A concrete cast of Francisco's "Pilgrimage to Antipolo." Antipolo prides itself as the "Pilgrimage capital of the Philippines" with the Marian image of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or the Virgin of Antipolo having a continuous following since the Spanish era.

The entrance to the street where the Angono STreet Gallery is located.

A sculpture of San Pedro’s piece “Sa ugoy ng duyan,” complete with clefs, time and key signatures welded on steel bars mounted by a home’s fence.

For residents of Barangay Poblacion Itaas, art is literally a part of their daily lives.

Residents and visitors often slow down to look at the sculptures lining the street. 

A sculpture of a nuno hints at the origins of Angono's name.

Francisco's  "A Pageant of Commerce"  highlights the piggy bank, colloquially called alkansya. 

People pass by a concrete cast of Francisco's "Kaingin." 

"The Martyrdom of Jose Rizal" is one of the best known works of the National Artist. 

A detail inscription of a poem by National Hero Andres Bonifacio

A marker is placed along the fence of Francisco's home address along Doña Aurora Street in barangay Poblacion Itaas

A  concrete cast of Francisco's piece on the Battle of Mactan where it features Spanish soldiers and the Catholic Cross. 

The street also features The Flutist made in 1939 and Hermana Mayor from 1959. 

Francisco's works often feature Philippine fiestas and traditions such as in his work "Pista sa Nayon." 

Aside from fiestas and traditions, Francisco also painted several pieces on Philippine history such as the "Introduction of the First Christian Image" 

A bust of the National Artist is part of the artworks along the street. 

People go about their daily business with artworks lining the street. 

Concrete cast of Francisco's 1938 piece "Pastoral" 

A gilr rides her bicycle between concrete casts. 

 The  sculpture is considered isconic as locals believe the lake is inhabited by mermaids. 

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In his 1968 letter to his daughter Carmen, National Artist Carlos &quot;Botong&quot; Francisco wrote: &quot;And to live we must go back to a bigger audience. For this it must have the power to communicate and not repel. That is why I love to paint big murals for like a composer, I can create a symphony from a history of our country or our own way of life.&quot;For Francisco, art is a way to convey history artistically. While many find learning history from books tedious, what if you could experience it visually and walk through it? Imagine walking down &quot;memory lane&quot; and viewing art that tells your history simultaneously.This is what it&#x27;s like for residents and visitors of the Angono Street Gallery. Located on Doña Aurora Street in Barangay Poblacion Itaas, the street honors two of the country&#x27;s national artists: Francisco and musician Lucio San Pedro.In 1989, in honor of Francisco and San Pedro, the Angono Street Gallery was conceptualized. Local artists cast murals in cement on the walls lining the street, based on Francisco&#x27;s paintings. Contributors included Charlie Anorico, Gerry Bantang, Atoy Apostadero, Alex Villaluz, and Edwin Moreno. The project, supported by local officials and the barangay, was completed in 2010.Visitors to the gallery can see cars and tricycles slowing down to appreciate the cast sculptures on both sides of the street. The homes with these sculptures have become treasures for the locals, who have lived there for generations.As you walk around, you might see children playing and mothers walking with their babies. Unique sculptures, such as &quot;Nuno&quot; hint at the origins of the town&#x27;s name, Angono. Further down, Francisco&#x27;s paintings &quot;Pilgrimage to Antipolo&quot; and &quot;Kaingin&quot; are cast in concrete. Other scenes depict rural life, fiestas, religious traditions, customs, and local folklore. There is also a sculpture of San Pedro&#x27;s piece &quot;Sa ugoy ng duyan,&quot; complete with clefs, time and key signatures welded on steel bars mounted by a home&#x27;s fence.The gallery undergoes its annual maintenance during November, in time for the town&#x27;s fiesta.

Located on Doña Aurora Street in Barangay Poblacion Itaas, the Angono Street Gallery honors two of the country’s national artists: painter Carlos “Botong” Francisco and musician Lucio San Pedro.

Located on Doña Aurora Street in Barangay Poblacion Itaas, the Angono Street Gallery honors two of the country’s national artists: painter Carlos “Botong” Francisco and musician Lucio San Pedro.

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LOOK: Walking through Angono's art and history

LOOK: Walking through Angono's art and history

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Published Jul 07, 2024 10:46 PM PHT

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