Caress Banson’s ‘The Color of Life’ at Galleria Nicolas

MANILA, Philippines - Galleria Nicolas presents artist-activist Caress Banson’s special exhibition titled “The Color of Life,” which will be held at Galleria Nicolas. The show,  for the benefit of Feeding Metro Manila (or FMM), features new works by the artist.

Color is the dominant abstracted component of the exhibition, with Banson using geometric patterns and bold swaths of brushwork to convey a lively and dynamic impression. Drawing on the traditions of Bauhaus, Paul Klee, and even abstract-expressionist Mark Rothko, Banson imbues her canvases with a sense of buoyancy, springing each abstracted object alive with her fantastic eye for detail.

The proceeds of the exhibition will fund FMM projects.

FMM is a hunger-relief charity, and its goal is to be able to support meal centers around Metro Manila. Its biggest priority is to feed pre-school and elementary schoolchildren who are undernourished. FMM monitors both their physical growth and their academic progress in school

“Floral Dreams”                                                                      “Pleasant Peonies”

The exhibition opens today, Dec. 22, at Galleria Nicolas, 3/F Art Space, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City. The show is on view until Jan. 5, 2015.

For information, call 625-0273, visit www.gallerianicolas.com, or email info@gallerianicolas.com.