Zamboanga Arts & Culture

Z-Galleria™ of Art
 

featured artist:

IcelleBorja

 Icelle G. Borja is one of Zamboanga City's premiere artist, a true painter and sculptor, with a style that is as varied as her other talents.  She is currently working as an executive assistant in the Office of The City Mayor, and is overlooking the City Hall restoration.  She also writes a weekly arts column, and does extensive research in the arts & culture of Zamboanga.  Below are some of her works of art.  All art work herein belong to featured artist and are subject to their personal accountability and legal representation.  We are honored to present Icelle's art work to you.
           
   

"Sunflowers"

 

Oil on Canvas, 30" x 23"

1998

Zamboanga City

"Mother of Perpetual Help" icon

 

mixed media on old wood beveled panel',

24" x 28"; artist collection

 

(This was the artist final exam on the subject matter icons on art history and techniques at the college of fine arts; 1997)
   

 

 

  
 

"I See Trees of Green - Pasonanca, Zamboanga City"

 

Oil on Canvas, 3' x 4'

"Cawa-Cawa Boulevard"

 

Pastel on Canson Paper, 24" x 36"

1997

Zamboanga City
   

 

 

  
 

"Pasonanca Park (Band Stand)"

 

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 15"

1993

Zamboanga City

"Bongao Peak"

 

Oil on Canvas, 3 feet x 6 feet

commissioned by:

Tawi-Tawi Province Governor, Gerry Matba

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On a recent interview visit to Icelle's home and studio in barrio Tetuan, she played host to a personal display of her remaining art work and collection, and recounted her exciting experiences in studying, creating, presenting, and finally selling her other paintings for top value to, mostly, local patrons.  She has done so much to bring attention to Zamboanga City's arts and its artists, wowing the patrons of the arts with a keen sense of artistry and salesmanship.  Her hard work paid invaluable dividends to all those involved, and she continues to be an ardent advocate of the local art scene.  Gracias!
  Below are more of Icelle's art work:    

"After the Rain, University of the Philippines"

 

18" x 24"; oil on wood panel.

On the spot painting; artist collection

 

sculpture: "3 Torsos"

 

10" high

 

medium: Plaster of Paris

 

1996, artist collection

 

"Alla Vanda na Pasonanca"

 

oil on canvas, 3' x 3'

 

 artist collection

sculpture: Self Portrait

 

24" high

Medium: Plaster of Paris

1996, artist collection

"Still Life Blooms with Blue China"

 

 26" by 36";

Oil on Canvas

 

(sold to commission on audit office Zamboanga Branch)

 

"Pasonanca Park"

 

Oil on Canvas;

36" x 24"

 

1998, artist collection
       
Artist Presents: That painting displayed at the City Hall (my photo background) is with me, now that City Hall is undergoing extensive restoration. It was painted by my Professor Carlos Valino,  with me assisting painting the details. It was painted in 1998, and was first exhibited at the Lantaka Hotel in October 1998 for the celebration of the Philippine Centennial.  It is a mural measuring 5 feet by 12 feet, depicting the history of Zamboanga.  It is painted in oil.  The painter is not a Zamboangueno, but he had beautiful memories of the city when he came here in the 1930's, and he remembers well the mayor back then was Don Pablo Lorenzo, the father of the present Mayor, Maria Clara Lobregat. Artist's Personal Photos: