“Each passing second brings fresh inspiration, and each passing minute delivers a new dream. Every second is part of the overall journey and every tick of the clock erases it from existence.”
As a year-ender special, Imahica Art brings together sixty-four artists from all over the country in a festival of generosity, gift-giving, and the approaching holiday season. Paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works provide an overview of the current art scene, showcasing the most recent masterpieces by artists ranging from the newly minted masters of the craft to some of the luminaries of contemporary art in the Philippines.
This show delves into significant human experiences by examining the idea of the present moment. It documents the phenomenon from every conceivable angle, documenting its numerous forms, types, feelings, sensations, responses, and passions. Although the end-of-year display inevitably features a diverse spectrum of viewpoints and perspectives, the artists are in unison with presenting the essence of presence, charity, artistry, and the gift of one’s self. The final display shows a one-of-a-kind arrangement of the individual artists’ strengths, ingenuity, and creativity.
The exhibition’s central theme is a reflection of the present, as the artists transform the past into a motivation to express themselves through shifting methods, the very process of transformation ends up being the primary vehicle for conveying their message.
As PREXENT explores the momentum fueling the aesthetics of the Filipino artist, it is also an opportunity to honor the artists whose contributions have been instrumental to the success of the gallery and to provide our audience with a fresh selection of their creative works. This display pays tribute to the year that has passed.
PREXENT is the honoring of the now – the quintessential moment of being, drifting from moment to moment. PREXENT is a celebration of sharing one’s creativity with the world. PREXENT is what and who we are to one another – a gift of existence emerging from our innate capacity to share ourselves with humanity.
THE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS’ :
Abe Orobia • Agi Pagkatipunan • Al Perez • Aner Sebastian • Angelico Jik Villanueva • Arlene De Castro Añonuevo • Arnel Borja • Art Zamora • Ayen Quias • Ben Cruz • Binong Javier • Bong Salazar • Buds Convocar • Chai Soo • Christian Regis • Dalnold Laotingco • Dante Palmes • Darwin Japat Guevarra • Demetrio Dela Cruz • Ding Royales • Edgar Cornito • Edwin Ladrillo • Elbert Caballero • Elberto Caballero • Fitz Herrera • Gari Lopez • Helena Alegre • Hermes Alegre • Hermisanto • Jade Fulgar • Jane Ebarle • Jayson Pettz Muring • Joel Reglos • Jun Impas • Katti Sta. Ana • Luding Sangreo • Margananda Tagorda • Maria Pureza Escaño • Marlon Magbanua • Mel Clemente • Meneline Wong • Michael Pastorizo • Nik Masangcay • Nova Lucernas • Othoniel Otto Neri • Ram Mallari • Rax Bautista • Renalli Trajano • Rene Canlas • Reynold Yabut Dela Cruz • Richard Buxani • Ritche Yee • Roberto Acosta • Rodel P. Bautista Jr. • Roen Capule • Roy Espinosa • Russell Balajadia • Salvador Ching • Sam Penaso • Seth Corda • Stephannie Yapco • Tao Butao • Valen Valero • Xander Calceta
Curated by Dante Palmes
Written by Edward Nubla
