Gallery news: Alfredo Esquillo and Renato Habulan at Finale Art File

MANILA, Philippines - Alfredo Esquillo and Renato Habulan hold simultaneous solo shows — “Sequence and Consequence” and “Saysay,” respectively — which are on view until April 30 at Finale Art File, Warehouse 17, La Fuerza, 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.

In “Sequence and Consequence,” Esquillo engages the theme of  “loob,” reflecting on how the work conveys the sense of values that Filipino culture is rooted in, and attempts to visualize these ideas through the concept of the Tagalog word “saysay” (to tell or narrate).

In “Panimula: Loob at Kaluluwa,” Habulan’s pen and ink drawings attempt to “tell the stories of our people and the triumph of the human spirit in their daily struggles. The drawing series is a collection of stories about children, reflecting on the contemporary experience of alienation.

For inquiries, call 813-2310 or visit www.finaleartfile.com.

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‘Search’ at Galeria de las Islas

Hugis Sining holds its 10th exhibition titled “Search,” which is on view until May 2 at Galeria de las Islas, third floor, Silahis Center, 774 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila.

The show features over 20 artworks done by Christian Carlos, Don Bryan Bunag, Ferdinand Ruiz, Jay Recto, Jay Torres, Joanna Dionisio, Jonathan Rañola, Kiko Marquez, Lawrence Jay Cervantes, Leo Kempis Ang, Louis Nichole Santos, Lymuel Bautista, Marc Aran Reyes, Martin Maturan, Marvin Quizon, Ronald Fernando, Ronald Rodriguez, Raquel Llamas and Ukoy Morse.

For details, call 527-2113 or e-mail galeriadelasislas@yahoo.com.

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Two shows at BenCab Museum

BenCab Museum presents two shows — “Salu-Salo” and “Us There: Images of America” — which are on view until June 8 and May 11, respectively, at BenCab Museum, Km. 6 Asin Road, Tuba, Metro Baguio.

“Salu-Salo” is Guhit Group’s seventh show. Members include Araceli Limcaco Dans, Aladin Antiqueno, Felipe Mayoya, Justin Nuyda, Azor Pazcoguin, Janice Liuson Young, Angelo Baldemor and Tito S.A. Sanchez. Proceeds will benefit the Sagip Buhay Medical Foundation of the Philippine General Hospital, under the slogan “Collect An Art Piece and Save Lives.”

Baguio’s homegrown photographers Eliza Consul, Ric Maniquis, Mark Perez, Ompong Tan, and Boy Yñiguez present images of the varied impressions and perceptions of their recent experiences from their travels to the United States.

For information, call (074) 442-7165, SMS 0920-5301954, e-mail bencabartfoundation@gmail.com or visit www.bencabmuseum.org.

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Diana Aviado at The Crucible

Diana Aviado showcases photographs of mushrooms and other earthly growths in “Secrets Beneath,” which opens on Wednesday at The Crucible Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For inquiries, call 635-6061.

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‘This Sentence is False’ at Heber Bartolome’s Gallery

Manta, Maricel, Marinela, Joei, Aencille, Joash, Val, Ekims, Chuchie and Moody by Kalaoi hold “This Sentence is False,” which is on view at Herber Bartolome’s Gallery, 170 Banlat Road, Tandang Sora, QC.

The show also features works from the Grace to be Born Foundaiton with performances by Ruweda, Kaiddish, Joash and Vokadin.