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Sunshine Place brings artists across generations together for its ninth annual fundraising exhibit

Published Aug 12, 2026 10:49 am
There is no age limit when it comes to creating art. At 16, Regina Lim uses landscape painting to express her emotions. At 85, Erlinda “Leni” Araullo continues to earn recognition for her work. Both were among the artists featured in the ninth Coloring Lives fundraising exhibit of Sunshine Place Senior Recreation Center at The Podium’s second-floor Atrium.
Sunshine Place porcelain instructor Tomoko Sumi and decoupage leader Tess Colayco with guests Delfin, director of Ayala Corp, Ayala Land, Globe, and Manila Water and wife broadcast journalist Cheche Lazaro
Sunshine Place porcelain instructor Tomoko Sumi and decoupage leader Tess Colayco with guests Delfin, director of Ayala Corp, Ayala Land, Globe, and Manila Water and wife broadcast journalist Cheche Lazaro
The annual exhibit gathered seniors, adults, and children from the center’s seven art classes. On display were 55 framed paintings, 26 porcelain pieces, 15 Ikebana-Sogetsu flower arrangements, and 24 decoupage works.
Regina, the granddaughter of Ambassador Francis Chua, joined the Kids Art Class at 14 and is now enrolled in the Beginners Art Class. Leni, meanwhile, was recently named one of the top 50 finalists and received an honorable mention at the 21st GSIS National Art Competition. “Sunshine Place has given us a beautiful place to continuously grow and express ourselves. Creativity knows no boundaries,” Leni says.
Renowned sculptor and glass artist Impy Pilapil attended as guest of honor with her sister Bella, who takes dance classes at the center. Dermatologist and cosmetic and restorative surgeon Dr. Manuel Fernandez of Makati Medical Center was also present with his family to support his wife, Elena Fernandez.
Sunshine Place Intermediate and Advance Art Class Instructor Fidel Sarmiento beside his Umagang Kay Ganda artworks
Sunshine Place Intermediate and Advance Art Class Instructor Fidel Sarmiento beside his Umagang Kay Ganda artworks
Sunshine Place Ikebana Instructor Marc Tomas and student Maricor Mendoza with her Curvature arrangement
Sunshine Place Ikebana Instructor Marc Tomas and student Maricor Mendoza with her Curvature arrangement
SM Foundation Linda Atayde, who takes Ikebana classes with her granddaughter Mandy beside Mandy’s work “Ang Guro”
SM Foundation Linda Atayde, who takes Ikebana classes with her granddaughter Mandy beside Mandy’s work “Ang Guro”
The Sunshine Place’s team Center Head Gilda Reyes, Ikebana student Susie Yap, SAVP Iryn Balmores, and Senior Accounting Manager Julie Cipriano
The Sunshine Place’s team Center Head Gilda Reyes, Ikebana student Susie Yap, SAVP Iryn Balmores, and Senior Accounting Manager Julie Cipriano
Kids and Beginners Art Instructor Loida Balubayan with her My Only Shepherd Artwork
Kids and Beginners Art Instructor Loida Balubayan with her My Only Shepherd Artwork
SM Supermalls EVP Jonjon San Agustin and SAVP Ian Mathay
SM Supermalls EVP Jonjon San Agustin and SAVP Ian Mathay
James Empeño beside his watercolor artwork The Bridge (Prague)
James Empeño beside his watercolor artwork The Bridge (Prague)
Several families share an interest in the center’s classes. SM Foundation’s Linda Atayde takes ikebana, while her granddaughter Mandy enjoys painting. Decoupage Club member Dolly Borlongan attended with her daughter Kat, a recent recipient of France’s National Order of Merit.
Among the instructors were watercolor artist James Empeño, who began painting during the pandemic, and porcelain art teacher Mee Lee Casey. A Sunshine Place instructor since 2017, Casey has taught porcelain painting for over 25 years in several countries.
Coloring Lives began in 2018 as a fundraising exhibit at the Sunshine Place center in Bel-Air, Makati. It moved to The Podium in 2025 for its eighth edition and has supported nine beneficiaries through the years.
Young artist Regina Lim
Young artist Regina Lim
The elegant Victoria Lopez beside her Study in Crimson acrylic artwork
The elegant Victoria Lopez beside her Study in Crimson acrylic artwork
Erlinda “Leni” Araullo
Erlinda “Leni” Araullo
Dolly Borlongan beside her Roses at Midnight bayong decoupage bag
Dolly Borlongan beside her Roses at Midnight bayong decoupage bag
Renowned sculptor and glass artist Impy Pilapil with her sister Bella, who takes dance lessons at the Sunshine Place with Sunshine Place President Lizanne Uychaco
Renowned sculptor and glass artist Impy Pilapil with her sister Bella, who takes dance lessons at the Sunshine Place with Sunshine Place President Lizanne Uychaco
Sunshine Place Porcelain instructors Mee Lee Casey and Tomoko Sumi
Sunshine Place Porcelain instructors Mee Lee Casey and Tomoko Sumi
Elena Fernandez beside her Peaceful Garden artwork with her family led by her husband Dr. Manuel Fernandez, Jr.
Elena Fernandez beside her Peaceful Garden artwork with her family led by her husband Dr. Manuel Fernandez, Jr.
Proceeds from this year’s artwork sales will benefit Nazareth Bahay ng Pag-ibig, a home for abandoned elderly women. Past beneficiaries include San Lorenzo Ruiz Home for the Elderly, Kanlungan ni Maria Home for the Aged, the National Center for Mental Health, and Josefheim Elderly Care Community.
“Every work in this exhibit began with a student who was not sure what they were capable of. Sunshine Place gave them a space to find out,” says Sunshine Place president Lizanne Uychaco. “They grow, they create, and they give back.”

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