Iglesia: Heritage Churches of Panay

Iglesia is an exhibit of heritage churches of Panay by Cristhom Setubal made from recycled materials like old wood, wires, ballpoint pens, and nails which the artist magically transforms into a unique collection of mixed media artworks.

It is currently on display at National Museum Western Visayas (Iloilo Provincial Jail). The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. This is a free entrance.

About the Artist Cristhom Setubal

Cristhom Setubal (Do Doy on Facebook) is an Ilonggo artist from San Joaquin, a town in the 1st District of Iloilo Province. The heritage Churches is already his second exhibit from his series. Spoiler: his third series will be old houses.

Cristhom Setubal

Do Doy is a retired sea fearer, teacher, artist, and family man. If you are a member of Old Iloilo and other relevant Iloilo groups and communities online, you will often encounter Do Doy sharing his heritage sketches – from buildings to houses, to churches, and more. He began sketching in 2016, which was also exhibited in the National Museum of Western Visayas in 2019.

Prior to taking the path of his art journey, Do Doy is an antique collector. He got his passion and love for antiques from his late father, to whom he dedicates this series of upcycled art pieces.

He uses scrap materials for sustainability. It was not an overnight success. He went through rigors of experiments with waste materials to finally build the pieces of his shares for history, culture, and heritage.

The following are heritage pieces and the product of his passion:

Jaro Belfry

Jaro Belfry

Jaro Cathedral

jaro church

Molo Church

molo church

Oton Church

Oton Church

Cabatuan Church

Cabatuan Church

Pavia Church

Pavia Church

Dingle Church

Dingle Church

Dumangas Church

Dumangas Church

San Joaquin Church

San Joaquin Church

Miag-ao Church

Miag-ao Church

Tigbauan Church

Tigbauan Church

Santa Barbara Church

Santa Barbara Church

Guimbal Church

Guimbal Church

Etiquettes Inside National Museum Western Visayas

National Museum Western Visayas is a FREE entrance. The following should be noted upon visit:

  • Present your vaccine card.
  • Sanitize when you enter.
  • Log in to the visitor book.
  • Leave your bags in the locker.
  • Take care of your key.

The don’ts inside the museum:

  • No food and drinks.
  • No touching of the museum objects.
  • No flash on cameras.
  • No taking of videos.
  • No Tiktoks.
  • No tripods.

[Read also] Art Galleries and Museums in Iloilo City

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