MANILA, Philippines - Rosscapili attempts to explore the interplay between abstract composition and emotion in “IlluminEssence,” which opens on Sept. 23 at the East Wing Atrium, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City.
The show is organized by Galerie Joaquin.
For information, call 723-9418 or email info@galeriejoaquin.com.
* * *
Gig de Pio at The Crucible
Gig de Pio explores and pays homage to the seemingly conflicting yet complementary notions inherent in chaos and order, creationist and evolutionist cosmology, religion and science, the Big Bang theory as the light behind the Biblical creation in “Entropy/Gestalt,” which is on view until Sept. 27 at The Crucible Gallery, fourth floor, The Artwalk, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
* * *
‘Abstrak’ at M Gallery
Abstract Artists Group of the Philippines members Eghai Roxas, Reuben Cañete, Cid Reyes, Rico Lascano, Fred Liongoren, Sio Montera, Van Tuico, Demi Padua, Marlon Magbanua, Jethro Ramirez Jocson, James Salarda, Jeline Laporga, Fitz Herrera, Arden Tuzon Mopera, Ritche Yee, Sam Penaso, Demosthenes Campos, Jojoy Buan Zabala, Valen Valero, Alrashdi S. Mohammad, Garry Custodio, Allain Hablo, Milmar Onay, and J. Villacin hold “Abstrak,” which opens on Sept. 22 at M Gallery, 2131 Taft Ave., near Buendia, Makati City.
For details, call 551-6343.
* * *
Mariano Ching and Renato Orara at Silverlens
Mariano Ching and Renato Orara hold simultaneous shows — “These Are Happening Without Your Permission” and “ Ten Thousand Things That Breathe,” respectively — which are slated from Sept. 24 to Oct. 24at Silverlens, second floor, YMC Bldg., 2320 Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.
For inquiries, call 816-0044 or visit www.silverlensgalleries.com.
* * *
MB Pacquing at Mendez Big and Small
MB Pacquing celebrates the art world’s iconic artworks and reigning masters — from Da Vinci and Picasso down to Dali, Warhol and Basquiat — in “For Reign Masters,” which opens on Sept. 19 at Mendez Big and Small Gallery, fourth floor, The Artwalk, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
For inquiries, call or SMS 0917-8482691.
* * *
‘Second Look’ at UPV Art Gallery
The UP Visayas Chancellor’s Committee on Culture and the Arts presents “Second Look — Selected Artworks from the UPV Art Collection,” which is on view until Sept. 23 at the Main Building, UP Visayas, Iloilo City.
National Artists Napoleon Abueva, Jose Joya, Arturo Luz, Cesar Legaspi, Carlos Francisco and Ang Kiukok are represented in the collection.
Works of Manuel Rodriguez, Brenda Fajardo, Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi, Nelfa Querubin, Fil dela Cruz, Claude Tayag, Rock Drilon, Ibarra de la Rosa, Alfredo Liongoren, Manuel Baldemor, Steve Santos, Lito Carating, Leon Pacunayen, Edsel Moscoso and Virginia Flor Agbayani, Ed Defensor, Rodney Martinez, Ely Santiago, PG Zoluaga, Alan Cabalfin, Fred Orig, Nelson Ferraris, Joel Ferraris, Art Geroche, Piologo Tabernilla, Levi Salmon, Roman Sanares, Donato Sermeno, Benjie Belgica, Edgar Gonzales, Joseph Decierdo, Mario Regollo, Joe Amora and Vic Tanaleon are also featured.
Martin Genodepa curates the exhibit.
For details, call (033) 337-9159 or email cca_upv@yahoo.com.