Gallery News

‘Faith and Reason’ at Manila Contemporary

MANILA, Philippines - Manila Contemporary presents “Faith and Reason,” which opens on May 22, 6 p.m. It features the artworks of Southeast Asian artists such as Ahmad Zakii Anwar (Malaysia), Mella Jaarsma (Indonesia), Agus Baqul Purnomo (Indonesia), Filippo Sciascia (Italian-based artist in Indonesia), Pintor Sirait (Indonesia), Manit Sriwanichpoom (Thailand), Sri Astari (Indonesia), Jason Wee (Singapore), and Made Wijaya (Indonesia) together with Filipino artists Yason Banal, Andres Barrioquinto, Frankie Callaghan, Valeria Cavestany, Roberto Chabet, Mariano Ching, Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Kiko Escora, Patty Eustaquio, Maya Muñoz, Leeroy New, Mark Salvatus, Popo San Pascual, Gerry Tan and Trek Valdizno.

And to open alongside “Faith and Reason” is “Catching The Spirit of a Heritage,” a solo exhibition mounted by Guy Custodio at the second floor gallery. Guy Custodio is a Bohol-based artist whose works depicts the religious heritage of his adopted home province.

“Faith and Reason” will open with a “Pagdiwata” — a blessing ritual of Palaweño origins — performance by Billy Bonnevie. The show is on view until June 13.

Manila Contemporary is at Whitespace, 2314 Pasong Tamo Extension, Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City. For inquiries, contact Sidd at 844 -7328 or e-mail s.perez@manilacontemporary.com.

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Silverlens at Hong Kong International Art Fair

For our third time at Art HK, Silverlens is bringing works by Frankie Callaghan, Mariano Ching, Patricia Eustaquio, Luis Lorenzana, Isa Lorenzo, Wawi Navarroza, Renato Orara, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Emmanuel Santos, and Bea Valdes.

Snippets include Patricia Eustaquio, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Frankie Callaghan and Mariano Ching, who each construct various worlds that constantly traverse beyond the evident and the expected. Art HK, “the leading showcase for international Modern & Contemporary Art in Asia with over 150 galleries participating from 29 different countries,” is on view from May 27 to 30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

For details and tickets, visit http://www.hongkongartfair.com/.

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‘Babylon Zoo: Inquisition Symphony’ at Blanc Mandaluyong

Tyago Almario, CJ Tañedo, and Ramel Villas vividly capture the reality of the cataclysmic tendencies of man in their paintings, showing inhumane auto da fe (acts of faith) and devices that shatter bones, reduces flesh into pulp while agonizingly squeezing out blood and life from the tortured.

“Babylon Zoo: Inquisition Symphony” is on view until June 4 at Blanc Compound Shaw, 359 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. For information call or SMS 0920-9276436, e-mail info@blanc.ph, or visit www.blanc.ph.

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“Une Pleiade D’Artistes’ at Altro Mondo

Gabby Barredo, Norberto Carating, Roberto Feleo, RM de Leon, Romulo Galicano, Etienne Gros, Julie Lluch, Fernando Modesto, Justin Nuyda, Ramon Orlina, Mario de Rivera, Francisco Sepulveda, Nestor Olarte Vinluan, Ofelia Gelvezon Tequi, and other artists present their recent works in “Une Pleiade D’Artistes,’ on view from May 20 to June 15 at Altro Mondo Arte Contemporaneo, third floor, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City.

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Jason Moss at Tala Gallery

Jason Moss mounts “Departure Areas,” on view until June 4 at Tala Gallery, 100 Scout De Guia St. corner Tomas Morato, Kamuning Quezon City.

For information, call 441 1267 or SMS 0917-606 3222, or visit www.talagallery.com.ph.

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‘City Beautiful’ at SM Malls

SM Supermalls, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, presents “City Beautiful: The Burnham Plan for Manila’s Urban Development” on view until May 21 at SM Mall of Asia. The show will move to The Atrium, SM Megamall from May 22 to June 9; and from June 10 to 30 at The Block, SM North-EDSA.

Daniel Burnham was commissioned by the American government to design and implement a blueprint for the capital of the Philippines, their new trophy colony. Burnham’s urban design lays out a concerted attempt to signal the arrival of Manila as the most beautiful and progressive city in Asia at that time.

