At the core of every artist’s retrospective lies the desire to capture a lifetime of artistic exploration, serving as a testament to their creative journey. For a living artist, however, such an undertaking proves to be a complex task, as the selection of artworks can only provide a glimpse of...
'Windy,' oil on canvas, 2023; 'Black blue,' oil on canvas, 2023 In Nina Garibay’s world, colors dance with emotions. Like an ancient siren’s call, Garibay finds her muse in the enigmatic hue of blue, beckoning her to explore boundless depths to unfold its meanings. “Blue is so ubiquitous,”...
*EQUILIBRIUM*, oil on canvas, 2023 For creative individuals, inspiration comes from different ways and avenues. Some are from the wonders of nature, some from human emotions, and some are from life experiences. But contemporary painter Angelo Tabije’s muse comes from looking at life’s normalcy...
In today’s fast-paced world, where time seems to slip through our fingers like sand, the need for moments of pause and reflection becomes more crucial than ever. Valen Valero, a talented Filipino artist, recognizes this need and presents her latest exhibit “New Wave” at the MGallery MNL as a...
Pepe Mendoza pushed the boundaries of portraiture in his recently-concluded exhibit in Gallery 928 “Grace in Brokenness,” inspired by his personal experience during the pandemic. Having witnessed his wife’s unwavering dedication and selflessness while they both battled Covid-19, Mendoza...
'Summer Fields,' triptych, 5ft x 12ft, acrylic on canvas, 2023 There are many reasons for someone to cultivate a garden , whether to grow his own food or simply as a hobby, but for Rick Hernandez, it’s more than that. In his sixth solo exhibition titled “A Patch, A Field, A Garden,” the...
Sometimes, difficult and challenging circumstances will change one’s life—not just one’s perspective but even one’s own personality. Daniel Aligaen talks about this in his latest art show “An Unforgettable Experience We Will Never Remember.” Daniel Aligaen; 'The Skirmish,' acrylic on...
“A cluster of toys signifies lots of things besides being a very exciting subject for still life. I like painting details and textures of subjects in paintings,” confesses Filipino painter and art teacher Fernando Sena, an artist who has discovered a captivating world within the vibrant hues...
In a world that moves at a relentless pace, it is easy to forget the importance of cherishing our past and the memories that shape us. Filipino artist Chad Montero, however, is determined to reignite our connection with the stories and experiences that have made us who we are today. Throughout his...
Some people believe there is no reason for us to look back on the past in order to move forward and brave what lies ahead. But this is what exactly artist Almer Moneda wants to debunk in his latest exhibition “Empowering Nostalgia.” Almer Moneda Through his works, Moneda reminds his viewers...
Most of the time, we humans abhor rubbish or avoid individuals who talk nonsense. But are they really talking nonsense or we’re just simply missing the point? This is what artist RC Caringal explores in her latest show “Nonsense,” currently on exhibit at the Art Verite Gallery in Taguig...
Filipinos have been divided on the issue of the jeepney phaseout. The internet, especially social media, has been flooded with opinions, often opposing. The jeepney drivers, directly hit by this issue, have voiced out their thoughts through a transport strike. But what would it be like when an...
