At first glance, perhaps just small steps for a fledgling but talented and creative group of alumni, but a quantum leap in the world of Xavier - long known for producing businessmen, entrepreneurs, and a sprinkling of Doctors, Engineers, and the likes.
That may all be about to change.
The first eight artists will show their skills in painting, and sculpture. If you understand the Xavier curriculum, the Art ceases after grade school. Therefore, for these artists to persist, perservere, and finally have their craft exhibited is no small feat at all.
Take the exemplary skills of Seb Chua, whose parents owned a business. He gave a nod to his family's interest, but still managed to become a brilliant and skilled sculptor with the added bonus of becoming an impeccable painter in his own right. Kylo Chua followed his dad's footsteps and became a sublime sculptor with his own claim to fame. Jed Tan drew sketches of landscapes and beaches while working the family grocery. The stories are as astounding as they are endless.
The Artists have a grand vision in mind: to build and establish the Ysmael Zuluoaga Centre for the Arts in the school grounds itself.
The goals are noble: assist in expanding and improving the current Art curriculum in Xavier; create a hub for future budding Artists in their developmental stage in grade school; hold exhibits, seminars or workshops; and giving back to the poor and unfortunate - perhaps the very traits Francis Xavier himself could have envisioned as he travelled and attempted to spread the faith.
These are exciting times in the Xavier community, as Art will now attempt to make an impact not just in the Alumni community, but in the entire student body as well.
Fasten you seat belts and enjoy the show. Get your acrylics, watercolors, pens, sculpting tools and other materials ready. The real show is only beginning.
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