Perfecto Palero Jr.
June 4 – 13, 2024
Artist Reception
June 11, Tuesday at 5 PM
Galleria Nicolas Glorietta
3rd Floor, Glorietta 4, Courtyard Drive, Ayala Center, Makati
There lies an inherent beauty in the tenderness of life and its simplicity. And as normal people, we prefer to exist within the confines of comfort, convenience, and harmony. However, it is within those moments of vulnerability that we discover the depths of our resilience and the richness of human experience. Visual artist Perfecto Palero attempts to explore and elevate these musings through his latest exhibit, “Nestled in Nature”.🪺 Illustrating scenes that feel familiar in the everyday, the artist vibrantly encapsulates the lives of communities from a bygone era in an otherworldly yet natural space – a space where art, music, and agriculture are at their most raw and pure. With this, Palero’s characters amuse themselves with activities that encourage a sense of togetherness; from string serenades atop mountains, to harvesting rice grains and painting live portraits in marbled fields that are bathed in vibrant color. With the flowing energy of human activity, Palero’s spirited community is nestled in the terrains of nature and its mysticism. Through his compositions, the artist allows his imagination and intrigue to take over, ultimately creating a nature-induced world where humans celebrate the joys of waking life.
