Receiving a record number of more than 2,900 entries across all categories, Shell Pilipinas Corporation’s (SPC’s) National Students Art Competition (NSAC) celebrated its 56th year with 15 exceptional young artists recognized for their works. This outpour of creativity culminated in an awards ceremony held at the Ayala Museum on November 28. The 56th Shell NSAC is recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and is sponsored by Boysen Philippines.
The presence of representatives from CCP, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the National Museum, partner museums, former Shell NSAC artists Rodel Tapaya and Jophel Botero Ybiosa, and world-renowned artist Ronald Ventura .at the awards ceremony underscored the event’s significance as a tribute to artistic excellence.
With the theme “Galíng Pinoy, Galing Pinoy,” it spotlights the youth’s artistic prowess and profound connection to the nation’s cultural heritage. Shell NSAC reintroduced Photography as an additional category, alongside Digital Fine Arts, Sculpture, Watercolor, and Oil and Acrylic.
Serge Bernal, Shell Pilipinas Vice President for Corporate Relations, acknowledges the youth’s innovative creativity and their artwork as a powerful medium to capture the essence and vibrancy of Filipino heritage and culture.
“The ingenuity displayed by our participants, their choice of subjects and the stories woven into their art pieces all resonate the profound truth, that the Philippines is a nation that is always moving forward through their creativity and vision. These young artists are shaping the narrative of progress, challenging the status quo, and challenging us to envision a more innovative future,” Bernal said.
56th Shell NSAC Winners
Shell Pilipinas engaged seasoned artists and distinguished leaders in the art community as judges: Jorell Legaspi, Ardie Lopez, and Edwin Tuyay for the Photography Category; Ross Capili, Lex Kabigting, and Pablo Biglang-Awa, Jr. for the Digital Fine Arts category; Kenneth Esguerra, Nemi Miranda, and Renato Habulan for the Watercolor category; Marina Cruz, Rodel Tapaya, and Ronald Ventura for the Oil/Acrylic category; and Michael Cacnio, Toym Leon Imao, and Ram Mallari for the Sculpture category.
Sculpture Category
Photography Category
Digital Fine Arts Category
Oil and Acrylic Category
Watercolor Category
Galíng Pinoy, Galing Pinoy
This annual event showcases the creative brilliance of emerging artists, not just as self-expression but as contributors to the cultural fabric of the Philippines. This year, the competition in recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Dennis Marasigan, the Artistic Director of CCP graced the awarding ceremony and emphasized the role of arts in society. Marasigan said, “The arts that we see around us can be a means to transform ourselves and our communities and our country into one better nation in the future.”
Through art, Shell NSAC honors and celebrates the unique heritage shaping the Filipino identity, providing a platform for young talents to explore and showcase their potential in driving positive change. Victorino Manalo, Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said, “As we witness the unfolding of creativity in this competition, let us recognize the immense potential that lies within the hands of our young artists. Art indeed has the power to transcend boundaries and inspire change.”
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