An Art Gallery Cum Resto In Angono
Angono is a lakeshore town in the province of Rizal. Taking the Manila East Road route, Angono is next to the town of Taytay and comes before Binangonan. The nearby tranquil Laguna de Bay provides the townsfolk their bountiful catch of Kanduli, Bangus and Tilapia.
Angono is famous for its Higantes Festival where tall and costumed figures made of papier mache parade through its narrow streets accompanied by a marching band. More than that, Angono is famous for being the birthplace of renowned painter Carlos "Botong" Francisco and musical genius Lucio San Pedro.
One of the contemporary painters of Angono greatly influenced by Botong is Nemi Miranda. Nemi's paintings depict folklore, close family ties, countryside settings and old rural practices. Nemi's works can be viewed and appreciated in his art gallery located in his residence near the national highway in Angono. The paintings of his children, who are likewise artists, are also on display. The Mirandas have been the recipients of countless awards and citations.
Aside from his art gallery and a learning studio, Nemi also operates a cafe and restaurant adjacent to the gallery. Atelier offers good native cuisine. If you crave for Sinigang na Hipon, Crispy Pata, Pritong Dalag, Kare Kare and Manggang Hilaw with Kamatis, then Atelier is the right place for you.
While waiting for your orders, you are free to view Nemi's paintings and those of his children. And if you chance upon this talented son of Angono, a brief chat is most likely to happen as Nemi is friendly to almost everyone. Try Atelier one of these days. You'll be glad you did.
- Konted
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| Entrance to Nemi Miranda's art gallery |
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| Visiting art galleries enhances one's art appreciation skills |
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| Nemi's paintings depict life in the countryside |
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| Nemi Miranda was greatly influenced by Carlos "Botong"Francisco |
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| Religious paintings and wooden sculptures |
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| Paintings of the Mirandas adorn the walls of the learning studio |
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| Strong colors |
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| Old table made of fine wood |
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| The art gallery is appropriate for both young and old alike |
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| This painting is priced at P 1.5 million |
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| Another painting priced at P 1.5 million |
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| Nemi Miranda's portrait |
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| About Nemi Miranda |
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| Masks for sale |
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| Where they paint masks made of papier mache |
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| Figure of a horse made of papier mache |
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Another colorful front part of a horse made of papier mache
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| Drawings of animal figures on the walls of Atelier resto |
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Lamparas at the F&B counter of the resto
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| Kitchen utensils hang from the ceiling of dining area |
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| Masks made of papier mache used as props at Atelier resto |
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| Old, long dining table |
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| Sinigang na Hipon |
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| Kare Kare |
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| Pritong Dalag |
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| Ensalada |
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| Crispy Pata |
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| Pancit con Lechon |
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| Mixed Vegetables |
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| White Rice |
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| Antique corner |
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| Old sewing machine, old lamparas, etc. |
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| Ermitanyo near entrance of resto |
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| Entrance to Atelier |
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| Higante greets visitors of Atelier |
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| Nemiranda's Art House near the National Highway in Angono |
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Bonus pics:
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| A classic car parked at a motor shop near Cherry grocery along Marcos Highway in Antipolo, Rizal |
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| Souvenir shot |
