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More than the visuals and aesthetics that are notably present in every Philippine contemporary art which make it stand out and be pleasing to the eye, what makes it uniquely Filipino is its use and integration of themes, experiences, and even values that are distinct to the Philippines and its people. From the different forms or examples of Philippine contemporary arts, we can evidently see how they center on various experiences the Philippines often encounter and highlight the values that Filipinos are known to manifest. To concretize this, the performance of El Gamma Penumbra, a well-known Filipino shadow play group, centered their performance on various experiences or events that often occur in the Philippines such as deforestation, earthquakes, and flooding and at the same time, they also highlighted in their performance a few of the traits and values Filipinos are known for such as resiliency, optimism, and hopefulness. With these said, I believe that what also makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is its ability to let others know what it truly means to be a Filipino and remind its people, the Filipinos, of their roots, culture, and tradition.

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Philippine contemporary art reflects Filipino culture through the eyes of a Filipino. Art reflects experiences that are unique to our culture and is expressed through values, themes, issues, materials, and other criteria that is evident in the work. There is a part of Filipino identity that will always shine through in contemporary art.

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The Philippine culture and Philippine tradition being applied in the artworks make Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino. Local artists' views and perspectives also their passion and drive give more meaning to their artwork.

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I think one reason we have unique contemporary arts as Filipinos is our dedication and how we raise awareness on issues through arts, which makes it unique to our country. It relays the lives of our people who lived ahead of us in a way where we could see and interpret how their lifestyle and culture are through arts. Aside from that, we also learned to be resourceful in our surroundings which they highly used to create these unique arts.

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Philippine contemporary arts incorporates Filipino culture well in various forms as well as hoards ideas from the Indigenous arts made. Not only does it showcase the beauty of our own culture but it also brings awareness to the different issues that we have in our country and that is what makes it uniquely Filipino.

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The art is uniquely Filipino not only because of appearance, but also because of what was put into it. They have the passion and vision of Filipino artists, as well as cover issues that are prevalent in the Philippines. The artworks also include and showcase the culture, traditions, traits, and history of the Philippines.

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One key element that makes Philippine contemporary art uniquely Filipino would be the way that these reflect both the creativity and awareness that Filipinos possess with regards to the events or situations transpiring by our country.  Philippine contemporary art serves as an avenue for artists to shed light onto certain pressing issues that the country faces while showcasing their unique and inherent gifts in the arts. Beyond the aesthetics, little details, and catchy rhythms lie real issues that often open the eyes of and inspire Filipinos of all ages to make that extra mile to realize the problem and ultimately be part of the solution once and for all.

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The premise was, however, that the representation of daily life and its environment without internalising them is indeed the one closest to the Filipino spirit and indigenous land and represents the variety of creative inspirations that have shaped the nation's art, especially indigenous arts.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the interpretation and vision of a Filipino artist. It portrays the story they want to be seen by the people to raise awareness on specific subjects that are not evidently being talked about.

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From today’s session, I learned that Philippine Contemporary Art incorporates different artistic movements and a variety of materials to help emphasize the expressions and emotions of the artist. Through their artworks, it influences the audience as a means of communication, also as an extension of human expression. Through these artworks, it allows us to reflect the feelings, ideas or perspectives of the artist and comprehend the different happenings and issues in modern society.

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For me, it is the theme that they are depicting. Philippine contemporary arts shows scenes of Filipino lifestyle and culture. It does not only capture these themes, but it also bring awareness on what is happening in our surroundings.

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It is unique in a way that it gives perspective on what are the passions of Filipinos. Through art, they could give out messages that they want the world to know and see. This is their way to fight peacefully on what they believe in. They are also original and resourceful on the materials they use so they could execute they're performance or artwork.

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Filipino artists use art to express their personal perspectives of life. I believe that Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino since they reflect the country's culture and tradition. The Filipino spirit is reflected in the situations we encounter in our daily lives, which we portray through contemporary arts.

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For me, what makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the passion and love that we see through the artworks. Filipino artists use art to express their opinions regarding different matter, they use it to spread awareness and to show the values of Filipinos. Every artwork has a story that touches the hearts and minds of the audience.

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The Philippine Contemporary Art becomes Filipino when we can feel the emotion that is trying to be portrayed. Especially the materials that are used are made locally which makes it more close to our culture. These not only represent our culture but also our beliefs and mostly our everyday life, especially political and environmental issues

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I believe that Philippine Contemporary Arts are uniquely Filipino because since most of it is inspired by the events and situations happening in the Philippines. Also, the materials used for it are normally only seen here in the Philippines since artists utilize the resources found here. The themes that are seen in the arts are based on the issues tackled by the country and the beauty of the Philippines.

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Contemporary arts in the Philippines reflect the different cultures, traditions, as well as present issues in our country.  Artists use art as a medium to spread awareness in a creative and visual way. Yearly in STC, there is a play production that is a form of performance art wherein Theresians act and sing. These play productions contain different issues such as politics.

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I think what makes contemporary art really unique is the fact that its value does not only come from how it is viewed visually but also from its own meaning and story. Every piece of these kinds of art are made by artists who had had a purpose in mind. With this, the concept of art has taken the next level wherein it takes an effect not only on our eyes anymore but also in our minds.

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What makes the Philippine Contemporary Art uniquely Filipino is how it embodies creativity and awareness, expressed through the use of uniquely found objects. Take for example the mosaic in baguio, and the different art installations. Furthermore, most of these artists perceive art as a way of life which allows them to hone and express their skills, therefore producing such unique art pieces..

