Local art work on display

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Published on Friday, August 21, 2015

(Pictured - Ram Ignacio)

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

This summer, the windows at It’s Time in Neepawa have become a rotating gallery of artwork and inspiration. Last week, NACI student Ram Ignacio completed his second piece of window art for the store, a Marilyn Monroe inspired chalk drawing.

Ram, whose full name is Ray Andi Marcel A. Ignacio, began painting at the age of seven. Before moving to Canada, he attended summer art classes, including classes under Bert Monterona, a multi-awarded Filipino visual artist, and Bong Perez, a Doctor of Fine Arts in plastic expression.

Since moving to Canada in 2013, Ram has become involved in the local arts scene. He serves as a youth board member for the VCC and has helped with events. 

In addition to painting and sketching, he and his younger sister Toines are both choir members for NACI and HMK respectively and are taking piano lessons. Ram played the role of Donkey in this year’s NACI production of Shrek. He also loves to dance and as a member of Filipino Youth Dancers, has danced as community events, including DQ’s Miracle Treat Day.

Ram will be going into Grade 11 this fall.