Dreamscapes: The Art of Perfecto Mercado is the art-biographical book of the legendary artist of Tarlac. Consisting of 7 chapters, Dreamscapes meticulously chronicles the life and artistic journey of Mercado. The book is a visual feast and an inspiring story to the young creatives of today; of how persistence and passion helped a challenged artist reach his personal and career goals.
The coffee table book, which was finished after 8 years, was published and launched in August 2018. Published by AT Mercado Publishing House, the book has Kapampangan translation at the end to make it more accessible to his fellow Kapampangan. Noted art historian and critic Cid Reyes, who wrote the Preface of the book, states how Perfecto Mercado is given, finally, due recognition in Philippine art history through this important book.
Publisher: Arnold Mercado
Writer: Gari Apolonio
Editor: Armando Burgos
Design: Denes Dasco
Photography: Denes Dasco, Ruston Banal Jr.
Kapampangan Text: Tec Tolosa-Sanchez, Alvin Mercado
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Gari Apolonio is the current Museum Curator of Gateway Gallery, the art museum of Araneta City. An Art History graduate from the UP College of Fine Arts, he had worked with the Metropolitan Museum of Manila as Education Officer and Registrar, and with the Now Gallery and Auctions as Gallery Manager. He is a published writer appearing in design, art, and culture publications. He also wrote the artist biography book Dreamscapes: The Art of Perfecto Mercado which was published in 2018. He is an exhibiting artist, exhibit curator, art facilitator, and college lecturer. He had worked on various art projects such as a museum tour program for the blind, mobile exhibits, children’s history workbook, augmented reality, and a museum app.
Our art gallery builds on the legacy of excellence and originality of Tarlac artist Perfecto Mercado (1950-2011). We showcase his body of artworks alongside the contemporary artists of the region to show the continuity of the legacy and interconnection of art in this region.
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