Gallery News

‘Alay 13’ at Boston Gallery

MANILA, Philippines - More than 60 painters and sculptures showcase their works in “Alay 13,” an annual grouop show by artists who have exhibited at Boston and Pinto Galleries, which opens on Dec. 11 at Boston Art Gallery, 72 Lantana St., Cubao, QC.

Participating artists are Leo Abaya, Allan Alcantara, Tyago Almario, Salvador Alonday, john Paul Antido, Lawrence Borsoto, Zean Cabangis, Froilan Calayag, Marika Costantino, Ninel Constantino, Daniel Coquilla, Marina Cruz, Noel Cuizon, Edrick Daniel, Joey de Castro, Demet dela Cruz, Jonas Eslao, Mark Andy Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Emmanuel Garibay, Proceso Gelladuga, Sarah Geneblazo, Darwin Gonzales, Dennis Gonzales, Guerrero Habulan, Winner Jumalon, Mark Justiniani, Antonio Leaño, Erwin Leaño, Stephanie Lopez, Joy Mallari, Keiye Miranda, Ferdinand Montemayor, Jason Montinola, Arden Mopera, Bon Mujeres, Leeroy New, Andy Orencio, Jim Orencio, Vincent Padilla, Rafael Pagarigan, Anthony Palomo, Mikel Parial, Neil Pasilan, Sam Peñaso, Elmer Roslin, Ivan Roxas, Kirby Roxas, Henry Royales, Jaypee Samson, Jerson Samson, Julio Samson, Victor “Cocoy” Santos, Weena Soberano, Noel Solis, Tammy Tan, CJ Tañedo, Rodel Tapaya, Juanito Torres, Tatong Racheta Torres, Wire Tuazon, and Costantino Zicarelli.

For information, call 722-9205.

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“Purity” by Mideo Cruz

Mideo Cruz at Galerie Anna

Mideo Cruz presents his intellectual imageries of the divine in “Homage to the End of the Equinox,” which is on view until Dec. 15 at the Manila Wall of Galerie Anna, Artwalk, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For information, call 470-2511, e-mail info@galerieanna.com or visit www.galerieanna.com.

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Nestor Vinluan at Mag:net Katipunan

Nestor Vinluan presents his archived creations in “Selected Works,” which is on view until Dec. 12 at Mag:net Gallery Katipunan, 335 Agcor Bldg., Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC.

“Blue Pond on Red Skies” by Nestor Olarte Vinluan

For inquiries, call 929-3191, e-mail info@magnetgallereis.com or visit www.magnetgalleries.com.

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Alfredo Liongoren at Gallery Jose

Alfredo Liongoren lets nature’s energies influence the direction of his brushes in “Huling Patak, Alay sa Bayan,” which opens on Dec. 9 at Gallery Jose, 67 Gil Fernando Ave., Barangay San Roque, Marikina City.

For information, call 394-2408.

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‘Tropus’ at Altro Mondo

Bo Cumagun, Noell EL Farol, Renato Ong, Alab Pagarigan, and Mervy Pueblo alter, reinforce, or negotiate our conceptions of ecology, the body, memory, and mythology in “Tropus,” which opens on Dec. 8, 6 p.m. at Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea, third floor, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City. The show runs until Dec. 29. For details, call 501-3270 and 71.

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‘The Light Show’ at Manila Contemporary

Manila Contemporary celebrates its second anniversary this December with “The Light Show,” an exhibition of light sculptures and objects that trasform the gallery into a welcoming lounging space, which opens on Dec. 11, 6 p.m. at Manila Contemporary located at Whitespace, 2314 Pasong Tamo Extension, Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City.

Exhibit curator Katya Guerrero collaborates with 12 artists who work with their hands in exploring themes of design, technology and spirituality. They are Kris Abrigo, Juan Alcazaren, Bea Camacho, Jin Joson, Michael Manalo Lui Medina, Jet Melencio, Wawi Navarroza, Kaloy Olavidez, Trek Valdizno, Costantino Zicarelli, and Brendan Kellogg.

For inquiries, call 844-7328 or e-mail s.perez@manilacontemporary.com.

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Lynyrd Paras at Avellana Gallery

Lynyrd Paras holds “Days When Blood are Tears,” which is on view until Dec. 31 at Avellana Art Gallery, 2680 F.B. Harrison St., Pasay City. For details, call 833-8357 or e-mail avellana_gallery@yahoo.com.

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Mac Valdezco and Eugene Jarque at Blanc Peninsula

Mac Valdezco and Eugene Jarque contemplate the cyclical nature of reincarnation, or the constant pursuit and rebirth of perfection in art in “Riding in Circle,” which is on view until Dec. 30 at Blanc Manila Peninsula, ground floor, The Peninsula Hotel, Makati City. For information, call or SMS 0920-9276436, e-mail info@blanc.ph or visit www.blanc.ph.