By Pete Dacuycuy
Self-taught Artist Myse Salonga is crowned Noble Queen of Culture and Arts 2024 at the sixth edition of the Crowning and Awarding Ceremony of the Noble Queen of the Universe Advocacy International Pageant, held at the Cities Events Place, Manila.
The event is sponsored by Noble Queen Universe Ltd, Inc. headed by Eren Noche, whose goal is to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to society and to hold charitable events to raise funds for charitable institutions.
Also on December 4, 2024, Salonga was featured in the Aura Charity Gala Fashion Show, held at the Okada Hotel, where she was joined by Noble Queen International Patricia Javier; artist Gladys Reyes-Sommereux; Okada Vice President for sales and marketing Cielo Ortega-Reboredo, and Krishan Pauline Allere, Miss Pearl of the Orient. The event was co-sponsored by the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) and Aura Group of Companies led by CEO Aura Marketing Bennilyn Amigo-Molina. Salonga was conferred the 2024 Global Iconic Aces Award as World Renowned Artistic Trailblazer and the Darling of the Crowd for the evening.
Over the past decade, Myse has created over 200 unique paintings, captivating audiences with her diverse and evocative works, such as modern abstract, figurative art, landscape, seascape, and surrealism. She is known as the exclusive creator behind Myseterpiece Art. Her artistic journey, which began in 2010, has evolved from a simple hobby to a creative career that garnered patrons and art collectors. In October this year, Myse was also bestowed the ASEAN Excellence Achievers Award at the Okada Hotel.
Myse’s artwork has garnered attention in prestigious venues around the world. Notably, her pieces have been featured in iconic locations such as 1560 Broadway in Times Square, New York, and eight billboards in London Waterloo Station.
She has participated in numerous exhibitions, including his solo showcase titled “A Masterpiece of MYSEterpiece Art” at Camp John Hay, Baguio City, with the Autism Society of Baguio as its beneficiary.
In 2024, Myse’s artistic contributions reached new heights as she joined the 21st edition of “RENDEZVOUS aux JARDINS,” a project of the French Minister of Culture from May 30 to June 2 in Mayenne, Laval France. Last October 17 to 21, 2024 she also exhibited back to back with the “Salon International d’Art Contemporain” at the renowned Carrousel Du Louvre in Paris, and at the “Business Art Fair 16th Edition” at Espace Nesle, Paris as part of the 25 Filipino Women all over the world in the group exhibition entitled “La Mode en Moi – The Fashion in Me”.
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In June 2024, her painting entitled “Marriane” currently on display at the Philippine Embassy in France as part of the embassy’s historical collectionthat recognizes the life of an Overseas Filipino Workerwhich was received by Ambassador Junever Mahilum-West.
She was also included in an art exhibit at the Grand Westside Hotel entitled “A Holiday Showcase” organized by GM Joe Fijardo and PR Director of the Megaworld Group of Hotels Mr. Nico Ivan Velasquez Nov 21 to Jan 6, 2025, and recently participated in the exhibit titled “Likha: A Journey Beyond Wine, Culinary & Arts” at the Belmont Hotel in Mactan, Cebu Nov 29 to Jan 6, 2025.
Myse Salonga is scheduled to exhibit at the prestigious Grand Palais in Paris in February 2025, followed by another exhibition in Vienna, Austria in April 2025.