Filipino Artist Sandy Lubuguin holds first public display of artworks

ALBERTA FILIPINO JOURNAL AUGUST 2022 Filipino Artist Sandy Lubuguin holds first public display of artworks

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aLfie vera mella

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A resident of Winnipeg, aLfie vera mella has been the contributing associate editor of Filipino Journal Manitoba since 2005; working professionally in the healthcare field, writing remains his longtime avocation; he has published two books (Essays & Poetry) and continues to write album reviews and articles tackling various issues such as Culture, Lifestyles, Languages, Literature, and Music. Edmonton, Alberta-based Filipino artist Sandy Castillo Lubuguin held his first public display of his works at Whyte Avenue Art Walk Festival, fronting John Fluevog Shoes on West 10344 82 Ave., in Edmoton. The showcase--presented by The Paint Spot and Ice on Whyte Festival Society--was well-attended. Many of Lubuguin's pieces were sold, finding new homes.

Lubuguin has been expressing his art through paintings since his youth, but what started as a hobby has eventually became also a professional preoccupation in May 2020. His wife, Carina; and kids, Mateo Domini and Martina Cielo are very proud and supportive of his endeavors.

Lubuguin's next art show will be on September 10 and 11, at Strathearn Art Walk, in Edmonton.

You may check more of Lubuguin's paintings in his Facebook account and Instagram page, art.of.sandy.

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