooted in Heritage, Evolving Through Advocacy

LAMBANA’s creation was a groundbreaking move in Angono’s historically male-dominated art scene, where names like Juan Senson, Botong Francisco, and Nemi Miranda shaped the town’s visual identity.

By 2025, LAMBANA’s members are no longer just participants in Angono’s cultural story—they are leading a transformative cultural movement, using their platforms not just to create beauty but to spark dialogue, demand change, and inspire action.

As artists, mothers, advocates, and cultural storytellers, the women of LAMBANA embody the pure-hearted spirit of their mythical namesake. Their works, their courage, and their unwavering commitment to using creativity for social change will continue to illuminate pathways to freedom and understanding for generations to come.

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LAMBANA – Angono Women Artists Collective

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Vision: Empowering women's position in the arts and society.

Mission: To increase public awareness of the excellence and diversity of women's art in Angono and in the world.

FB Page · Group Blog https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066536605633

Mobile: +63 936 174 4869

Email: lambanaangonoph@gmail.com

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LAMBANA – Angono Women Artists Collective

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Ribbon Cutting during the Opening Program - Mar 08

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Artist Talks during the Opening Program - Mar 08

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Friends, Family, Patrons, Supporters, Attendees during the Opening Program - Mar 08

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LAMBANA – Angono Women Artists Collective

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Paglaya Online Catalogue Card [March 16, 2025  |  Angono, Rizal]

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PAGLAYA: The Art of Breaking Free

In the heart of Angono, the Art Capital of the Philippines, a quiet yet powerful revolution is unfolding. LAMBANA: Angono Women Artists Collective, the town’s first all-women artist group, is making history once again with PAGLAYA, an exhibition that boldly confronts the realities of stigma, silence, and resilience. Featuring the works of 12 remarkable artists, PAGLAYA is more than an art showcase—it is a declaration of freedom, a testament to courage, and a call to action for a more inclusive and stigma-free society.

A Movement Rooted in Heritage, Evolving Through Advocacy

Lambana PH was founded in 2020 in celebration of Women’s Month, bringing together female artists from various local art groups, galleries, and museums. Inspired by the mystical Lambana, winged guardians in Angono’s folklore, the collective embodies purity, creativity, and the spirit of protection. But beyond myth and tradition, LAMBANA is driven by a fierce commitment to social change, using art as a medium to challenge systemic barriers that affect women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people facing mental health and sexual health stigma.
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By 2025, LAMBANA’s members are no longer just artists—they are storytellers, advocates, and leaders in a cultural movement that seeks to dismantle prejudice and foster understanding. PAGLAYA is their latest—and perhaps most urgent—manifestation of this mission.
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Artworks that Speak: Stories of Struggle, Strength, and Liberation

Each artwork in PAGLAYA is a deeply personal reckoning with societal challenges that women and marginalized communities face. Before creating their works, the artists engaged in discussions about mental health struggles, rising HIV cases, gender identity and discrimination, and teenage pregnancy—conversations that revealed one troubling constant: stigma remains a silencing force within Filipino homes and communities. Through their art, these women break the silence and transform their personal truths into visual expressions of courage, empathy, and healing.
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1. FLORAL METAMORPHOSIS by Cecille Artillaga

Using mixed media, this artwork illustrates transformation through the beauty of flowers, symbolizing growth, change, and renewal. When displayed upside down, it takes on a different meaning—a bird in flight, breaking free.
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2. LIFE SENTENCE by Grets Balajadia

A haunting depiction of confinement, this piece reflects the lifelong burden of stigma, especially for those who are not accepted for who they truly are. The image, obstructed by wooden blocks, evokes a sense of being trapped—living in fear, weighed down by judgement.
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3. PAGBANGON by Gem Yonzon Blanco

Despite extreme poverty, many Filipino women and children uphold their pride and dignity, believing that perseverance and hard work can lead to liberation. This piece is a tribute to that unwavering strength.
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4. BINTANA by Joy Vocalan Cruz

A window serves as both a barrier and a gateway. This piece portrays the struggle between fear and freedom, between keeping silent and opening up to healing. Through vibrant hues and layered textures, the work reminds us that change begins when we choose to open our windows, our minds, and our hearts.
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5. PAGLAYA by Joy Vocalan Cruz

This striking artwork symbolizes the moment of breaking free from stigma, reclaiming one’s truth, and creating Neutral Spaces where acceptance can thrive.
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6. FEMALE LORE by Sarah Geneblazo

A deeply personal work that channels the artist’s own experiences of childhood trauma. Female Lore challenges restrictive societal expectations imposed on women and asserts that womanhood is about freedom—to choose, to heal, and to redefine one's own path.
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7. EISAI ACIOS (YOU ARE WORTHY) by Rosalie Vitor Gonzales

This empowering piece reminds viewers that imperfection does not define worth. No matter the struggles, resilience and faith can lead to self-rebuilding and healing.
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8. TIMAWA (MALAYA) by Haidee Juban

