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ART FAIR PHILIPPINES 2026 × J STUDIO IBANG LABEL a solo exhibition by CARLO TANSECO Ibang Label continues Carlo Tanseco’s exploration of everyday objects, language, and cultural habit through an intuitive yet disciplined practice. Following the attention surrounding Sari Sari Sabi Sabi, the exhibition situates his work within a trajectory that values clarity, wit, and sensitivity to meaning. While his last exhibit, The Anthropometric Man marked a shift in form and approach, the core of his practice remains intact. Ibang Label operates as a continuation that refines and extends his visual and conceptual language. In a contemporary context often marked by repetition, Tanseco’s exhibitions remain notably fresh. Each presentation brings a sense of anticipation, introducing new ideas while sustaining a coherent and evolvingartistic voice. The works transform familiar objects into sites of reflection and play. Bottles of ordinary sauces, enlarged intosculptural form, draw from the artist’s personal routines and turn private habit into shared experience through humor and afirmation. This engagement with food culture is extended by the reappearance of the famed spiced ham, referencing his earlier Delata Series and linking the exhibition to a broader continuum of his practice. Pencils and paint cans are similarly reimagined. Tools and materials associated with making are shifted inscale and context, allowing language, form, and surface to become active elements. Together, these works invite viewers to slow down, read closely, and find meaning in what is usually overlooked. In Ibang Label, Tanseco presents a body of work that is accessible yet rigorous, personal yet open—afirming his continued ability to find clarity, humor, and resonance in the ordinary.

ART FAIR PHILIPPINES 2026 X J STUDIO BATO BATO SA LANGIT a special exhibit by CARLO TANSECO For Art Fair 2026, Carlo Tanseco presents a Special Capsule Presentation featuring two works from his Rizal Eyechart series, last exhibited in 2021. Positioned as a direct address to political power, Rizal is no longer treated as a historical monument or untouchable symbol, but as a living moral presence. He confronts corrupt politicians with a raised middle finger, abandoning reverence in favor of accountability. At the same time, a tear runs down his face. Rage and grief coexist, expressing not only condemnation but deep disappointment in the betrayal of the ideals he once died for. Upon closer inspection, the tear reveals a faint outline of the map of the Philippines. This subtle detail shifts Rizal’s sorrow from the personal to the national. His grief becomes a cartography of loss, suggesting that what he mourns is not only moral failure, but the condition of the country itself. The eye chart format is central to the work. Traditionally a tool for testing vision, it is transformed into a test of responsibility. The nation is no longer blind. What is being examined is not awareness, but accountability. The deeper question the works raise is more unsettling—now that we see it clearly, are we willing to accept the truth of it, confront it, and refuse to normalize it? The letters embedded in the chart spell out clear moral statements in Filipino: “Tanggihan ang tukso, pananamantala at kasakiman” (Reject temptation, exploitation, and greed) and “Ang kapalit ng inalay ngayon, bayang nilustay.” (What was once sacrificed for is now a nation wasted) These function not as poetic commentary, but as direct indictments, reminding leadership that Rizal’s sacrifice was not symbolic, but ethical. Tanseco’s use of language carries a precise ingenuity. On first reading, the viewer is deliberately led to form insults aimed at corrupt officials. Before meaning stabilizes, language briefly collapses into confrontation. Suppressed anger surfaces instinctively, and the act of reading becomes participatory rather than passive.

Thank you for joining us at Art Fair Philippines 2026! ✨💙 We’re truly grateful to everyone who came by to celebrate creativity, connection, and community. Congratulations to all our participating artists for sharing your vision, passion, and incredible talent—you made this year’s fair unforgettable. We loved being part of it and celebrating with all of you. See you at the next one! 🎨💙 Photos credit to : Dindo Guttierez #AFP2026 #ContemporaryArtPH #JStudioPH #ArtFairPhilippines

Highlights from the opening night of BREAKING PATTERNS by Michi Calica, curated by Reb Belleza ✨ An evening of art, reflection, and meaningful conversations as we celebrated transformation through color, texture, and movement. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the opening so special. 💙 On view until May 30, 2026 at J Studio Makati. #breakingpatterns #soloexhibition #jstudio

