The Manila Digital Mural Art Contest by the Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC) has challenged students and alumni to immortalize a slice of Manila’s arts and culture, history and heritage into original murals.
Following the theme Rediscover the City of Manila Through Art, the competition invited the homegrown talents of co-organizer De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) Multimedia Arts Program who showcased their creativity through diverse forms, which include wall art, fractal/algorithmic art, dynamic painting, 2D and 3D computer graphics, pixel art, photo-painting and computer-generated painting, vector drawing, integrated or mixed media art and hybrid painting.
The entries will be meticulously screened by a panel of experts and professional artist-educators from the TLDC and Benilde. The handpicked winning designs will be transformed into scene-stealing frescos to be mounted on the lounges, coffee kiosks, private working pods, and roof decks of lyf, the newest co-residential space to be managed by The Ascott Limited.
Complementing the modern, fresh, and Instagram-worthy interiors of lyf, the pieces aim to help foster inspiration and imagination to the guests and travelers – all while channeling the rich vibe of the city.
In addition to having their artworks featured on the walls and spaces of lyf, the winners will likewise receive cash prizes.
“The main goal is to express the vibrancy of Manila through the artworks of our MMA students,” shared designer Katrina Juane, Multimedia Arts Chairperson. “TLDC and MMA believe that our students understand not only the culture of the city, but also the character and energy of the localities and will be able to visually communicate these ideas through digital art.”
“It’s an opportunity to recognize the talent and creativity of the school’s students and alumni,” stated TLDC Chief Operations Officer Cathy Casares-Ko. “We believe they have a very competent program in terms of digital visual communication, having exposed their students to various storytelling, art forms, and media.”
