Exhibitions

For her latest exhibition “Dans Le Jardin”, visual artist Ada Panopio explores the relationship between man and nature and how it extends beyond the borders of the human psyche. For Panopio, this relationship is an integral element to self-discovery and understanding not only to one’s self, but also to all finite things that exists around us.

As we near the tail-end of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the society gradually reacquires a semblance of normalcy, Ada Panopio looks back and presents works that express a more meditative visual language. Through a series of paintings, Panopio revisualizes how nature has helped her get through the tumult of the pandemic and how she––as she hopes as well for her audience, find respite and solace through nature in all its austerity and grandeur.

Serving as visual sanctuaries, Panopio allows her audience to take refuge and comfort through the light that seems to peek through a thicket of foliage or kingfisher birds that gleefully play atop towering leaves; her works–reminiscent of still photos–freezes time and candidly captures picturesque moments with sincere lightness and delicacy. A master of her own craft, Panopio deftly composes her elements with precision and balance, effectively evoking a sense of calm and peace.

Ada Panopio frames her works with an intent for us to look into the particular details of the artworks. Be it the majestic sunlight that seem to cascade through the trees, the lush colors of flora and fauna, or a single firefly floating or hiding beneath the leaves, Panopio judiciously weaves these elements into the very fabrics of each painting, allowing us to see light and life in a more profound understanding.

Ada Panopio (B. 1984) is an emerging Batangueña artist who is now making a name for herself as a consummate painter in both the local and international art scenes. She has thrived and completed the Art Show Philippines’ Online Mentoring Program. Panopio is a proud board member of Arte Bauan and Grupo Sining Batangueño, an active member of Kalatas, Daloy Likha International Artists Group and KUNST Filipino

Panopio has been featured in various media platforms. Her works have been published in Philippine Art and Beyond, Philippine Modernism, Alphabet of Filipino Contemporary Artist Book, Philippine Art and Beyond, and more. Ada is the featured artist in Europe Pinoy Media Network Magazine. She was chosen as Jurors Choice in the Batangas province wide Lakbay Sining 2019. She also contributed an artwork piece entitled “Perlas ng Silanganan” for the Philippine Embassy in Rabat, Morocco. She is also part of the Ireland Funds Singapore Virtual Charity Art Exhibition and other art for a cause projects and fund-raising exhibits.