Urban Reset: Gallery Floors and Open Skies
After six months of quiet living in El Nido– six months, which is long for me, I realized this was the longest I’d ever stayed on an island, and an even more remote one at that. Back when I lived in Bali, I used to bounce between Manila and Bali constantly for over a year, especially with all the visa runs I had to do. Movement felt normal then, almost like a rhythm my life was built on.
El Nido slowed that rhythm down so much that coming back to the city felt like stepping into another dimension, almost like a quantum leap! Everything was suddenly fast-paced, and loud, almost too sharp after months of soft landscapes and ocean breeze. A whole month slipped past before I even realized a week had gone by. (Sounds like a different kind of breeze!)
Here are a few snapshots from my recent gallery visits as I reconnect with the local art scene.
It feels surreal moving from pure nature to the city’s interpretations of it, seeing how artists translate oceans, skies, and inner journeys onto walls and sculptures.
Art Wandering in El Nido
Found in a down-to-earth cafe that serves good smoothie bowl and coffee along Hama Street called Luway-Luway.
Live Model Drawing in Ubud
Live Model Drawing
8th Nov 2023
Ubud, Bali
Here are snapshots from our Live Model Drawing session recently.
It was a super hot afternoon and I almost missed the first pose.
When I sat down to draw, I was a bit getting the hang out of the pencil and working with a live model. I felt pressured being surrounded by other artists, but it disappeared instantly.
Infinite Knowledge: Women of the World Collection Launch
Ey guys! Later @ 11am EST! Join us on Twitter Spaces as we discuss our art pieces for the brand new #WOTW @infiniteobjects x @studioasweare Video Print Collection
Event: 12 Days of Rimos – Art For Charity
Reposted from: @art.lheanstorm
Hi guys, this piece is with @climateitlu ‘s Art For Charity: 12 Days of Rimos online art auction for the benefit of Rimos in La Union- a barangay often beaten by typhoons. ‘Climate It’ is a non-profit, youth-led environmental initiative that aims to foster environmental sustainability, responsibility, & awareness.
You must be logged in to post a comment.