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Through the various artworks we see everyday, the underlying culture, value, and passion are what makes Philippine contemporary arts unique. Just with the little details, we can interpret it as something huge that eventually serves as a pivotal role in resolving issues. In every piece, we get to immerse ourselves with the Filipino spirit and its resourcefulness.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the ability of the arts to mirror our Filipino culture and society. Filipinos are able to effectively utilize their platform so that they can raise awareness on the things that they are passionate about. Aside from this, I think that many of our Filipino values, such as hard work, determination, and resourcefulness, are also embedded in these artworks.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino would be the cultural identity of the country and relevance of their pieces in the present time. The resourcefulness of Filipino artists is utilized in their expression of such art works which send across meaningful and inspiring messages.

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Philippine contemporary arts reflects the story/ experiences of Filipinos in their everyday living. They show the different issues and problems that they have encountered in order to promote awareness. Furthermore, they also show our culture, beliefs, and our identity.

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For me, the different themes of these artworks that most of the time the culture of the country, the characteristics of a Filipino and the everyday life of the Filipinos, which makes these pieces of art uniquely Filipino. These artists also make use their artworks as a way to express themselves or their desired theme and at the same time promote social awareness for various topics.

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Philippine contemporary arts is unique as it heavily includes Philippine history from the pre-colonial times to the modern age. It also presents the different issues the Philippines may have or is currently experiencing such as the oppression of its people or the environment. Finally, the materials used for Philippine contemporary arts are common things that can be found in almost every Filipino home, thus making the art a personal and cultural expression.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino?

The Philippine contemporary arts shows what the culture of our country and these arts will be a part of our history that's why we should continue showing importance to it and not just focus on the modern art. Also, these arts shows the characteristics of Filipinos of being resourceful since most arts are made from the things from our surroundings.

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Contemporary arts become uniquely Filipino based on the materials used and the message of the artwork. Most times, simple household items are used in creating art, which also incorporates traditional Filipino objects and patterns such as banig and textiles. Furthermore, artworks are created for a purpose usually as a response to social issues or current events. Hence, Philippine contemporary arts are significantly inspired by their environment and society.

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Philippine contemporary arts mirrors the triats, lifestyle, and culture of the Filipino people. We are known for our creativity and we reflect these in the different forms of arts that we create. In the modern time, cliparts and pubmats about current issues like the recent win of many Filipino olympians despite the lack of appreciation in sports has brought out many insights from Filipinos. I think this is also another point, is that Filipino arts inspires change.

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The Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino as they reflect Filipino values, advocacies and experiences. For example, our advocacy for the environment is evident in a lot of contemporary arts as in the Philippines, we value the environment and have a lot experiences with natural disasters like floods, droughts and earthquakes. Most of the time, Filipino artists take inspiration from Indigenous arts and crafts that are originally Filipino. For example is the Ili Likha Village that still has patterns and colors taken from tribal arts.

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As art is inherently made through the motivation and from the own perspectives of an artist, Filipino artists are truly capable of creating art which is influenced by their own Filipino surroundings, specifically Filipino issues they witnessed and are passionate about such as environmental issues and Filipino materials and color combinations such as with Aze Ong's installation art which takes inspiration from Filipino indigenous people. From these influences, contemporary artists are able to reflect the unique Philippine culture and identity as a whole.

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I think that the depiction of scenes of the everyday life and the surroundings of Filipino is what makes these Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino. It showcase the cultures, the beliefs and traditions of Filipinos that make it unique. For instance, the various indigenous arts from different tribes express their own identity as Filipinos.

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For me, what makes it unique is the method used in order to these artwork/pieces. One example of wish is the method on how traditional blankets are made and also how we have very interesting meanings behind these works, just like the pieces presented during the discussion and their passion for integrating some Philippine concepts and history into their work which really makes it truly and uniquely Filipino.

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What makes Philippine Contemporary Arts uniquely Filipino is its emphasis on tradition. The different arts show unique aspects of Filipino tradition and culture. It captures evident situations, current situations, and a Filipino's passion and value. The value of dedication to their work is also something that makes it uniquely Filipino.

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What makes Philippine Contemporary Art uniquely Filipino is the artists' impressions of their everyday life as well as their surroundings. The different artworks are not only made for aesthetics but also to bring awareness and promote the advocacies of the artists.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts it's own is not only the artstyle and craftwork, but also the story behind the work and the people behind it. Every piece of art has a story behind it and that alone adds individuality to their work; may it be the inspiration to the hardships of the creator, making them stand out among all others.

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Aside from distinct technical characteristics such as the visuals, textures, sound, etc., the values we have as Filipinos are also what make Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino. Some of the distinct values we have as Filipinos which are reflected in the art we create are passion, dedication, and diligence. One example of this is the performance of El Gamma Penumbra in the competition of Asia's Got Talent. Beyond what they have presented, they have shown the dedication of Filipinos as they depicted an important message on the environment.

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The different pieces of Philippine contemporary arts are born from Filipino artists' passion, awareness, and vision regarding the current issues happening in the country. For instance, based on our discussion, one of Leeroy New's work brings awareness to the rehabilitation of the Pasig River.

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Filipinos are known to be innovative individuals, and I believe that through their shadow art they were able to make use of their limited resources into something meaningful and unique. This also promotes the thinking abilities of Filipinos and how they view different perspectives to perform or develop certain arts that represent their history, culture, characteristics, society, etc.

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For me, the creativity of thinking outside the box, and relating it to our current situations and environment here in the Philippines, makes a Philippine art uniquely Filipino. This is because as Filipinos, we are more resourceful especially when it comes to getting ideas. People take inspiration mostly from their surroundings, and likewise, we all become inspired to make art that illustrates these, either to voice these issues, or to make other Filipinos inspired.