MANILA, Philippines - Benjie Cabangis, Buen Calubayan, Antipas Delotavo, Eghai Fernandez, Alfredo Liongoren, Jojo Lofranco, Goldie Poblador, Jon and Tessy Petty John, Mario de Rivera, Rovi Salegumba and Jojit Solano reconnect with Earth and its fragile ecology in “Grrroan to Grrreen,†which is on view until Feb. 28 at Liongoren Gallery, 111 New York Ave. corner Stanford St., Cubao, QC.
For details, call 912-4319 and 964-3496.
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Roberto Chabet at Finale Art File
Roberto Chabet transforms the maze from a man-made structure to a concept that mirrors the act of searching in “Labyrinth,†which is on view until March 2 at Finale Art File, Warehouse 17, La Fuerza St., 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.
For inquiries, call 813-2310, e-mail finaleartfileinc@gmail.com or visit www.finaleartfile.com.
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Aba Lluch Dalena at Boston Gallery
Aba Lluch Dalena explores the power of art to further reflect on the universality of love in “El Amore s para todos†(Selected Works on Love and Sexuality), which is on view until March 15 at Boston Art Gallery, 72 corner Lantana St., Boston, Cubao, QC.
For information, call 722-9205.
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Isabel Campa at Galerie Stephanie
Isabel Campa puts into canvas the brilliant colors of African savanna and the rich culture of the Maasai people of Kenya in “Savanna,†which opens on Feb. 25 at Galerie Stephanie, Parc Plaza Bldg., 183 Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Ave., QC.
For details, call 709-1488, e-mail inquiry.galeriestephanie@gmail.com or visit www.galeriestephanie.com.
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Jana and Joly Benitez at Erehwon Center for the Arts
Jana and Joly Benitez hold “Apple by the Tree,†which opens on Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at Erehwon Center for the Arts, 1 Don Francisco St., Villa Beatriz Subdivision, Old Balara, QC.
For inquiries, call 384-3507 or e-mail info@erehwonartworld.com.
Martin Genodepa at UPV Museum of Natural Sciences
Martin Genodepa shares his thoughts on the inherent uncertainty and unpredictability of sea creatures in “Catch,†which is on view until March 1 at the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Museum of Natural Sciences, UP Visayas, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City.
For information, call (033) 337-9159.
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Mariano Ching at Silverlens
Mariano Ching holds “Lost Days,†which is on view until March 16 at Silverlens, YMC Bldg. 2, 2320 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City.
For inquiries, call 816-0044 or visit www.silverlensgalleries.com.
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Norlie Meimban at Ricco Renzo Galleries
Norlie Meimban mounts his 11th solo show “Black Is Beautiful,†which opens on Feb. 22 at Ricco Renzo Galleries, LRI Design Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel-Air, Makati City. The show runs until March 13.
For details, call or SMS 0917-5640959 or e-mail apc@riccorenzo.com.
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Five shows at Nineveh
Nineveh Artspace presents five shows — Brenda Fajardo’s “Baraha,†Carlo Gernale’s “On This Site Will Rise,†Archie Ruga’s “Metamorphosis,†“Miserere Nobis†(“Artists’ Works of Faithâ€), and group show “Figure Out†by Toti Cerda, Ronald Jeresano, OtepAlbay, Nica Acantilado, AJ Arago, Mannix Arago, Ronson Culibrina, Rommel Ramota, Lester Rodriguez, Jeff Salon and Cris Tuazon — which are on view at Nineveh Artspace, 2452 1st Ave., Villa Silangan Subdivision, Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
Noel Soler Cuizon curates the exhibit.
For inquiries, call (049) 572-6617 or SMS 0927-9313951.
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Dennis Lagdameo and Olivia d’Aboville at BGC Offsite Gallery
Dennis Lagdameo and Olivia d’Aboville present a variety of plant and flower-looking pieces made of recyclable materials in “The Garden,†which is on view at the Bonifacio Global City Offsite Gallery located near Bonifacio High Street on 28th St. corner 7th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
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Yason Banal at the CCP
Yason Banal mounts “A Reading of Brightness, Dark Clouds Surrounding,†which is on view until April 12 at the CCP Main Theater Bldg., Bulwagang Fernando Amorsolo (Small Gallery), Pasilyo Victorio Edadesand fourth floor Atrium, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.
Presented by CCP, the show forms the final part of End Frame Video Art Project 3, the 2011-2013 video festival featuring solo exhibitions of Philippine artists presenting new video work.
For information, call 832-1125 local 1504/1505 or 832-3702.
‘Diversities’ at Galeria de las Islas
Feati Art Group, Kameradare of the Feati School of Fine Arts, holds “Diversities,†which opens on Feb. 28 at Galeria de las Islas, third floor, Silahis Center, 774 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila. The show runs until March 24.
“Diversities†features the works of students, alumni and faculty members headed by Janice Luison-Young, chairperson of Feati School of Fine Arts.
For information, call 527-2113 or e-mail galeriadelasislas@yahoo.com.
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Oca Villamiel at Artinformal
Oca Villamiel showcases his silkscreen paintings merging from portraiture to abstraction in “Saloobin,†which opens on Feb. 21 at Artinformal, 277 Connecticut St., Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until March 11.
For inquiries, call 725-8518 or SMS 0918-8992698.
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Three shows at BenCab Museum
BenCab Museum marks its fourth anniversary with three shows — “Imperfections†by Pam Yan-Santos at Gallery Indigo; “BodyScapes,†photographs by BenCab, Eliza Consul, Abby Martin, Jon Mosuela, Chrisna Nevada and Ompong Tan at the Print Gallery; and “Vessels 2,†stoneware pottery by Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi at the Sepia Gallery — which open simultaneously on Feb. 23, 4 p.m. at the BenCab Museum, Km. 6 Asin Rd., Tuba, Metro Baguio.
For details, call (+6374) 442-7165.
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Jose Tence Ruiz at ArtistSpace, Ayala Museum
Jose Tence Ruiz juxtaposes anew sacral mystery swaddled in ceremonial velvet that obscures abiding poverty and the conceit of super humanity in the face of earth’s cycle of renovation through destruction and regrowth in “Barangay Humigit Kumulang,†which opens on March 1 at ArtistSpace, Ayala Museum, Makati Ave. corner De La Rosa St., Greenbelt Park, Makati City. Organized by Kaida Gallery, the show runs until March 13.
For inquiries, call or SMS Kaida Gallery at 0927-9297129 or e-mail kaida529@yahoo.com.ph.