Sultan Sharif Pulalun graces Moro art exhibit

An art exhibit dubbed as Sulu in the Art of Rameer Tawasil – held at MEIN College in San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City – has captured the unique and cultural values of Tausug tribe in Jolo island.

Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo Sharif Ibrahim Ajibul Mohammad Pulalun and other guests on Saturday graced the opening day of the exhibit.

About 30 works are on display. Using oil on canvas, pastels, etching and serigraph, the artist – Rameer Tawasil created a collection of unique works of art.

In an interview, Sultan Pulalun described the works of Tawasil on display as indigenous and only one of its kind. He added the artist showed his skill and creativity.

The Sultan also lauded Tawasil for his remarkable artistic achievement, adding that he was an example of a new breed of successful Moro artist.

“He is the pride of Sulu, considering the quality of his works,” Sultan Pulalun said. “This art exhibit is a very important event for me because it is my wish to uplift the cultural values of each and every region in Mindanao.”

The exhibition, which is organized by MEIN College Language Center, Integrated Resource Development for Tri-People, and Endgame Marketing, Inc. in celebration of Philippine Arts Month, will run up to February 20, 2007. (text & photos HADER GLANG)