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...
By Dexter R. Matilla FROM WATCHING SKIES (AS I BREATH I SEE CIRCLES) , acrylic on canvas, 72.02x108.07 inches, 2024 As if in the middle of a trance, Nestor Vinluan gyrated to the music played by fellow visual artists during the vernissage of his ongoing show at Galleria Duemila. ...
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...
Seven renowned Filipino artists of the Philippine art scene converged at Leon Gallery for the “Tributaries.” The exhibit showcased the works of Rinne Abrugena, Pablo B. Biglang-awa, Jr., Benjie Cabangis, Rock Drilon, Pete Jimenez, Rico Lascano, and Soler Santos. Held from Nov. 19 to Dec, 3, the...
Layout by PINGGOT ZULUETA ASA 25, pen and ink on acrylic paper, mounted on cut-out sintra board, 36x28cm, 2024 Iggy Rodriguez has unveiled his latest exhibit “Hidlaw” at the Adoro Gallery-Museum in Iloilo City. The show, which runs until Nov. 30, is a curated...
REVELATION , oil on canvas, 48x96 inches, 2024 Visual artist Jake Catah’s latest exhibit “Limitless” is the realm of endless possibilities. In this exhibit, creativity knows no bounds and imagination reigns supreme. Drawing inspiration from the art masters like Rubens, da Vinci, and...
A.S.G. III , acrylic on canvas, 2024 Visual artist Rene Jose Bituin’s solo exhibit “Pining” comes from a place of profound personal reflection. It is dedicated to the woman whose memory continues to inspire and shape his life. Rene Jose Bituin “ Pining is my mother’s...
Winna Go’s third solo exhibit “On the Roots and Routes of Diaspora” offered a visual exploration of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia. Through her intricate silk paintings and installations, the visual artist delved into the complexities of migration, identity, and cultural heritage....
Franklin Caña, a visual artist and a member of The Saturday Group of Artists, continuously carves a unique niche for himself in the Philippine art scene. His style, which he playfully calls “Cañaism,” is characterized by a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors. MEET THE ARTIST Franklin Caña...
By Dexter R. Matilla For as long as Fil Delacruz has been a visual artist, the diwata, a mythical being that has always been featured prominently in his works. Filipinos will almost always describe a diwata as something similar to fairies—beautiful and ethereal figures that reside in and protect...
