Ernie Patricio at vMeme Contemporary Art Gallery

MANILA, Philippines - vMeme Contemporary Art Gallery and Earth Day Network Philippines Inc., in cooperation with Museo Maritimo and City Government of Malabon, unveil the first installment of the “Kung sa Tambobong” exhibit featuring works by artist Ernie Patricio, which opens today, 7 p.m., at vMeme Contemporary Art Gallery 2nd Floor CK Building, No. 61 Visayas Ave., Quezon City.

A part of climate change awareness campaign through the arts, this traveling exhibit features Ernie Patricio’s watercolor paintings, found objects and installations depicting life around rivers and seas. The show aims to present the apparent threats of climate change as seen in Malabon, the artist’s hometown. It is an inquisition and speculation of our actions affecting the environment and vice versa.

“The artist of these inquisitive works, having survived decades as an OFW and battled against stage 3 cancer, continues to portray not only our society’s current situation but also how or what it was to picture how or what it should be” explains curator Avie Felix.

Part of the proceeds will benefit the Reforestation Project of Earth Day Network Philippines Inc. in Tagkawayan, Quezon, that aims to contribute in the restoration and conservation of the country’s watersheds. The show will be on view at Museo Maritimo in September and Malabon City Hall in November.

For information, call 975-0052 and 964-5951, or visit www.vmemecontemporary.com.