Guirheim at UP Visayas
Melvin Guirhem’s second solo painting exhibition “Diminishing Thumbmark” opens Jan. 17 at the University of the Philippines Visayas Art Gallery in Iloilo City.
Guirhem portrays tattooed humans in various cheerless expressions amid forests, both lush and denuded. Guirhem generally explores surrealism deftly combining them with personal symbols.
Show runs Feb. 17.
UP Visayas Art Gallery is at the Main Building of UP Visayas Campus, Iloilo City. Call (33)3379159.
‘Zojax’ at Galerie Roberto
“Zojax,” a series of 12 paintings by Christian Tamondong depicting the Chinese zodiac signs, rendered in his characteristic children’s art style, is on view at Galerie Roberto until Jan. 24.
Galerie Roberto is at Molito Lifestyle Extension, Bldg. 7, Unit 4, Madrigal Ave. corner Commerce Ave. Call 8091630, 0917-8545629.
‘Perfect Imperfections’ at Art Anton
Art Anton presents “Perfect Imperfections” featuring the works of Gerry, Grae Martin and Gary Joseph Joquico, Clinton Aniversario and Adam Nacianceno.
Inspired by a phrase made popular by the John Legend song “All of Me,” the theme of the works allude to an acceptance of life’s imperfections, with all its joys and sufferings, trials and triumphs.
Art Anton is at G/F, S Maison, Conrad Hotel Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
Call 09223050196.
Almonte at Kamalig
Artist Yasmin Almonte celebrates her 60th birthday with the exhibit “Hardin” featuring 60 paintings of different flowers. Each flower is a variation of a portrait of survival and perseverance. “Hardin” is also a garden for her gratitude. Having been told in 2010 that she had only months to live due to cancer, Almonte channeled her determination, her energy to healing.
The show is on view until Feb. 8 at Sining Kamalig.
Sining Kamalig is at U/GF Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City. E-mail [email protected].
GROUP SHOW IN BATAAN
“Art See At Sea ” is an ongoing group exhibit at Pupung Bar & Grill, which is celebrating its second anniversary. Present in the opening were Jeremy Tallent, Rafael “Boy” Ramos Gozum Jr., Francis Commeyne, Miss Bataan 2016 Charlene Versoza, sculptor Ramon Orlina, Bibi Belgica, Kristoffer Gozum and Piaget Martelino. Participating artists include Ali Alejandro, Bibi Belgica, Francis Commeyne, Eleanor Giron, Mary Ann Reyes and Cid Reyes.
TAM AUSTRIA LEADS SKETCHING SESSION IN ANTIPOLO
Artists and art lovers take part in a sketching session at the Garden of Gethesamane of veteran artist Tam Austria in Antipolo. Participants included Loy Gomez, Bong Versoza, Precy Garcia, Menchu Arandilla, Baby Llagas, Wilma Clevita, Divine Austria, Marilla Burgos, Pol Dimalanta and Al Perez. —MARK NILO ODIAMAN