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of BREAKING PATTERNS, a solo exhibition by Michi Calica, curated by Reb Belleza. Your presence made the night truly special. ✨💙 Through layered textures, bold gestures, and intuitive use of color, Michi invites us to reflect on transformation, emotion, and the quiet moments that shape who we become. Breaking Patterns reminds us that change often begins softly—before it reshapes everything. The exhibition is on view until May 30, 2026 at J Studio Makati. We look forward to welcoming more visitors throughout the run of the show. 🤍 Photos credit to : Dindo Guttierez Show details: 🗓 May 9 - 30, 2026 🕔 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 J Studio Makati La Fuerza Compound, Makati City 📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

BREAKING PATTERNS A solo exhibition by MICHI CALICA Curated by Reb Belleza Breaking Patterns—where change begins quietly, then transforms everything. Step into Michi Calica’s intimate exploration of movement, memory, and the human desire to shift. ''My work is a language without words. Through color, texture, and movement, I communicate emotions, memories, and human connection beyond verbal expression. I believe color is more than visual experience—it is energy, identity, and atmosphere. It shapes how we feel, how we move through spaces, and how we relate to ourselves and others. Each piece I create explores the power of color to transform mood and perception. My paintings invite viewers to pause, feel, and interpret freely, allowing personal meaning to emerge through intuition rather than explanation. In a world filled with noise and constant dialogue, my art offers a space where emotion speaks first and color becomes its own universal language." 🗓 Opening Reception: May 9, 2026 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: J Studio Makati, La Fuerza Compound, Makati City Join us for the opening! 📧 RSVP & Inquiries: [email protected]

BREAKING PATTERNS A solo exhibition by MICHI CALICA Curated by Reb Belleza Poster design by Marissa Felix Breaking Patterns—where change begins quietly, then transforms everything. Step into Michi Calica’s intimate exploration of movement, memory, and the human desire to shift. ''My work is a language without words. Through color, texture, and movement, I communicate emotions, memories, and human connection beyond verbal expression. I believe color is more than visual experience—it is energy, identity, and atmosphere. It shapes how we feel, how we move through spaces, and how we relate to ourselves and others.  Each piece I create explores the power of color to transform mood and perception. My paintings invite viewers to pause, feel, and interpret freely, allowing personal meaning to emerge through intuition rather than explanation. In a world filled with noise and constant dialogue, my art offers a space where emotion speaks first and color becomes its own universal language." 🗓 Opening Reception: May 9, 2026 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: J Studio Makati, La Fuerza Compound, Makati City Join us for the opening! 📧 RSVP & Inquiries: [email protected]

THROUGH MY EYES Solo exhibit by JEFF GAUCI Curated by REB BELLEZA There is a quiet discipline in this exhibition that reveals itself gradually, resisting spectacle in favor of attentiveness. It does not seek to overwhelm but to recalibrate the viewer’s pace, drawing one into a slower, more deliberate way of looking. The works, rendered in watercolor, demonstrate a mature command of the medium—its fluidity, its unpredictability—handled with restraint and clarity. Pigment is allowed to breathe and settle, forming atmospheres rather than rigid structures, suggesting an artist deeply attuned to when to intervene and when to let the material speak. While the imagery centers on coastal dwellings, riverbanks, and vernacular architectures, these are not straightforward depictions of place. They function instead as translations of memory—spaces softened by time, held together by light and reflection. Structures hover within their environments, never entirely fixed, while water becomes a shifting surface that both anchors and distorts. The absence of human figures does not create emptiness; rather, it intensifies presence. These are inhabited spaces in a different sense—marked by what has passed through them, by traces rather than actions. The installation reinforces this sensibility, allowing each work the space to unfold while the central partition introduces subtle interruptions in viewing. Rather than presenting a linear narrative, the exhibition offers a sequence of atmospheres, inviting reflection over immediacy. It does not attempt to rupture tradition but refines it, returning to the fundamentals of seeing with precision and care. What remains is a body of work that holds attention quietly, rewarding stillness and affirming the enduring power of restraint. Exhibit notes by REB BELLEZA

