Marianne Valdez, a Canadian-born Filipino visual artist and live painter from Surrey, British Columbia, brings a fresh cultural perspective to contemporary art.
Her exhibit, “Masaganang Buhay: A Bountiful Life,” opened at the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver on October 11th. It was warmly welcomed by Acting Consul General Analyn Ratonel and Vice Consul Marco Frederick Harder. The event was attended by Marianne’s family, friends, and supporters along with UFCABC representatives Christian Cunanan, Bert Parungao, and Cliff Belgica. This exhibit is part of the Consulate’s initiative to promote Filipino identity and showcase Filipino Canadian artists.
Marianne’s artwork draws inspiration from the beautiful scenery and cultural heritage of her family’s origins in La Union, located in the northern region of the Philippines. Her family roots, combined with her background in counselling psychology, allows her to explore the connections between tradition, nature, and the human mind in her creative pieces.
This exhibit highlights Marianne’s artistic evolution and underscores that Filipino art continues to flourish, with Filipino-Canadian artists like her contributing to local and global recognition of their talent.