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‘Opening’ at Galerie Astra

Juno Parungao, Lito Casaje, Ice Basit, Alain Austria, Liezl Buenaventura, and Norly Meimban mount “Opening,” which is on view at Galerie Astra, LRI Business Plaza, Reposo st., Makati.

Parungao’s portal pieces reveal hidden doorways and windows to mythical worlds, while Casaje’s works depict the human body as epidermal landscapes of textures and colors.

Austria’s version of folklores is captured by his rendition of shiny hues. Buenaventura’s sense of astronomy is abstracted in his acrylic masterpieces.

Meimban brings the enigmatic gateway to the inner self on canvas, while Basit explores the doorways and passages of the mind with art works that show the realm of the conscious and subconscious.

The show is presented by JIV Manila.

For inquiries, call 425-8499 or SMS 0908-3269884.

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‘Opening, Part Deux’ at Phil-Am Life Theater

Joel Caballero, Lynyrd Marquez de Narciso, and Rex Rosco hold “Opening, Part Deux,” which opens on May 24 at the Phil-Am Life theater lobby, United Nations Ave., Manila.

The exhibit is presented by JIV Manila.

For details, call 425-8499 or SMS 0908-3269884.

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Allison Wong David at CCP

Allison Wong David proves that the lifeline of the arts is in its constant evolution in “Stone Garden” on view until June 13 at the Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Roxas Blvd., Manila.

For information, call 832-3702.

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Lakan Sining ng Bulacan at SM Art Center

Jose Joya, Al Perez, Raul Isidro, Fil de la Cruz, Ernie Velasquez, Buddy Ching, Aris Bagtas, Godofredo Reyes, Rudolf Gonzalez, Danny Pangan, Mario Santiago, Nilo Badajos, Rey Salamat, Cris Velasco, Willie Reyes, Janos de la Cruz, Danny Rodriguez, Julius Limpe, Roen Capule, Nacing Santiago, Mark Salamat, Gleff Victor, Ricky Mandilag, Tes Carolino, Jannet Simeon, Camilo Porciuncola, Rey Tatlonghari, Vince Roque, Nards Gomez, Sylvia Joaquin, Edgar Santiago, Cris Antonio, Jun M. Luna, Manuel Santos, Mark Joseph Tuante, Melchor Benaldo, Mawo Alvarez, Fil de Guzman, Freddie Pelipada, Jun Sta. Cruz, Ma. Rita Teresa Batalla, Juanito Luna, Jun Miranda, Henry Ordonia and Nestor Adriano are featured in the Lakan ng Sining ng Bulakan exhibition, on view until May 24 at SM Art Center, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

The show, presented by Passion Arts Gallery, is part of the 35 th anniversary celebration of Lakan Ng Sining ng Bulakan.

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Caloy Gernale at Metro Gallery

Carlo “Caloy” Gernale’s presents his airbrushed works on metal in “Bring Your Own Magnifying Lens,” which opens on May 22, 6 p.m., at The Metro Gallery, 455 P. Guevarra St., San Juan, Metro Manila (beside Café Ysabel restaurant).

Caloy draws inspiration from popular PC games like Pop Cap’s “Mystery P.I.: Lost in Los Angeles” and Big Fish’s “Prime Suspects.” He challenges the viewer to make cohesive meaning out of seemingly disjointed objects scattered around the central figure.

Viewers may take the role of a detective aiming to locate and gather images that will help them create one unified meaning.

The artist encourages spectators (fellow artists, collectors, art aficionados, students, and more importantly, ordinary people — jeepney drivers, balut vendors, domestic helpers, factory workers, peasants, etc.) to take viewing/reading to a higher ground.

He does this by expanding the role of the viewer. This is why guests are invited to bring their own magnifying lenses.

The show is on view until June 5. For inquiries, call 726-6543 or e-mail metrogallery@hotmail.com.

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‘6 O’Clock Habit’ at Big & Small Art Gallery

Chester Calayag, Jayson Cortez, Anton Mallari, Edwin Martinez, Jessie Mondares, Joel Quiñones, Kim Santiago, Bryan Teves, and Cyril Turao present their works in an exhibition which is on view until May 24 at Mendez Big and Small Art Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For inquiries, call Chubs Vicente at 566-2640 or SMS 0917-8482691.