This work embodies the essence of freedom—freedom from societal constraints, discrimination, and internalized pain. Through dynamic movement and rhythm, it conveys a desire to break free from oppression and reclaim self-worth.
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9. CUBE ON THE ROCKS by Keiye Miranda

A reflection on mental health, this piece underscores the importance of coping mechanisms and human connection. The Rubik’s Cube represents the therapeutic process of problem-solving, while the ice elements symbolize preservation and resilience.
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10. INCLUSIVE by Elvira Dulce Santos

This work envisions a society where all genders coexist in harmony, moving away from division toward unity. The gradual blending of colors in the piece illustrates the journey toward inclusivity and acceptance.
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11. BREAKING THROUGH by Kim Sison

A single flower blooms amidst a barren landscape—a symbol of resilience. This artwork speaks of the persistence of hope, proving that even in the harshest environments, life finds a way.
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12. PAG-ASA by Lady Vizconde

A visually striking work, PAG-ASA incorporates powerful symbols: a red ribbon to signify HIV awareness, four birds representing hope and freedom, a rainbow flag advocating LGBTQ+ rights, and a lotus flower embodying renewal and resilience.
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13. BETWEEN STORMS AND STILLNESS by Lucila Gragera Zara

At the intersection of chaos and calm, this work reflects the strength required to embrace one’s truth amidst stigma and misunderstanding.
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14. HELD IN FREEDOM by Lucila Gragera Zara

This piece is a poignant reminder that compassion and understanding are the keys to breaking free from stigma. It calls for open dialogue, education, and support as means of achieving true liberation.
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Why PAGLAYA Matters: A Call to Action

The issues confronted in PAGLAYA—mental health, HIV awareness, sexuality, and gender identity—are often buried under layers of stigma within Filipino society. Conversations that should begin in safe spaces like homes and schools are instead suppressed, leaving individuals to navigate their struggles in isolation. Through PAGLAYA, LAMBANA is making a powerful statement: art can be a catalyst for change.

The exhibition aligns with #ZeroStigmaPH, the national campaign spearheaded by Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc., which promotes Neutral Spaces—creative environments where discussions about health, identity, and social issues can happen freely and without fear of discrimination.
Now, more than ever, we need to support artists who use their craft to challenge norms and amplify marginalized voices. PAGLAYA is not just an exhibition—it is a movement. And you are invited to be part of it.
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📲 Discover More & Support the #ZeroStigmaPH Advocacy

🔹 Visit the Gallery at Camp Neñada Community Center (Angono, Rizal - inside Scrapyard Cafe and Restaurant) It will be available for viewing DAILY until 10:00pm, until APRIL 30, 2025: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CampNenadaCommunityCenter

🔹 Bid on Artworks That Matter: Scan the QR codes at the gallery to access online catalogs and place bids.

🔹 Explore the Exhibition Catalogue for an in-depth look at featured artists and their works: Exhibition Catalogue - https://padlet.com/CampTeam/Lambana_Paglaya

Join us in using art for social change!

#ZeroStigmaPH #CreativityForSocialChange

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PAGLAYA: LAMBANA Women Artists Take a Stand for Stigma Reduction Through Art

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In solidarity with the international celebration of Women’s Month, the Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-Ayo, Inc. proudly presents PAGLAYA, a milestone exhibition featuring Lambana – Angono Women Artists Collective, the first and only all-women artist group from the region. The exhibit opens on March 8, 2025, Saturday at 5:00 PM, at The Gallery, Camp Neñada Community Center, Angono, Rizal. The event is open to the public.

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PAGLAYA aligns with #ZeroStigmaPH, highlighting the crucial role of women, mothers, and allies in creating Neutral Spaces—judgment-free environments where conversations around mental health, HIV, sexuality, and gender flourish through creative expression.

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The exhibition showcases the transformative power of art in breaking societal stigmas, empowering dialogue, empathy, and inclusion. Each piece tells a story of freedom, courage, and compassion—proving that art can challenge prejudice while celebrating womanhood, advocacy, and social change.

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This collaboration between CAMP and LAMBANA underscores the importance of arts and culture in advocacy work, especially in fostering a stigma-free Philippines where women and allies serve as catalysts for healing, understanding, and change.

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We invite everyone to join us in this groundbreaking event, celebrating the powerful intersection of women’s voices, creativity, and advocacy. Together, let’s embrace the freedom to express, connect, and break stigma through art.

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For inquiries, please contact:

CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc.

Lambana PH

#ZeroStigmaPH Secretariat

email: lambanaangonoph@gmail.com

email: camp.inc.ph@gmail.com

mobile: 0967 164 6030

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#PaglayaExhibit2025 #ZeroStigmaPH #WomenForStigmaReduction #NeutralSpaces #CreativityForSocialChange #LAMBANA #ZeroStigmaPH