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Women
of LEQ Debut at OWG
November 15 to December 15, 2008
Modeling icon Rachel Lobangco makes a milestone move, switching
places with the photographer to stage her first one-woman exhibition
titled “Women of Leq.” Opening at the One Workshop Gallery
on November 15, 2008, the exhibit features 30 portraits of women
shot in various locations.
Known for her movie, television, magazine and advertisement appearances,
Leq is also a creative designer and painter with a Fine Arts degree.
Working with several photographers such as personal photography
guru Rosscapili has given Leq numerous opportunities to develop
and refine her own shutterbug skills. “I’ve worked hard
to make good images,” Leq shares. “I wanted to do my
part to inspire photographers, models, make-up artists and up and
coming talents. Now I want to be behind the camera this time.”
In creating her “Women of Leq” series, she considered
style, mood, personality and overall aura, as well as physical beauty
in the selection of her sitters. “I wanted the Women of Leq
series to be composed of the women who made a difference in my life,
not just models and actresses. I wanted to capture women during
their most vulnerable times—when they are being sweet and
loving.” Photography sessions took a significant amount of
time as the setting for each portrait was likewise carefully chosen.
Aside from the camera, Leq also takes up a paintbrush in the presentation
of her portraits, which are mounted on a huge artist’s canvas
highlighted by gestural paint strokes. Leq explains that “These
brush strokes signify my entry into a whole new world of self-expression
for me as a visual artist.”
This painter, photographer, model and designer is also a singer,
dancer and teacher specializing in poi, zips and fire dancing. In
celebration of her multi-faceted creativity, Leq’s debut exhibition
opening will be accompanied with theatrical dance performances and
a spectacular lightworks show by Judy Gutierrez, whose portrait
is likewise to be unveiled at the exhibit.
Proceeds from the “Women of Leq” by Rachel Lobangco
benefits the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care.
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