Confluence, Art Exhibition of Philippines’ Lady Virtuosos

Fragment by fragment, dust by dust and pixel by pixel, it took three grand dames of Philippine arts to collaborate together and create striking mixed media masterpieces that harmoniously fused modernity and tradition.

Notable figures in Philippine arts Lanelle Abueva-Fernando with her pottery, Liza de Leon-Zayco with her mosaic paintings and Suzette Bernardo-Montelibano with her graphic floral photos spearheaded the exhibition entitled “Confluence”.

A koi pond cleverly conjured together by the three lady artists presented a mix of contemporary glazed clay pot, die-cut mosaic and colourful fishes swimming in virtual water amid cut-outs of bright-hued lotus flowers. These artworks were some of the eye-catching designs on display at the Globe Art Gallery

Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

The Confluence exhibit recently opened as a fitting celebration of Globe Telecoms first anniversary at its new headquarters right in the middle of the thriving art scene and business hub at the Bonifacio Global City. Globe Telecoms President Ernest Cu with the three women artists Lanelle, Lisa and Suzette led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

Some of the who’s who in entertainment, culture & arts, business and high society were present at the opening night.  Boboy Garrovillo of the Apo Hiking Society; singer/actress Monique Wison; former UP president Jose V. Abueva; painter Findacion Sanso; Robert Montelibano, Mercedes Prieto, Carmen Stelton, make-up artist Mela Jimenez, Carmen Stelton, Wing Singson del Prado, Mailin Paterno Locsin, Gigi Winsett, Olivia Mabanta Campos, Bong Cosio-San Miguel, Lisa Bengson graced the occasion.

Aside from the trio’s collective artworks, each virtuoso presented her unique brand of artistry at the modern gallery.

Award-winning artist Lanelle Abueva-Fernando is the pioneer in Philippine pottery and has apprenticed in the zen-like traditions of clay and ceramic arts in Japan.

She is famous for incorporating Pinatubo volcanic ashes in her pottery works that evoke elements of the sky, earth and sea.

When it comes to art mosaics, Lisa de Leon-Zayco proves that seemingly disparate and broken pieces can beautifully merge together to convey the images of women sharing the vibrancy of life and nurturing hope.

Completing the tres amigas of the art exhibition, Suzette Bernardo-Montelibano is known for reinventing and transforming floral photos into installations in wood, light, cloth and glass. 

She uses floral architecture of magnified photos to convey beauty in symmetry, textures, shadows, patters and altered tints.

The three doyennes of Philippine art, separately has a unique and extraordinary creative sensibility. Each generously shared her strength for an inspiring confluence that elevates the viewer’s point-of-view of modern art.

Experience the works of Lanelle Abueva-Fernando, Lisa de Leon-Zayco and Suzette Bernardo-Montelibano, together in one alluring exhibit.