Artworks tackling the idea of impermanence made by local and foreign artists are currently on display at a new art gallery in Makati City.
The exhibition, dubbed “Nothing Gold Can Stay” gathers artists whose practices explore a spectrum of forms, themes, and materiality. Exhibitors include Filipino photographer Mark Nicdao, modern and contemporary painters Lynyrd Paras and Jono Pisano, and 13 Lucky Monkeys.
The show, running until Jan. 31, also presents works by Indonesian artists Sinta Tantra, Dedy Sufriadi, and Ronald Apriyan, and Caryn Koh of Malaysia.
Tantra, a London-based artist of Indonesian descent, is highly regarded for her public artworks including a 300-meter painted bridge commissioned for the 2012 Olympics in London. She usually merges art and architecture with patterns and color that mirror her Balinese heritage.
Sufriadi, on the other hand, creates representational imagery using a variety of media on canvas that gives his works a jagged and multi-dimensional effect. Apriyan presents colorful artworks with easily recognizable images from pop culture, rendered in his unique style.
Their creations are on display at Modeka Creative Space, an independent, artist-led contemporary art gallery and art consultancy, which recently opened at Warehouse 20A La Fuerza 1, 2241 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City.
Modeka is dedicated to providing a new and innovative platform for local and international artists.
As seen in its debut exhibition, the gallery offers a diverse and eclectic mix of painting, sculpture, mixed media, limited edition prints, and photography to provide experiential and multi-sensory shows featuring internationally acclaimed and emerging artists.
Aside from art exhibitions, officials said the creative space will hold community programs to promote cultural and creative activities, as well as unique art experiences within and outside its four walls, with the intent of making art accessible to the widest possible audience.
Modeka also provides art curation services for brands and institutions, connecting them to a wide-ranging and culturally relevant selection of local and international artists.
Go to www.modeka.space to know more.
