Newcomers Use Art to Connect With Community

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Newcomers Use Art to Connect With Community

The influx of Filipino Immigrants in Neepawa and surrounding areas added to the vibrancy and culture of the community. Through ArtsForward, the center of arts & culture in Neepawa, two Filipino artists, Clemente Villamayor Jr. and Robert Garcia were able to showcase Filipino culture and traditions through their works and share their journey from the Philippines to Canada. They both also donated their time and talent to produce public art to enhance life in Neepawa.

Clemente Villamayor Jr. is a Filipino-Canadian artist from Rizal, Philippines who now lives in Carberry, Manitoba. He has a variety of works which include his paintings, a 3D version of houses in slum areas in the Philippines and a painting of a “Jeepney” which is the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. He also shared his views about preserving the Filipino culture and values and the importance of valuing Canada as their new home that gave a better future for their family.

The other Filipino artist is Robert Garcia from Davao City, Philippines who now lives in Minnedosa, Manitoba. He shared his struggles as an artist in the Philippines and is thankful for the opportunity he was given here in Canada to be able to pursue his passion in Arts. His paintings are mostly about scenic views and landscapes in Manitoba. But a distinct one that he made was his painting in 2021 to pay tribute to 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines which was presented to St. Dominic’s Church in Neepawa on March 21st 2021.

These two artists remind us of the importance of reconnecting to our roots, preserving our values and traditions while we move forward to the future in our new home country, Canada.

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