Almer Moneda’s ‘Cranium-Matic’ at Galeria Nicolas

MANILA, Philippines - Through his canvas paintings, artist Almer Moneda surveys this interest in photography in a new show at Galleria Nicolas. Titled “Cranium-Matic,” the show will run starting today until Aug. 7 at the newly-renovated Galleria Nicolas in Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

In “Cranium-Matic,” Moneda merges painting and photography into a surreal and hyperrealist oeuvre that brings some perspective to the photography community. Ideas such as the occasional voyeuristic tendencies of photographers, the “decisive moment” of photography ideologue Henri Cartier-Bresson, and the rules of composition are explored in a brilliant practice that recalls some of the most noted surrealist careers in art history.

A winner of various art competitions in Laguna, Moneda’s practice relies on an understanding of the world he portrays. He is an avid photographer and likes to collect vintage cameras, giving him that first-person viewpoint for his subject.

Galleria Nicolas is at Art Space, at the 3rd level of Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City. For details, call Galleria Nicolas at (632) 625-0273, e-mail info@gallerianicolas.com, or visit www.gallerianicolas.com.