Of Art and Wine Woven Memories
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<strong>Woven</strong> <strong>Memories</strong><br />
a solo exhibit by Kyle Fortu-Legaspi
<strong>Woven</strong> <strong>Memories</strong><br />
Conrad Manila proudly u n v e i l s the 23rd installment of its<br />
highly-acclaimed “<strong>Of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wine</strong>” exhibition series at Gallery C,<br />
this time featuring the works of watercolor artist Kyle Fortu-Legaspi.<br />
In celebration of the International Women’s Month, the hotel remains<br />
true to its bold <strong>and</strong> empowered commitment of providing its guests with<br />
touches of luxury through well-curated <strong>and</strong> inspired stays. This is echoed<br />
by Legaspi’s passion for creating powerful pieces ‘illustrating the strength<br />
that these women displayed in solitude <strong>and</strong> silence.’<br />
‘<strong>Of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wine</strong>: <strong>Woven</strong> <strong>Memories</strong>’ is presented by Conrad Manila in<br />
line with the celebration of the National Women’s Month. It will run from<br />
March 21 to May 27, 2023. The artworks are available individually for<br />
purchase. For more information please contact Conrad Manila<br />
at +63 2 8833 9999 or Kyle Legaspi at +63 998 8697 440, or email<br />
conradmanila@conradhotels.com.
<strong>Woven</strong> <strong>Memories</strong><br />
<strong>Woven</strong> <strong>Memories</strong><br />
During the p<strong>and</strong>emic when we were confined in our homes, we<br />
sought comfort from the same walls we used to escape <strong>and</strong><br />
rediscovered what we often took for granted. In our confinement, we<br />
uncovered the beauty that eluded us <strong>and</strong> began to see the reflections<br />
on surfaces <strong>and</strong> the textures of the things we own. We observed the<br />
curves on our drapes <strong>and</strong> found solace in the shadows. We<br />
experienced a multitude of emotions in silence <strong>and</strong> in this quietude,<br />
we found ourselves embraced by our own homes.<br />
The story of the experience is expressed through the gentle shadows<br />
of lace, the faint light from the windows, <strong>and</strong> the colors of the home<br />
reflected in the folds <strong>and</strong> textures of the weaves. Each painting<br />
includes a Philippine textile, delicately painted <strong>and</strong> included in the<br />
artist’s composition. The collection is a visual memoir of the blues <strong>and</strong><br />
the stillness, which will soon fade <strong>and</strong> become a memory.<br />
The exhibit is a visual tribute to the women who fervently helped<br />
maintain harmony <strong>and</strong> sanity in our homes during the lockdown. It is a<br />
series of floral, portrait, <strong>and</strong> still life watercolor paintings illustrating<br />
the strength that these women displayed in solitude <strong>and</strong> silence.
Chery Faye Legaspi, also known as Kyle, is a professional<br />
artist based in Manila, Philippines. After graduating from<br />
college <strong>and</strong> obtaining her license in Nursing, she studied<br />
at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines. She was<br />
fascinated by the different textures <strong>and</strong> colors of the<br />
textiles she worked with <strong>and</strong> eventually decided to<br />
incorporate them in her paintings.<br />
Kyle decided to learn watercolor painting in 2016,<br />
focusing on portraits <strong>and</strong> figures. She enjoys painting<br />
children because she lives with her nieces <strong>and</strong> nephews<br />
who enjoy modelling for her. Shortly, she became a<br />
commissioned portrait artist <strong>and</strong> worked on several<br />
projects including being a contributing illustrator for<br />
Philippine Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Mabuhay<br />
Magazine.<br />
She joined the Philippine Guild of Watercolorists (PGW) in 2018 <strong>and</strong> became a member of<br />
the Board of Trustees a year after. She has participated in several Gallery Exhibits <strong>and</strong> her<br />
works have been exhibited internationally.<br />
In 2020, she was given an award by the BGC <strong>Art</strong>s Center for her watercolor piece in the You<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Not Alone Quarantine <strong>Art</strong> Competition. For three consecutive years, she has been on the<br />
top 3 of the annual PGW National Watercolor Contest. She has made it to the finals of three<br />
International Masters of Watercolour Alliance Contests <strong>and</strong> was granted an Honorable<br />
Mention Award for her work in the 2022 Women in Watercolor International Competition.<br />
Most recently, she was granted a Merit Award for being in the top 200 watercolorists who<br />
made it to the International Watercolour Masters 2022.<br />
Kyle is committed to contribute to the representation <strong>and</strong> development of Philippine art,<br />
especially in the field of Watercolor Painting. As a portrait <strong>and</strong> figure artist, she uses Filipino<br />
models in her compositions <strong>and</strong> uses Philippine textiles <strong>and</strong> accessories in her paintings.<br />
Today, she lives happily with her husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> cats in Taguig City - <strong>and</strong> works in her home<br />
studio.
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Pasay City 1300, Philippines<br />
Tel.: +632 8833 9999 Email: conradmanila@conradhotels.com<br />
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