The 52ⁿᵈ Shell National Students Art Competition
Pilipinas Shell awarded 12 student-artist winners at this year’s 52nd National Students Art Competition (NSAC).
PILIPINAS SHELL HAILS TALENTED STUDENT-ARTIST WINNERS OF 52ND NSAC
Pilipinas Shell President and CEO Cesar Romero (2ⁿᵈ row, 6ᵗʰ from left) and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (2ⁿᵈ row, 7ᵗʰ from left) pose with the 12 winners of Shell’s 52ⁿᵈ National Students Art Competition, special guests, and other Shell executives during the awarding ceremony.
The Philippine art scene welcomes new talent as Pilipinas Shell awarded 12 student-artist winners at this year’s 52nd National Students Art Competition (NSAC). The twelve winners for oil/acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, and digital fine arts categories received their recognitions and showcased their artwork at the Glorietta Mall in Makati last November 11.
“Shell continues to invest in programs that promote social development, because we believe in the power of the Filipino youth. We believe that they can influence the country towards a better and brighter future,”
said Pilipinas Shell president and CEO Cesar Romero.
Also gracing the event was Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who praised the beauty of the students’ works and their contribution to the country’s rich art history.
“Filipino contemporary artists have long been making a mark in the international art world, and many of them started their careers in this competition,” mused Romulo-Puyat. “Looking at the creations of the students here, I think your next art work could very well start a revolution!”
Imagining the nation’s future in different mediums
The Shell NSAC winners were handpicked by painters and master artists who served as the critics and judges for this year’s competition. From over 1,000 entries, three winners from each of the four categories were chosen. Their artworks represent their creative take on this year’s theme, “ImagineNation.”
The following are the winners with the respective works and schools:
Oil/acrylic category:
1ˢᵗ Place: Rhichelle Kirk A. Tabanera of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Still Standing”
2ⁿᵈ Place: Nemesis B. Manahan of the Bulacan State University, for his work “Let There Be Light”
3ʳᵈ Place: Trinkher Q. Nogueras of the University of the East, for his work “Mag-aaral”
Watercolor category:
1ˢᵗ Place: Nicolle T. Plamer of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for her work “Gising Sanip”
2ⁿᵈ Place: Jarren V. Dahan of the University of Mindanao, for his work “May Layang Lumipad”
3ʳᵈ Place: Paul John V. Galagar of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, for his work “Pira-piraso”
Sculpture category:
1ˢᵗ Place: Justin Angelo D.G. Vital of the Bulacan State University, for his work “The Safe and Sound of Patong-Patong”
2ⁿᵈ Place: Wendi T. Patoc of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Pagsibol”
3ʳᵈ Place: Sherlyn A. Belga of Adventis University of the Philippines, for her work “Key Roots”
Digital fine arts category:
1ˢᵗ Place: Jemill B. Pangilinan of the Technological University of the Philippines, for his work “Rich Mind, Rich Land”
2ⁿᵈ Place: Keith Andrew M. Sescon of the University of the Philippines-Cebu, for his work “Transparency”
3ʳᵈ Place: Andrei Timothy D. Barrantes of the University of the East, for his work “The Maker”
Each of the winners received a cash prize, a plaque, and art material supplies care so they can continue their journey in their craft. The first place, second place, and third place winners received P60,000, P40,000, and P30,000 respectively. Winning works are on display alongside the top 100 submissions at Glorietta 4 from November 12 to 23.
Continuing the legacy of supporting aspiring Filipino artists
Shell NSAC has built a legacy of developing the local art scene by creating an opportunity for young talent to showcase their hard work. As the organizers of one of the longest-running art competitions in the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell has hoped to continue its legacy of recognizing and driving artists to excel, just like the many artists who started their careers with Shell NSAC.
For the last 105 years of its operations in the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell has remained committed to be a partner in nation building, the company continues to envision a Philippines that is fueled by creativity and innovation.
Pilipinas Shell continues to make the future of Filipino art so that future generations continue to be inspired.
You may also be interested in
Shell engages kids on energy future
Shell launched its #MakeTheFuture campaign with an event designed for kids at the Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City Taguig.
About Make The Future
As populations grow and thrive, so does the need for more energy.