An encounter with Bing Taojo’s ‘Brief Eternities’
Magic happens when a lifelong passion finally claims its moment in the sun. Stepping into a room filled with artworks depicting vibrant, meticulously captured blossoms feels less like entering a gallery and more like walking straight into the artist’s soul.
It’s a poignant reminder that creativity doesn’t follow a schedule — it simply waits for its perfect season to bloom.
This creative awakening was on full display last June 16, when Bing Taojo opened her highly anticipated first solo exhibit at the Galerie Joaquin, located in the bustling heart of the Power Plant Mall at Rockwell Center, Makati. The showcase, which ran until yesterday, June 28, drew a captive crowd of art enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Titled “Brief Eternities,” the exhibition featured 25 breathtaking floral paintings bursting with vivid color and intricate details throughout its run.
To celebrate the milestone, Bing also hosted an intimate artist’s reception on June 20 for close friends and select buyers of her beautiful pieces. Amid the excitement, I had the wonderful chance to sit down with Bing to learn more about her journey — not just as a rising force in the art scene, but also as a devoted wife to successful businessman Noe Taojo, a proud mother to Denise and Ramandeep Singh, Ingrid and John Oncada, Iñigo and Mikaela Taojo and Chef Andreas Taojo, and a doting grandmother to Ranveer, Gisele, Penelope, Pio, Yasinta, Sebrine, Antonin and Isobel.
Here, the artist opens up about family, finding inspiration in the fleeting beauty of nature, and why it is never too late to pick up the brush again.
When did you discover your talent for painting? Did you take formal lessons?
“In the early ‘80s during college semestral breaks, I started dabbling on kacha (flour sacks) using disposable bamboo brushes and textile paints — which were the only materials available at the time in Tagum, Davao. I continued painting until I got married. Once the kids came along, I had to put the brush down for a while.”
Tell us about your journey as an artist.
“In between my chores as a homemaker and working for our family business, I eventually started painting on bigger canvases, occasionally posting my works on my personal social media accounts. I realized I stood a real chance at furthering my art career when my Facebook friends began asking if I had any plans to sell my pieces.”
Where do you get your inspiration? How did your love for floral works come about?
“Flowers became my favorite subject because I marvel at God’s perfection in them. Flowers express a universal language when words fall short — we use them to greet loved ones, celebrate victories, offer apologies, court a romance and express deep sympathy. Beyond their botanical value, I liken flowers to the cycle of life itself. The budding, the blooming and even the wilting are all beautiful phases. They inspire me to immortalize them on canvas.”
What were your thoughts leading up to your first exhibit?
“I am hopeful that my audience shares the same state of peace and positivity that I felt while preparing for this exhibition. It is a reminder that it is never too late to pursue our passion, no matter what stage of life we are in.”
Aside from painting, what are your other passions?
“It takes an incredible amount of passion and love to multitask as a wife, mother, grandmother and artist. But at the end of the day, that deep sense of fulfillment makes every single effort completely worth it.”
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