Author Archives: ironart

The Apotheosis of Found Objects

By ironart | Published: January 28, 2010
By: Helen Yu-Rivera Business Mirror October 1, 2008 How is an everyday object transformed into a work of art? An object may gain status through time in the same way that wisdom is often ascribed to age. A modest table or chair can turn into fine antique in many years. But not all objects are privileged to acquire [...]
Posted in Articles | Comments closed

Sculptures That Wink At You

By ironart | Published: January 28, 2010
By: Alya B. Honasan Philippine Daily Inquirer September 15, 2008 Lifestyle Section Pete Jimenez’s scrap metal sculptures are shot through with energy and wit-maybe because he has such a great time making them. “It looked like an insect,” says Federico “Pete” Jimenez. “I still remember.” The artist is talking about the very first [...]
Posted in Articles | Comments closed