Cpar - PPT Week 10

Local Materials
Used in Creating
Art
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region - Lesson 10
Local and Indigenous Art Materials
The distinction between indigenous and local art materials lies in their origins. Indigenous materials are naturally from a
place and have not been introduced or imported from elsewhere. In contrast, local materials also come from the same
place but may have been introduced by settlers or colonists, meaning they are not necessarily native to the area.
Indigenous Materials Local Materials
Indigenous materials are native to the area. They have been Local materials include both indigenous and introduced
there for generations. materials. They might have been brought in by settlers or
traders.
Kinds of Local Art Materials
Abaca (Manila Hemp)

extracted from the leaf sheath around the trunk of the abaca plant
known scientifically as Musa textilis, which is related to the banana
plant. Initially used as material for rope, the abaca found its way in the
arts.
Coconut Shells (Bao)

are actually used for wood carving, improvised cooking utensils and
myriads of other uses. Coconut shells are bountiful anywhere in the
country where coconut palm trees, scientifically known as Cocos
nucifera, are planted.
Bamboo (Kawayan)
,mistakenly identified as a tree, is actually a kind of grass. Classified
scientifically as a plant of the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass
family Poaceae.
Capiz (Kapis) Shells
Shells come from the windowpane oyster, a bivalve marine mollusk in the family of Placunidae. These
shells are widely used for windows, lanterns, and decorative wall art.
Rattan
A naturally renewable palm belonging to the subfamily Calamoideae of climbing palms. Rattan is used
for furniture, handicrafts, and building materials.
Small or Cowrie Shells (Sigay)

Scientifically named Cypraea chinensi, measure about 2 centimeters each. These vibrant shells are used
for shell jewelry and crafts.
Junk
which are old or discarded articles, are considered useless or of little value but for the creative eyes of an
artist they are essential in creating a well- known art form called junk art.
Dried Leaves Plant Seeds Rocks and Sand

Ranging from pale yellow to dark can be acquired from farms and rural Rocks and sand, abundant in various
brown, dried leaves are plentiful areas. Others can be bought sizes and colors, are used in creating
throughout the year. Dried leaves art is commercially like corn, sorghum, mung diverse art forms.
already considered a craft of its own. beans, sunflower and the like. Seed art
Palm, pandanus, or sea grass leaves are can be found in certain localities. They
used to create artistic mats or banig. are distinct for their creative and
colorful designs.
Classifying Local Art
Materials
Traditional Non-Traditional
Crayons Coffee
Oil Pastels Plastic Bottles
Watercolor Recyclable Materials

Activity 1: Checking Out Local Art Materials
Search for things inside your house that can be used as art materials. List down what you will find inside the appropriate boxes below. You can answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1 Your Bedroom 2 Living Room 3 Kitchen 4 Front Yard

Look for potential materials in Explore the living room for Discover potential materials in Explore the front yard for
your bedroom. potential materials. the kitchen. potential materials.
5 Back Yard 6 Other Parts

Discover potential materials in the backyard. Explore other areas of your house for potential materials.
Based on the list that you have made:
1. Which place of your house has the most amount of potential art materials? Why?
2. Among the art materials you have listed, which one is the most abundant? What is its source?
3. Cite the art materials that you can use together in creating an artwork.
Activity 2: Putting Your Creativity to the Test
Secondary List Artwork Concept

Create a list of readily available materials Based on your list, brainstorm a unique
from your home. artwork concept.
Steps Understanding Terms

Detail the steps you will take in creating your Define terms like "para-paraan," "diskarte,"
artwork. (Create Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and so "swak na swak," "talentado," and "bihasa" in
on). relation to choosing local art materials.
Thank You For Listening!

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Local Materials

Indigenous Materials Local Materials

Abaca (Manila Hemp)

Coconut Shells (Bao)

Small or Cowrie Shells (Sigay)

Dried Leaves Plant Seeds Rocks and Sand

Oil Pastels Plastic Bottles

Watercolor Recyclable Materials

1 Your Bedroom 2 Living Room 3 Kitchen 4 Front Yard

5 Back Yard 6 Other Parts

Based on the list that you have made:

Secondary List Artwork Concept

Steps Understanding Terms

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