Exhibitions

Casa Juan expands its fine Filipino homeware line with a limited edition collection of side tables, jewelry boxes, clocks, and serving trays by Filipino contemporary artist, Dominic Rubio. This exploration of the functional art concept proposes a new way of appreciating and integrating Rubio’s distinctive “people types” in turn-of-the-century Philippine traditional garb into homes and private spaces. This meeting of the minds also furthers the conversation on accessible art. Casa Juan Founder, Michelle Asence Fontelera explains, “We expanded our collection to include trays, clocks, jewelry boxes and tables. The idea was to promote purposeful Filipino art. This is art that you can actually use. The collection also hones in on the idea of ‘art for all.’”

Featured in this special collection of objets d’arts are prints from Rubio’s Paseo en Moto (currently on exhibit at Galerie Joaquin in Madrid) and Sol Dorado. The artist shares: “Gusto kong ipakita yung Maynila noong araw, parang Europe. Napakaganda. Ang sarap ipinta.” This collaboration also marks Rubio’s first foray into functional art, made more accessible to a larger audience. He explains, “Masaya ako kasi ngayon, hindi lang sa painting at sculpture makikita ang mga gawa ko. Maibabahagi ko na siya sa mga taong mahilig sa art, kolektor man o hindi. At tsaka functional siya; puwede talagang gamitin.” With pieces from this special partnership, Casa Juan and Rubio impart the value in celebrating our culture, identity as a people, and our distinct way of life.

“Casa Juan x Dominic Rubio” runs from April 30 - May 10, 2024 at Galerie Joaquin Rockwell, with an Event Reception on April 30 Tuesday at 6 PM. Galerie Joaquin Rockwell is located at the R3 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City. For inquiries, contact Galerie Joaquin at +63 915 414 5502 or email galeriejoaquinrockwell@gmail.com.