Exhibitions

Nina was only three years old when she was diagnosed with autism. Her parents remember the pain of shattered dreams upon learning of her condition. The situation only strengthened their resolve to love Nina more and help her become the best that she can be. This love nurtured and paved the way for Nina’s gift.

As a child, Nina struggled to speak. And when she finally did, she still could not fully express herself. However, what she lacked in verbal articulation, she more than made up for with her immense talent in drawing, sketching, and painting. Nina’s passion for art grew and she began to paint … creating masterpieces of color that captured her vivid imagination. There were no traces of autism in her work, only her enormous creativity and artistry.

Nina is now 27 years old and an international artist who is also a huge ABBA, K-pop, and Disney fan. Nina has held several exhibits at the United Nations and Philippine consulate in New York, Macau, and the Philippines. She works well with acrylic paints, watercolor, charcoal, and colored pencils. Recently she has started creating digital works of art.

This year we celebrate her second solo exhibit titled “Enter the Dragon” to be held on February 6 to 15 at the prestigious Galerie Joaquin at the Podium Mall in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. Her fascination with the Chinese Zodiac animals is perfectly suited to the coming Year of the Dragon. Part of the proceeds will once again be donated to the REACH foundation. Truly Nina’s special hands will help to inspire and bring much-needed support for the PWD community.

You are welcome to experience Nina’s world of colors, music, and imagination. She is a ray of sunshine bringing hope, happiness, and the freshness of a new day. This is Nina seizing life’s promise.

“Enter the Dragon” by Nina Bantoto will be on view at Galerie Joaquin Podium from February 6 – 15,2024. Galerie Joaquin Podium is located on the 3rd Level, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. For more information, contact +63 926 722 7925, or email podium.galeriejoaquin@gmail.com.