The “BPI: Banking on the Arts” virtual exhibit features over 50 artworks from the BPI Art Collection.
As part of BPI’s 170th commemorations, the BPI Foundation, the bank’s social development arm, partnered with the Ayala Museum to produce its first-ever virtual exhibit, BPI: Banking on the Arts.
“This museum-like virtual reality experience aims to create better arts awareness and appreciation, reinvent the way people see local art, and more importantly – help boost the Philippine art scene,” said BPI Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo. “With the recent surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases and the reimposition of stricter lockdowns, allow us to bring this unique museum experience to you all, while you remain in the safety and comfort of your homes.”
With the help of Ayala Museum’s Curatorial Team led by Senior Curator and Head of Conservation Kenneth Esguerra, BPI: Banking on the Arts was conceptualized to depict BPI as a banking institution through six key virtues: celebration, tradition, relevance, resiliency, creativity and innovation, and growth. It features over 50 pieces from the BPI Art Collection including works of Juan Luna, Justiniano Asuncion, Oscar Zalameda, Justin Nuyda, and Arturo Luz, among others.
“As we aspire to be at the forefront in championing Philippine art, rest assured that we at BPI group will continue to push for more meaningful activities like this to promote our cultural wealth and history as we continue our journey to banking excellence anchored on trust and the best digital offers,” said BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco.
NCCA Chairman Arsenio Lizaso shows his support for the virtual exhibit.
Recognizing the vulnerability of our cultural sphere amid these challenging times, National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Arsenio Lizaso said, “This virtual exhibit is an excellent opportunity to showcase our cultural heritage to the world. May these works of art and the access they provide to our cultural heritage continue to be a unifying force for the society as we move towards a stronger and more resilient future.”
The virtual exhibition is part of the Yugto ng Sining (Stages of Art) program, which strives to conserve Filipino culture and heritage through art appreciation and awareness. BPI Foundation also held an art-making competition for BPI employees to acknowledge and enhance their artistic ability, as well as launching #KulturaSerye, a social media campaign that highlights the lives and works of diverse Filipino visual artists in the BPI Art Collection.
BPI: Banking on the Arts is open to the public until September 24, 2021, and can be viewed at www.bpifoundation.org/page/banking-on-the-arts.
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