(Clockwise from top left) Ambassador Robles opened the exhibition and welcomed guests; Ambassador Robles and the Heads of Mission of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO); Ambassador and Mrs. Robles and the featured artists with their spouses; First Secretary and Consul Jeffrey Salik presents his work to Deputy Chief of Mission Sugamiya Masaki of the Japanese Embassy; Attache and Administrative Officer Maria Teresa Narbuada with one of her paintings; and Minister and Consul General Alan Deniega shares his perspectives and insights on painting and the art of diplomacy.

Ottawa, Canada – On 27 July 2021, Ambassador Rodolfo Dia Robles unveiled more than thirty art pieces in a painting exhibition entitled “Perspectives and Experimentations in Visual Art,” at Sentro Rizal Ottawa.

The event was the outcome of collaboration among Embassy officers who explored and developed their visual artistry during the pandemic lockdowns. Minister and Consul General Alan Deniega worked with First Secretary and Consul Jeffrey Salik and Attaché and Administrative Officer Maria Teresa Narbuada in planning and executing the exhibit, which featured various techniques and used different media, materials, colors, and subjects.

The opening of the exhibit was attended by Heads of Missions of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa, diplomats from the Asia-Pacific region, and media representatives.  

The exhibition will run until 29 July. Individuals interested to view the exhibition may call telephone number +1 (613) 233-1121 to arrange a visit.