Villena, Nanette P.

BSBA3-FM

Artist, Artwork, and USI

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

January 5, 2014

One of the most captivating art work here in Universidad de Sta. Isabel is the image of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Its a sculptured image made by a Filipino, specifically a Bicolano, artist namely Paulo Felix Paulix Bucela Robosa who also happen to be a faculty member in the College of Social Work and Arts here in USI. Felix Robosa was born at Baao, Camarines Sur on the 20th day of November year 1965. His Parents were Paulo Fajardo Robosa and Lourdes Esplana Bucela. Hes the eldest of five living siblings and been married to Malve Sabio Molit of Guinobatan, Albay. They have two daughters, Maja Isabel, and Mave Carmelli. Their residence is at San Nicolas, Baao, Camarines Sur. As for his profession, he is a Curator of the Museum of Baaoeo Memory at St. Monica Academy in Baao, Camarines Sur. As have been mentioned earlier, hes also a faculty member of Universidad de Sta. Isabels College of Social Work and Arts and Sciences, wh ere he teaches Chemistry and Biochemistry. He is also the author of the book "A Guide to Arts, Crafts and Technology used in Teaching" and as well as a registered Medical Technologist, Diplomate in Science Teaching major in Biology. Moreover, he is a known artist of some known paintings especially here in Bicol region. Some of his works were: "Gabi 2" an acrylic on canvas, "Gabi 1" an acrylic on board, "Homage" a mixed media painting, "Duyan" an acrylic on carved santol wood, and "The Philippine Colors are Removed from the Battlefied at the End of the Battle of Agdangan" an oil on canvas and was first exhibited at "Exploring Expressions", P.B. Robosa's first one man show, at UNC Museum. Despite the truth that his works are really one-of-a-kind that causes some of the art enthusiast to be inspired in collecting it, our school is very fortunate to have one his

Villena, Nanette P. BSBA3-FM

Artist, Artwork, and USI

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

January 5, 2014

masterpiecethe sculpture of St. Elizabeth, the patroness of our school. Elizabeth of Hungary lived for only a short yet experienced life as only few can. She was able to simultaneously balance the role of prosperous sovereign with humble servant of God. Even after her exile by her in-laws, in the years following her husbands death, she remained strong in her faith and never wavered in her devotion to the poor. She was an extraordinary woman who lived for less than a quarter of a century during the early portion of the 13th century, but made more of an impact on an entire country. Despite of this well-off life, she became the patroness of social work for she devoted her life in serving the less fortunate. As shes also the patron saint of nurses, hospital workers and charity workers, her image in our school serves as a constant reminder to someone graduating nursing training or embarking on charity work in a difficult and dangerous situation that in servicing with those in need they must do it with the same love she showed during her life.