Marina Cruz and Rodel Tapaya at Alliance Française de Manille

MANILA, Philippines - Alliance Française de Manille in cooperation with The Drawing Room presents a two-person exhibition featuring Marina Cruz and Rodel Tapaya called “Simple Depictions.” It is simply about people and places. 

Marina Cruz’s works look like portraits of children, models of true simplicity and sincerity. Her work dwells on memory while Rodel Tapaya explores the mystery of rural landscapes. His works depict scenes that are common and complex; straightforward and mysterious.

They are both graduates of the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts. They are currently working and residing in Bulacan with their two boys.

“Simple Depictions” is organized in cooperation with The Drawing Room.

The artists’ reception will be held at the Total Gallery of the Alliance Française de Manille, on Nov. 25, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and the exhibit runs until Dec. 16. For information, call 895-7441, 895-7585, e-mail cultural@alliance.ph, or visit www.alliance.ph.

Alliance Française de Manille is at 209 Nicanor Garcia St. formerly Reposo St.) Bel-Air 2, Makati City.