Asia

Sunlight in a Deep Forest @mark_christopher_gallery continues until April 17th Thank you deeply to everyone who has supported this exhibition and come by to spend time with it. It’s been so special. I am grateful 💘 Gallery hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11AM–5 PM. (Please note the gallery will be closed on April 12) Documentation by @philip.ocampo Works in scope: Aida De Guia, Yellow Card, 2026. Cardstock, recycled materials, glue. 5 x 7 in. Miguel Caba, Case, 2025. Acrylic on wood, 16 x 8 in. Miguel Caba, Morning Glory, 2024. Acrylic on wood, 9 x 7 in. Miguel Caba, Unrolling, 2026. Acrylic on wood, 12 x 24 in. Miguel Caba, Here we lie together, 2026. Acrylic on wood, 9 x 9 in. Patrick Cruz, Duende Matrix, 2026. Brass and nails, 8.5 x 8 in. Patrick Cruz, Christo Matrix, 2026. Brass and nails 6 x 5.5 in. Patrick Cruz, Introduction to Etiquette, 2016-2025. Silverware, 35 x 23 in. Philip Leonard Ocampo, Hymn, 2026. Acryla gouache on adhered images on panel. Highest point 12, x 52 in. Philip Leonard Ocampo, Hymn, 2026. Acryla gouache on adhered images on panel. Highest 11 x 32 in. Seden Lai, The Purest Gift, 2026. Watercolour and pencil crayon on canvas, hammered aluminum, gampi paper, mixed-media, 20 x 16 in.

I’m very excited to share my thesis exhibition, opening March 27 from 6–10pm @mark_christopher_gallery Gathering works shaped by care, kinship, memory, and protection. Here, sunlight appears as a warmth exchanged between kin, held so long it becomes part of the soul, a tenderness that time cannot evict. Rooted in Kapwa, a core Filipino value of a shared inner self, this body of work moves beyond the singular “I” and toward relation: to ancestors, to family, to flora and fauna, to protection, and to the fragile but enduring networks that allow life to be held. Featuring works by Patrick Cruz @gentrified_amateur Philip Leonard Ocampo @philip.ocampo Miguel Caba @miguellcaba Seden Lai @sedensworkshop Aida De Guia Curated by (me!) and presented by Mark Christopher Please join us to celebrate on opening night 🍀 March 27th to April 17 Poster Design by @philip.ocampo Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm or by appointment (dm or email me!) Gallery is closed April 10 and April 12th

Nectar at She Said Gallery March 21 – April 3 🌱 This experience means the world to me, my first time showing my work and my first solo show, all wrapped in one. I’ll always hold it close to my heart. ❤️ To those who came, drawn by the pull of something sweet—thank you. To Jyll and She Said for the gift of space and trust—thank you. To my friends and mentors, whose steady support carried me here—thank you. 🌠 Documentation by @philip.ocampo

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Asia Ruggiero (@bbglowball ) is an interdisciplinary artist and curator from Toronto that brings the fleeting wonder of her imagination to life through crafting realities that incite others to enter a world of play and creativity. Using whimsical elements and references in her work, Asia blends the use of practical & easily accessible tools and techniques to bring her creations to life. Whether it be characters, food packaging, mascots, foods, or other - the universe that Asia has let us into radiates joy, childlike wonder, and hyper femininity in a unique and inviting way that’s difficult to not become utterly obsessed with. as sweet as could possibly be, we ❤️ @bbglowball

My Lola, meaning grandmother in Filipino, was an incredibly talented card maker. She began this practice as a teenager in the Philippines, transforming discarded materials into beautiful handmade cards. What might have been thrown away, she gave new life to with her hands. Her practice was shaped by resourcefulness and thrift, but also by a deep belief in transformation and an instinctive, unconditional care for others. She remembered birthdays, names, and the smallest details with remarkable devotion, making and writing cards for people after only the briefest encounter. Friends, family, and acquaintances near and far were touched by this sustained act of care. She never let anyone or anything waste away. She is always at the center of my heart, and is the main inspiration behind my thesis exhibition. Two of her handmade cards will be on display amongst a group of incredibly talented, smart and caring Asian artists. Transformation, healing and protection are thread through all the works. 🇵🇭☀️❤️ Opening is tomorrow, March 27th, 6-10pm @mark_christopher_gallery

Our group show, Perhaps I should keep this to myself, @hearth.hearth.hearth is on until March 2nd. Gallery hours are 2-5pm this weekend, with a bonus day on Monday 2-5. Come search for secrets 🤫 Works by @em_thepainter @jobellequijano @sofia.a , curated by myself and @kaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy with the generous support of @hearth.hearth.hearth Documentation by @philip.ocampo So proud of this one 🩷

While Hearth usually programs four exhibitions in accordance with the seasons, this year we’re excited to be hosting some additional shorter-run exhibitions and projects sprinkled between flagship projects. Beginning with... Perhaps I should keep this to myself February 7th,  - March 2nd, 2026 Opening reception: Saturday, February 7th, 7PM - 10PM Work by Sofia Arév, Emerald Repard-Denniston, and Jobelle Quijano Curated by Asia Ruggiero and Kay Rangel Systems often provoke resistance; we learn to object. But what occurs when regulation reaches into the erotic? Doubt emerges, a relationship blooms between secrecy and the pursuit of desire. To surrender is not to yield, but to allow desire to shift—from an isolated condition into a shared field of intensity and resonance. Space is opened for complex forms of love that are layered and demanding, refusing erasure while acknowledging what is asked of non-white lovers navigating a racist, patriarchal, and anti-erotic gaze. The gallery space acts as a confessionary, we seek to unveil. Here lies a secret, I surrender it to you, my love, still beating, still mine. Perhaps I should keep this to myself...  Please come out and celebrate with us! See you there 💕

Pancake Performance for “A Bell Rings In Your Head” — a group show curated by @globeshaped 🥞 Exploring subconscious creation and edible materials.

Take a breaaak 🍀 Pencil crayon on paper, engraved walnut frame. 9 x 6 inches.

One week left to see Nectar at @shesaidgallery 384 Roncesvalles 🌠 I am so happy and grateful ❤️woohoooooo!!!! Thank you to those who came out and saw, it’s your eyes and your interest that keeps me going. I love you! Feeling bouncy like a spring and it’s spring time. Big shout out to @philip.ocampo for the documentation And thank you @shesaidgallery for extending the show. Exhibition goes down April 3rd in the evening 🪲👋🏻 Gallery hours are 7:30-9:30 everyday 🕰️ May your days be sweet as nectar and your nights warm 🌀

NECTAR 🌀 March 21-27 (now until April 3!! Extended) @shesaidgallery ! Opening reception March 21st 7:30-10:00pm, join me for snacks, drinks bugs and art 🌱👁️👁️ eeek I’m so excited, my first solo show 🔮 tell your friends 😚