Gallery News

Jose Tence Ruiz at Galleria Duemila

MANILA, Philippines - Jose Tence Ruiz combines new paintings, 3D pieces and installation works in a search for what may never be resolved in “Desiccated Proxies: Paintings, Installation and 3D Works,” which opens on Jan. 7, 2012 at Galleria Duemila, 210 Loring St., Pasay City. The show runs until Feb. 29.

For inquiries, call 833-9815, e-mail gduemila@gmail.com or visit www.galeriaduemila.com.

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Luis Santos at West Gallery

“Modular X (Blunt Force Trauma, Right Lateral View)” by Luis Santos

Luis Santos focuses on traumatized skulls, which he transforms into photorealist images in framed wooden panels in “Modular/Variations,” which is on view until Dec. 31 at West Gallery, 48 West Ave., QC.

For information, call 411-0336 or e-mail westgallery@gmail.com.

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Mondares, Sepada and Torres at Mendez Big & Small Gallery

“Animal” by Jessie Mondares

Jessie Mondares, Jukus Sepada, and Jay Torres showcase over 20 artworks in their group show on view at Mendez Big and Small Art Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

The show is curated by Dr. Joel Mendez.

For details, call 527-3128, SMS 0917-8482691 or e-mail mendezbigandsmall@yahoo.com.ph.

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“Rizal Legacies” at Galleria Nicolas

“The Mind, As a Weapon” by Dominador Larroza

Amador Barquilla, Dexter Simsiim, Jaypee Samson, Joey Simsim, Sam Penaso, Kirby Roxas, Jomar Deluba and Dominador Larroza pay homage to National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal in “Rizal Legacies,” which is on view until Jan. 4, 2012 at Galleria Nicolas, third floor, ArtSpace, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

For inquiries, call 728-0124, e-mail info@gallerianicolas.com or visit www.gallerianicolas.com.

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‘Rizal in Ateneo, Ateneo in Rizal’ at Ateneo Art Gallery

In commemoration of Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday, the Ateneo Art Gallery presents “Rizal in Ateneo, Ateneo in Rizal,” which is on view until March 2012 at the Temporary Exhibition Space of the Ateneo Art Gallery, Ateneo de Manila University in QC.

Curated by Dr. Ambeth Ocampo, the show showcases Rizal artifacts in the Rizal Library Special Collections and the Ateneo University Archives.

For details, e-mail ijaucian@ateneo.edu or dgaring@ateneo.edu.