“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...
When visual artist Al Perez was in first grade, he took a thick pencil and a grade 1 pad paper and decided to draw Barasoain Church, an unusual subject for a six-year-old. Little did he know that his sketch of the historical church would be the first of the thousands of churches he would draw and...
Art Bermido presents his latest abstraction works with Quezon Province’s budding artist Zerbon Ong Abstraction is more than just an array of colors on a canvas. It is a style that allows artists to let go of perfection. Its beauty lies in the spontaneity of the process, from the way painters...
Visual artist Camille Dela Rosa captures the fleeting beauty of nature Camille Dela Rosa has put on many hats when it comes to expressing herself artistically. She appeared on screen as a young star of the ’90s show Ang TV . She also demonstrated her acting prowess on stage under the direction of...
Carlos Esteban Trinidad takes everyone on a journey of transformation Since the 1970s, Carlos Esteban Trinidad has been creating art that aims to invoke in its viewers appreciation for beautiful things. Influenced by the Philippine art scene’s icons such as Vicente Manansala, Malang, and Manuel...
Melissa Yeung-Yap looks to the past, present, and future as she celebrates her decade-long career in the arts Working with fellow artisans is not new to visual artist Melissa Yeung-Yap. Her art has always been a tool to share the stories of the Philippines. And with her creative visions and the...
The war of the Keshi toys Animes, mangas, and toys were the things that made childhood exciting for many Filipinos. Play times were scheduled around the timeslot of their favorite shows. Illustrations in mangas widen their imagination. And if they got hungry, they depend on the one-peso snacks they...
‘Pabalat’ – simple and minimal but impactful Multi-awarded painter, sculptor, and installation and performance artist Salvador Ching revealed a gift-wrapped world at his just-concluded exhibit “Pabalat” at the Art Lounge Manila. The exhibit, a collection of mystery presents wrapped in...
