Jhoan Roa in ‘Beyond the naked eye’

Venezuelan artist Jhoan Roa with his works
Photos by Alex Van Hagen Powered by MAC Center

Altro Mondo Arte Contemporaneo brought together 10 talented young artists recently for “Beyond the Naked Eye,” which featured abstract paintings, dahlings.

Participating artists were J Consunji, Sonny Fernando, Niño Hernandez, Fitz Herrera, Kenneth John Montegrande, Demi Padua, Pancho Piano, Jay Ragma, Valen Valero and Jhoan Roa of Venezuela.

Bibot Nolan, Jhoan Roa, Riga Liepina, Oliver Tolenaars

El simpatico Jhoan is a newcomer to Manille’s art scene, dahlings. He presented a series of eclectic images that had art collectors buying up his artworks.

Looking at Jhoan’s work, one would notice the undeniable strength, vitality, energy and emotion of his subjects, as well as the culture of his native country.

Fitz Herrera with his painting

Life, through the eyes of the artists, gives viewers a window to a whole new world and allows them to see the beauty in every human experience.

“They truly expand your horizons and make your wisdom more profound.”

Edward Garcia with author Maurice Arcache

“I am astounded by the whole range of what life is all about depicted by the artists and their works. They mirror life in all its joys and sorrows, and I become a better person because of the profound message that they reveal,” said top collector and art lover Dr. Joven Cuanang, palanggas.

Pancho Piano and his paintings

In Moscow, artists often showcase their works at concert halls, theaters, art galleries, even on subways, streets, homes and railway stations to showcase their vision.

Altro Mondo Arte Contemporaneo is at Greenbelt 5, Makati City.

Valen Valerio and her works

A Moroccan birthday for Liberty Ilagan-Lardizabal

The celebrant Liberty Ilagan-Lardizabal (seated) with her daughters Love Ongpauco-Fallorina, Happy Ongpauco-Tui and Soeng Ongpauco

Actress Liberty Ilagan Lardizabal’s lovely daughters Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, Love Ongpauco-Fallorina and Soeng Ongpauco hosted a private birthday dinner for her at the home of Happy in Urdaneta Village.

Liberty’s close pals Marieliese Evaristo, Nene Leonor, Criselda Lontok, Nini Licaros, Melissa Sawit Romualdez,  Gemma Cruz- Araneta, Fanny Blanco and Consul General Fortune Ledesma of Monaco, in-laws, relatives and socialites enjoyed the Moroccan feast.

Criselda Lontok, Millet Mananquil, Nene Leonor

The table setting was avant-garde Indian. There was overflowing champagne, wines to tickle the palate, a salad bar and every kind of cake one could think of.

For that extra touch, pianist Marcy David and singer Ybeth Garcia serenaded us.

(Standing) Baby Gloria, Randy Limjoco, architect and interior designer Ramon Antonio, Mary Anne Vargas, Irna Ileto; (seated) Liberty, Cecile Limjoco, Chichi Laperal, Marieliese Evaristo

This celebration by her family and friends showed how much Liberty is loved, palanggas. 

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