Since officially opening its doors to the public in 2010, Pintí´ Art Museum, has become the place-to-be and a melting pot of sorts of various arts and artists from all over the Philippines.
Owned by esteemed Filipino neurologist and patron of the arts, Dr. Joven Cuanang, the sprawling 2-hectare complex in Antipolo has been providing a platform for Filipino and foreign artists to show their works in the last three decades since the day the good doctor became a supporter of practicing artists in the region in the mid ‘80s.
I also got the biggest bonus of the day by meeting, having a chitchat, and a photo taken with the museum owner while touring Gallery 7, the latest gallery in the museum. I also met abstract expressionism artist Billie Jean, who opened her exhibit at Ilustrado 2, back-to-back with Lynyrd Paras’s at Ilustrado I, that day.
Aptly titled Undisturbed Gaze, Billie Jean’s exhibit offers a whiff of fresh air and a feeling of lightness from mostly dark, huge installations, and art forms at the entirety of Gallery 7. Ilustrado 2 transforms to be the happy place for guests and viewers where bright colors take center stage with the artist’s masterful use of pastel and neon hues.
BJ’s abstraction distinctively displays feminine vitality and shapes that come to life with rhythmic energy. This suite of works — ranging from vibrant paintings to captivating sculptures — showcases BJ’s extraordinary talent in harnessing color as a powerful compositional tool.
Indeed, Undisturbed Gaze commands our attention — allowing no disturbance, only the purest form of appreciation for the interplay of lines and colors. BJ said during our interview, focused on her art especially during the pandemic, to stay happy and undisturbed by the unfortunate events that befell the world at that time. With her art, BJ invites us to look deep within ourselves, and to encounter the beauty of the world through her vibrant creations.
So, if you happen to be in Antipolo City, drop by the Pintí´ Art Museum located at 1 Sierra Madre St. Grand Heights, Antipolo City. Relax and enjoy art viewing, learn a thing or two about Filipino heritage and history, and take photos of yourself among the many Instagram-able areas of the vast property. Be sure to drop by Billie Jean’s Undisturbed Gaze which runs until October 7, 2023, at Ilustrado 2, Gallery 7.