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening of “Through My Eyes” by Jeff Gauci, curated by Reb Belleza! We really appreciate you spending the evening with us—your support, conversations, and love for the works made the night extra special. If you haven’t seen the show yet, it’s still on view until May 5 at J Studio. Drop by anytime! Hope to see you at the gallery! 🗓 April 18 - May 5, 2026 🕔 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 J Studio Makati La Fuerza Compound, Makati City 📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

About the artist: Jeff Gauci is a distinguished Australian-Maltese visual artist whose 37-year career is defined by the traditions of Impressionism and plein air painting. Born in Melbourne on 1968 and largely self-taught, Gauci was deeply influenced by the Heidelberg School—specifically Arthur Streeton—developing a mastery of natural light and atmosphere. Known for his rich, textured oil paintings and "impasto" technique, his work captures diverse landscapes ranging from the rugged Australian countryside to the coastal vistas of the Philippines. A former member of various Australian art societies and an award-winner at the Camberwell Rotary Art Show, Gauci is now entering a new chapter of his career. As he integrates his decades of international mastery with the unique light of the archipelago, he is steadily gaining momentum and carving out a distinct profile within the Philippine art community. "Through My Eyes" is a solo exhibition by Jeff Gauci, inviting viewers into the artist's personal and introspective world. Through a collection of expressive oil paintings, the exhibit captures his inner journey, reflecting his relationship with the world around him. Each brushstroke is a narrative, and every color is a language. His style is a contemporary impressionistic painting of landscapes and seascapes that conveys the depth and intensity of human emotion.

Step into a world seen through the lens of light and texture. We are thrilled to invite you to “Through My Eyes,” a solo exhibition by Jeff Gauci. Curated by Reb Belleza. "Through My Eyes" is a solo exhibition by Jeff Gauci, inviting viewers into the artist's personal and introspective world. Through a collection of expressive oil paintings, watercolor and charcoal works the exhibit captures his inner journey, reflecting his relationship with the world around him. Each brushstroke is a narrative, and every color is a language. His style is a contemporary impressionistic painting of landscapes and seascapes that conveys the depth and intensity of human emotion. 🗓 Opening Reception: April 18, 2026 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: J Studio Makati, La Fuerza Compound, Makati City Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and a firsthand look at Gauci’s contemporary impressionist masterpieces. 📧 RSVP & Inquiries: [email protected]

UNTAMED Group Exhibit Curated by @jobvezh_katto Untamed is an art exhibit featuring 80 women artists, exploring womanhood in its most natural state: unfiltered, self-possessed, and free from performance. It invites viewers to recognize themselves in nuance rather than stereotype, and to linger with what feels true. ​Now on its fourth edition, Untamed is presented by the Babae Collective in collaboration with J Studio Gallery. The initiative traces its roots to 2022, beginning with the exhibit Kolektibayi at Egyolk Streetshop and Artist run space, founded by Toshihiko Urio. It later evolved into the Babae Collective. Since then, it has grown into a movement where feelings take form through art. ​It doesn't lean into edgy tropes of rebellion and unruliness, nor does it default to saccharine softness of pretty, palatable, or nauseously nurturing. Instead, the exhibit stays with what's harder to name: the gray areas of being a woman. Not black or white, but all the in-betweens. The subtle shifts, the contradictions, the constant rebalancing. In those subtleties, gentleness sits beside grit; intimacy lives alongside distance; devotion coexists with independence. Tenderness can carry power, strength can be quiet, and sensuality can remain understated. All of which felt in gesture, gaze, texture, and presence. It enmeshes playfulness along the spectrum: the childlike innocence of girlhood, joy without justification, and the lightness that comes from curiosity. ​Across mediums and perspectives, each piece offers a grounded, human view of femininity as lived experience. Multi-dimensional. Imperfect. Whole. ​At the heart of Untamed is an unbridled presence. Calm, grounded, and rooted in self-trust. ​Because there isn't a single way to be a woman, there isn't a single way to be untamed. ​Written by: Nea Reyes @nearsighted___ ​ 📍 J Studio, Makati 🗓 Extended viewing until April 11, 2026 For details and inquiries: 📞 +63 935 537 6399 (Viber/WhatsApp) 📩 [email protected]