'BATTLE SCARS IN PROGRESS,' oil on canvas, 16x12 inches, 2025 “To err is human,” Filipino visual artist Eugene Cubillo stated. His ongoing exhibit “Imperfections” reflects the idea that flaws are an undeniable aspect of human existence. MEET THE ARTIST Eugene Cubillo “For me,...
MEET THE ARTIST Lourdes Morales-Cabrera Visual art artist Lourdes Cabrera never imagined she’d mount an exhibit at this stage in her life. "I consider myself a newbie in this undertaking,” she said. “But after much thinking, I decided to continue my passion for art. There is no retirement in...
PAKYAWAN, acrylic on canvas, 24x30 inches, 2025 Sonny Palles, one half of the dynamic duo behind “Tales of the Trade,” brought a raw, visceral energy to the exhibit. Together with Patrick Esmao, they captured the everyday struggles and triumphs of Filipino vendors and street dwellers....
"NAYON," oil on canvas, 48x60 inches, 2022 What do we truly believe, and why? These were the probing questions at the heart of Emmanuel “Manny” Garibay’s exhibit “Paniniwala,” which runs until April 5 at Art Cube Philippines. Following his critically-acclaimed “Dambana” at the Art...
RIVERBANK , oil on canvas, 2025 The lingering warmth of a remembered sunset, the soft echo of waves on a distant shore, the endless green fields under a vast sky - these were the impressions left by Orley Ypon’s “ Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa” at Galerie Joaquin. The exhibit was a journey into...
ANOMIE AND METANOIA acrylic on canvas, 72.04x48.03 inches, 2025 Paul Eric Roca’s unsettling yet compelling exhibit, “Creatures of Apathy,” recently concluded at Altro Mondo Creative Space, left a lasting impression on its viewers. The show, which ran from Jan. 25 to Feb. 22, explored...
APARISYON oil on canvas, 40x30 inches, 2024 For Alee Garibay, the sacred resides not just in the grand cathedrals or ancient temples, but in the everyday objects that shape our lives. In “Poón,” her latest exhibit, she explored this concept and transformed ordinary items into powerful...
IOANNIS SICUYA Ioannis Sicuya’s exhibit “Wanderer in the Labyrinth” is all about the human quest for meaning in a world often perceived as mysterious and unknown. The exhibit explores existential questions through a unique artistic lens. Sicuya’s inspiration stems from a...
Billy Bagtas Billy Bagtas takes his audience on a deeply personal and powerful journey through the themes of suffering, redemption, and familial ties in his latest exhibit “Nightmare Obsession” at West Gallery. His works are not only a reflection of his own struggles but also an...
DAGWAY SA TAPANGKO , oil on canvas, 60x240 inches, 2016 Nunelucio “Nune” Alvarado’s recently concluded exhibit, “Bitter Sugar: The HeArt of Nune Alvarado,” celebrated five decades of his prolific art career. The show, organized in support of his nomination to the Order of National...
ARNOLD LALONGISIP Visual artist Arnold Lalongisip’s recently concluded exhibit “The Madrid Collection” at the Art Underground was a testament to the artist’s connection with the Spanish capital. This intimate series, comprised of just 12 meticulously crafted pieces, was a unique...
Junyee Junyee, a master of wood and other organic materials, seamlessly blends art and environmental consciousness in his latest exhibit “of MAN and Nature.” His sculptures, crafted with reverence for the environment, transcend mere aesthetics, delivering a powerful message of...
