Astral Bridge

Nacion x Dangue

February 5-17, 2025

Opening Reception
February 9 | 5 PM

Art Lounge Manila 
The Podium, ADB Ave., cor. Julia Vargas, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines

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Francis Nacion presents 22 maximalist figurative and abstract works in “Astral Bridge”, introducing two new series featuring shaped canvases and “exploded” frames. These elements extend the narrative of his 2D canvases into the 3D world, emphasizing movement and contrast as essential aspects of transformation—navigating the spaces between the seen and unseen, the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Jonathan Dangue’s monochromatic brass sculptures and textured all-white canvases—evocative of Zen stone gardens—makeup 8 of his new works in “Astral Bridge”. The movement and transition in his pieces are subtle, inviting viewers to reflect on how moments and choices ripple through time, affecting our lives and those around us.

Curated by Ricky Francisco, this dual exhibition offers a captivating fusion of sleek modernity and primal timelessness.