Exhibitions

Camille Dela Rosa’s floral portraits depict a narrative arc of biological existence, from bud and bloom to ripeness and ruin, in a single bouquet. It is the fullness of this lifecycle that compels her to observe, compose, and paint these blooming subjects. Dela Rosa harmonizes her artistic insights with her own life experiences, which she presents into a classic botanical genre infused with personal symbolism.

The beauty, majesty and color of nature and the incredible tenacity of natural spaces inspire Dela Rosa’s works. In her paintings, she aims to evoke the permanence and impermanence of the natural world by portraying nature in poetic motion. The artist views her floral subjects from various perspectives to understand how it grows: upright and regal, even fluid and dance-like.

With this exhibition, Camille Dela Rosa continues to express her curiosity about how the totality of flora reclaims the language of decoration. Flowers blossom, compete, and sometimes unite as they traverse her canvas, creating a dialogue between dainty and intensity.

Camille D. Dela Rosa (b. 1982) studied at the University of the Philippines - Diliman. Her works, commencing in 1998, include Impressionist gardens, landscapes, and seascapes, among others. Her father is the late Ibarra Dela Rosa, a prolific painter, art educator, poet, and philosopher. Camille's father did not teach her how to paint, so, after his death in 1998, she taught herself and pursued her own artistic vision using her father's style and previous paintings as inspiration. Camille Dela Rosa mounted her first solo exhibition at the age of 16.

“Floral Waltz” by Camille Dela Rosa will be on view from January 19 to 29, 2023 with the artist reception scheduled on January January 24 at 5PM. Galerie Joaquin - Podium is located at the 3rd level of The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. For more information, contact +63 926 7227925, or email podium.galeriejoaquin@gmail.com.