“Ugnayan,” a Lesson on Collaboration and Exchange

The dominance of Manila as the center of the Philippine art scene has long defined the narrative of success and visibility of Filipino artists. But this centralism might soon be yielding...

Alchemy in Alan Cabalfin’s Artworks in Clay 

Alan Cabalfin's workshop is more of an alchemist's laboratory than an artist's studio. His inventory lay bare: canisters labeled "manganese" and "cobalt" lined the...

A Day in the Life: Jed Mercurio

Jed Vincent Mercurio is an artist from Iloilo City who’s vibrant, animation-inspired style blends perspective-driven compositions with lively, imaginative color work.  Working in acrylic and mixed media on wood,...

The mercurial art of the Brothers Mercurio

Breathe. Simply that.  Such is the title of Thrive Art Gallery’s current exhibit: over 500 miniature squares of wood, each brimming with light and shadow, color and hue, vibrance and...

A Day in the Life: Johanz Mercurio

Johanz Mercurio's paintings prompts the audience to go on a quiet contemplation. As an artist, Mercurio learned painting through years of consistent practice. Along with a perspective sharpened by...