Different Contemporary Art Techniques and Performance
I. Medium Used in Contemporary Art
A. Definition of Medium
A medium is the material or substance used to create an artwork. Artists use these materials to express their feelings or thoughts.
B. Local Materials
The "local" can refer to material that is easily available in the community, such as wood, paper, and other naturally occurring materials.
II. Classification of Art Forms According to Their Medium
| Classification | Description | Art Form | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Use of rhythms, sounds, instruments, and human voice | Music, poetry, song, dance, theatre art | Musical instruments, traditional musical instruments made from local materials, body movements, stage design, performance elements, script |
| Practical Arts | Art with immediate use in daily life | Designs, architecture, sculpture | Cement, paper, bamboo, wood, bricks, stone, concrete, metal, clay, glass |
| Environmental Art | Art that occupies space | Installation, public art | Wires, junk, recycled materials |
| Pictorial Works | Uses shapes, pictures, graphics | Painting, drawing, design, photography | Camera, celluloid/negatives, processing chemicals, prints |
| Narratives | Based on storytelling | Drama, novel, music, and dance | Language |
III. Contemporary Techniques and Materials in Contemporary Art
A. Contemporary Artworks and Techniques
- Mark Salvatus' "Secret Garden" – A site-specific work created using plastic spoons, forks, and other materials.
- Ikoy Ricio’s "Interactive Games" – A set of trump cards featuring images of Philippine car wrecks.
- Maria Taniguchi’s "Untitled (Mirrors)" – A large-scale acrylic painting using modern abstraction.
- Felix Bacolor’s "Waiting" (2012) – A simulation of a waiting room with digital clocks and immovable metallic chairs.
- "Anonymous Animals" (Mariyah Gallery, Dumaguete, 2013) – Features fictionalized excavated animals with journalist-style storytelling.
IV. Local Materials Used in Creating Art
A. Local vs. Indigenous Art Materials
Indigenous materials are naturally found in a specific place, while local materials come from a place but may have been introduced by settlers.
B. Types of Local Art Materials
- Abaca – A plant fiber primarily grown in Bicol and Mindanao.
- Coconut Shells – Used for wood carving and cooking utensils.
- Bamboo – A versatile plant used in various artistic applications.
- Capiz Shells – Derived from windowpane oysters, used in lanterns and decorations.
- Rattan – A renewable palm widely used in crafts.
- Cowrie Shells – Small shells often used in jewelry.
- Junk Materials – Recycled materials used in junk art.
- Dried Leaves – Used in mat weaving and crafts.
- Plant Seeds – Used for colorful seed art.
- Rocks and Sand – Natural materials for various artistic applications.
C. Classification of Local Art Materials
- Traditional Materials – Commonly available items like crayons and oil pastels.
- Non-Traditional Materials – Unusual items like coffee and plastic bottles used in contemporary art.
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