Opening
December 5, 2021
Pintô Art Museum | Gallery 7
1 Sierra Madre Street Grand Heights Subdivision, San Roque, 1870 Antipolo, Rizal
The Shape of Hope
Pinto Art Museum proudly presents 20|21, a yearend exhibition that showcases the works of over 100 artists, each of them grappling with the contemporary moment in a visual language reflecting a unique combination of material, thematic, and stylistic preoccupations. Filling the halls of Ilustrado I and II of Gallery 7, the paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works offer a sweeping view of the art scene—from the figurative yearnings of reflecting aspects of the world to the more abstract experiments of essaying interior realities, with some works straddling between these two compulsions.
Curated by Ferdie Montemayor, 20|21 is an off-shoot of the 20|20 show, which captured an atmosphere of caution, as it was the year that saw the cancellation of many exhibitions and directly affected the livelihood of artists. Similar to last year’s objective, this presentation is an avenue for the artists to continue to have a platform for their works amid the pandemic. In light of the downgraded restrictions and the opening of more art venues, this year’s iteration strikes a tone of hope and optimism as the artists move forward and embrace the possibilities of the emerging new normal.
While a yearend show invariably showcases a plurality of visions and voices, the artists—from the up-and-coming to the mid-career to the established—were encouraged to paint or work with a two-by-two-feet format, in order to crystallize their ideas within a compact space. The resulting exhibition presents the pleasing regularity of similarly-sized works juxtaposed side by side, as if windows were simultaneously opened to a multiplicity of realms. More than anything, 20|21 is a community of kindred souls who have come together to affirm that, even in the dark times, the fire of creativity blazes unceasingly and the imagination has the capacity to heal the rifts of being.
~ Carlomar Arcangel Daoana
Participating Artists
Aiya Balingit
Aldron Anchinges
Alex Aguilar
Alexandra Craig-Yulo
Alvin Villaruel
Anthony Palomo
Anton Belardo
Art De Leon
Benji Reyes
Brave Singh
Candice Arellano
Cedrick Dela Paz
Celeste Quilantang
Ces Eugenio
Chad Montero
Chino Yulo
Christopher Villegas
Cj Tagedo
Cocoy Santos
Cris Villanueva Jr.
Dale Erispe
Dan Raralio
Dana Bote
Daniel Aligaen
Daniel Coquilla
Daniel Uychoco
Daphne Aguilar
Dave Alcon
Demetrio Dela Cruz
Demosthenes Campos
Dondon Jeresano
Duane Villanueva
Edz Calimlim
Emman Acasio
Erwin Leaq0
Ferdie Montemayor
Fernando Sena
Froilan Calayag
Gerardo Jimenez
Guerrero Habulan
Janica Rina
Japs Antido
Jasper De Leon
Jay Viriga
Jc Intal
Jerson Samson
Jessa Balag
Jett Osian
Jim Orencio
John Marin
John Paul Duray
Jojit Solano
Jonas Eslao
Jonathan Joven
Joshua Limon Palisoc
Joy Mendoza Rojas II
Katrina Cuenca
Keb Cerda
Keiye Miranda-Tuazon
Kenver Resuello
Kim Hamilton Sulit
Lotsu Manes
Lui Manaig
Melvin Culaba
Merlito Gepte
Mickey Ferriols
Mikel Parial
Nikka Reyes-Aligaen
Ninel Constantino
Norlie Meimban
Omar Taleon
Othoniel Otto Neri
Pablo Constante Zingapan
Paul John Cabanalan
Pearle Saprid
Peter Ng
Philipp Ines
Pogs Samson
Pol Mesina Jr.
Pow Marin
Rachel Anne Lacaba
Reb Belleza
Red Lava Salonga
Rene Salonga
Rom Villaseran
Roma Valles
Romeo Lee
Ronson Culibrina
Roy Rosatase
Sam Penaso
Sandra Fabie-Gfeller
Sarmancheta
Steph Lopez
Thomas Daquiaog
Totong Francisco II
Weena Espardinez
