Property developer holds art exhibit for a cause

Homegrown developer of the south Damosa Land partnered with Provenance Art Gallery in hosting an art exhibit held 26 to 24 November at the Damosa Diamond Tower, Davao City.

There Are No Boundaries, which featured 27 Manila artists, was a unique fusion of artistic expressions that highlight the beauty of Philippine arts. Proceeds of the show go to the developers’ chosen foundations, Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines (Davao Chapter) and the House of Hope Foundation for Kids with Cancer.

(FROM left) Mikel Villaverde, vice president and general manager, Pearl Farm Beach Resort; Emilio Preysler Dizon, director, Provenance Art Gallery; Ricardo ‘Cary’ Lagdameo, president, Damosa Land Inc.; Joanna Preysler Francisco, director, Provenance Art Gallery; Ces Eugenio, artist, Provenance Art Gallery; Arturo Sanchez Jr., artist, Provenance Art Gallery; and Jose Manuel F. Lagdameo, vice president, Kensington Ventures Inc.

“This event is our way of expressing gratitude and giving back to our local communities, particularly the children of Down Syndrome Association and House of Hope Foundation, as we believe that art has the power to inspire positive change. By bringing together our talented artists from Manila for this special cause, we want to create a memorable experience for our audience and contribute to improving children’s lives,” said Ricardo Cary Lagdameo, president of Damosa Land Inc.

Arleen Aportadera, executive director of House of Hope, also extended her heartfelt gratitude to Damosa Land for being part of the organization’s journey toward hope and in helping “find cure and a better future for the children… to help them fight cancer, to win and to live their dreams.”

The ‘There Are No Boundaries’ art exhibition at the Damosa Diamond Tower. | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF DAMOSA LAND

Lanie Vergara, DSAPI-Davao manager, added: “The impact of Damosa Land’s generous support plays an essential role in the fulfillment of our programs that will empower our members with Down Syndrome, enabling them to realize their fullest potential and be accepted in the community. I want to convey our heartfelt appreciation to Damosa Land Inc. and Ricardo F. Lagdameo for considering our organization on behalf of the entire DSAPI-Davao community, as we continuously spark hope among the lives of these children.”

Lagdameo also expressed his gratitude to Damosa Land’s partners, artists and guests, who joined the art exhibit for a cause.

“Aligned with our vision of showcasing Filipino heritage and culture through our projects, we look forward to more opportunities in the future where we can cultivate a better purpose beyond art’s beauty,” he concluded.