Carlos’s many colors

‘We hope to make the local art market even more familiar and provide seamless ways to collect and display crypto art,’ said Galeria Paloma director Kimberly Delgado

MANILA, Philippines – Carlos’ Color is an art exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, and NFTs by artist Carlos. The exhibit launched on July 8th and will run until the 12th of the month at the North Court of the Power Plant Mall. This exhibit is the first in a series of four installments by Galeria Paloma in which the Rocha brothers will collaborate between familiar art and the emerging crypto art genre.

EXHIBIT. Carlos Colors can be viewed from July 8th to 12th at the North Court of the Power Plant Mall. Photo by Galeria Paloma
Carlos’ art

Carlos is an artist and sculptor known for his bold use of bold colors, depicting scenes and scenes that evoke emotion. In her mind she puts herself in every scene she paints with her loved one.

Of Hearts and Blooms, 26 × 44 Acrylic on Canvas. Courtesy of Galeria Paloma

Carlos discovered his artistic expression when he gifted his first sculpture to his wife in the early ’70s. Since then, he has continued to honor and portray the “nobility of hard work” through these sculptures, while painting in vibrant primary and secondary colors to create stories told through his imagination.

ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. Sisters Rocha, Mia, Kimberly, and Georgiam continue the legacy of their momma’s connection to art through Galeria Paloma. Photo by Angel Palanca

Carlos’ Color bringing him full circle as an actor. His first exhibit as a full-time artist sold out within minutes and was also held at the Power Plant Mall nearly 20 years ago. Although he doesn’t often make sculpture, this showcase offers a few pieces from his archives that will be displayed for the first time.

FISHERMAN’S HARVEST. “It’s not to show hard work. I’m most interested in describing the nobility of hard work. There’s joy, friendship, even, in working with others to accomplish a task,” Carlos said. Photo by Galeria Paloma
Carlos went into crypto

The natural evolution of Carlos ’work to go digital came from a suggestion to explore another way to celebrate his 72nd birthday in February. Through his collaboration with graphic designer Isaiah Cacnio, Carlos invites viewers to “run away” from the expressionist scenes he envisions. He pushes beyond the boundaries of a traditional canvas by adding movement to his art through the added dimension of time. Since the ownership of the NFTs is documented, the historical background of each piece is publicly available and collectors can view the history on the Ethereum blockchain through the Foundation.

Art for everyone

Galeria Paloma will showcase the arts and talents of international and Filipino artists through three more exhibitions that combine the two art forms. Focused on exhibitions, education, and empowerment through the work they do in the community, Galeria Paloma aims to deliver high -caliber art in bite -sized pieces to reach a wider audience. Part of this goal includes hosting exhibitions in high-rise venues to change perspectives, thus providing opportunities for everyone to enjoy the artists they work with.

CHU, PINUGU, LAUCHENGCO. Sisters Georgia Rocha Chu and Mia Rocha Lauchengco were with Mano Amiga co-founder and executive director, Lynn Pinugu, at the opening of The Colors of Carlos. Photo by Galeria Paloma
Mano Amiga

Beyond collaborating with artists at all stages of their careers, Galeria Paloma values ​​sustainable solutions to impact social change. Through their partnership with Mano Amiga, a portion of the proceeds from Carlos’ Color‘will empower and educate poor children. “Providing scholarships for children from low-income families will help students recover from the loss of education and receive the quality education they need and deserve,” he said. Lynn Pinugu, Mano Amiga co-founder and executive director.

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Modern art at home

“The art of crypto is not meant to replace traditional art forms, such as painting or sculpture, but rather to expand what we consider art and how we ensure art in this new digital era. We are hoping to make the local art market even more familiar and provide seamless ways to collect and display crypto art, ”said gallery director Kimberly Delgado.

Finding new ways to appreciate digital art include Samsung The Frame TVs. The Frame is Samsung’s Lifestyle TV designed to deliver incredible resolution through a high design. Galeria Paloma’s partnership with Samsung Philippines provides opportunities for art collectors to display their collected digital artwork in a way that is both seamless and inspiring.

Carlos’ Color is not only the first installment of the four-part series put on by Galeria Paloma, it is an open invitation for viewers to experience Carlos ’works and create an understanding of the latest expression of the art world, the NFT’s. – Rappler.com