Richard Arimado at Galleria Nicolas

MANILA, Philippines - Richard Arimado presents his latest woks in “Top Vieux,” which opens on Nov. 7, 6 p.m., at Galleria Nicolas, 3F Art Space, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City. The show is on view until Nov. 20.

Painting bird’s-eye views of nostalgic street scenes, Arimado takes his audience on a journey of perspective, showing masterly street scenes from above with his figures looking up. Arimado’s distinct compositions use turn-of-the-century motifs that give his paintings a nostalgic aura that is only enhanced by his playful treatment of perspective.

For his latest exhibition, Arimado expands the settings of his paintings. Depicting his figures in boats along the Pasig River, or in the Tutuban Train Station, or in the plaza rotunda of a church, Arimado once again goes beyond his comfort zone and brings us to places of memory through the fantastic viewpoints that elicit playfulness and a cutting sense of humor. These paintings are wonderful guides of what our cities once were at the height of its greatness. In this manner, Arimado is also a painter of memory and history —but from the vantage point of idyllic nostalgia.

For information, call 625-0273 or e-mail info@gallerianicolas.com.