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Galerie du Soleil MNL stages back-to-back fundraisers

AN emerging art and culture hub in the heart of Taguig, Galerie du Soleil MNL opened a back-to-back exhibition titled “Ama” — a Lenten offering and “Straight from the Heart” running from March 28 until April 23.

“Ama” was conceptualized by artists Danny Rayos del Sol, Agi Pagkatipunan and Jik Villanueva as an annual Lenten exhibition, an invitation to reflect and contemplate how the divine relates to humankind, manifesting in fatherhood and its many faces.

The show’s first run highlights nine artists whose works centered on spirituality and faith. Each artwork expresses its Christian faith and life, and how it grounds their approaches toward fatherhood.

Villanueva shares that the team would like “Ama” to evolve into a mobile exhibit that can be mounted anywhere, all while consistently highlighting works centered on Christian faith. Each edition aims to devote its proceeds to a chosen beneficiary each year.

Such bayanihan continues in “Straight from the Heart,” whose proceeds will also go to beneficiary, Ino Pagkatipunan, Agi Pagkatipunan’s son in need of medical assistance.

Established and emerging artists donated their artworks to the show. Galleries like Artes Orientes and Artologist also sent artworks to aid the cause. Participating artists include Ramon Orlina, Kublai Millan, Ram Mallari, Ombok Villamor, Marge Organo, Melissa Yeung Yap, Richard Buxani, Jeff Dahilan, Wencyl Mallari, Meroy Castrillo, Elias Pernecita, among others.

Galerie du Soleil MNL also doubles as a museum, housing the permanent collection of the del Sol family. It aims to be a destination that highlights the creative scene in Taguig spot lighting, visual art, music, dance, spoken word, creative writing, and more art forms, all helmed by Taguig artists, but also welcoming creatives beyond the city borders.

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