http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-.7pc7A81eKuuULdAMtBz4Cy5

That link above is Chel's blog about her brother Demetrio's ( "Dems" as he is affectionately called ) art exhibit's opening night, His first solo art exhibit was held last mid April to the 5th of May. Greg and I just made it. We arrived in Manila on the 4th of May Saturday late in the afternoon so i was kind of anxious about not being able to go and see the exhibit at a gallery in the Mega Mall ....but thanks to Chel who contacted me early Sunday morning..And she is so kind enough to pick us up from the hotel in Makati and we all went together..And she didn't even let us contribute towards the petrol at least...We sort of closed the exhibit...lol...

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I am in awe of Dems' paintings..I don't know about the others who went to see but all I can say is...I am in awe of his ability to connect with people ( of all ages ) spiritually through his works of art..I felt humility, caring, dreams and hopes and affection that he has toward fellow humans ( especially the children ) through all his works..His dreams for the young generation is clearly seen through his paintings..His passion to inspire children is very inspiring...I am so connected with his paintings for they brought back many memories of my humble childhood...Those memories are what brings me back there year after year to somehow find a way to make a difference...not in terms of handing out financially, but in terms of showing examples to those who are in desperate situation where i was those many years ago, that the only way to escape poverty is to make a change of mindset and to keep seeking for inspiration and to become inspirations themselves....I wish for the young ones to realize that they don't need to to leave their birthplace to escape from poverty.....I am grateful for people like Dems who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others especially that of children...there is always that child in me who looks up to people like Dems who are driven and focused...the child in me who still dreams and hopes....

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Dems' painting have all those important messages, that is why i feel so priviledged to have met him and his entire family who are all supporting him with his passion...As a fellow Filipino, I am truly proud of him....More power to him...He will surely go down in history as one of the great Filipino artists of all times....

Sharing these pictures that Greg took at the gallery...

The details on this painting are just amazing...as if you are looking at picture of real money...if i am not mistaken, they sold this one for quite a sum of money people like me could never afford ....

plastic bottles and other materials for recycling..reminding us the need to be aware of how to care for environment.

this looked like real picture instead of painting...how awesome!...

This won him the award...i swear this painting looked so real that you could smell the fish...well, my imagination always gets the best of me...

 

i love these paintings of the children....and what they stand for which Dems explained but i'd rather not convey them in my own words for i might ruin the beautiful meaning...

And below are us....

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*with Chel's Mom...lol, i wish i remember what it was we're laughing about..

Greg and I are now sort of parts of their family ..lol..coz I decided that they should adopt me.....coz i feel so at home with them than with my own family...

Greg with little Marc..( i hope i got the name right )

Greg took picture of Chel taking picture of me...lol..Greg was obviously not wearing his glasses...

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thanks all..*hv*

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