Exhibitions

More than just falling under the genre of children’s literature, fairy tales now transcend being initially written for young children. With numerous television and film adaptations readily available to all, this particular form of entertainment for all ages has become a visual rendering that can be accessed easily and repeatedly even on our mobile phones.

The big screen adaptations of classic fairy tales from 1937’s first feature-length animated film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” all the way to 2019’s “Frozen II” and even 2021’s “Encanto” continue to enthrall us with their familiar imagery and music. The stories also encourage us to find ways to embody our own inner princess/heroine. We are inspired to dream big and overcome challenges and trials and find our purpose.

With stories ranging from being royal by birth, royal by marriage, or people doing heroic deeds, the female central figures are complex and multifaceted. They come from different backgrounds and cultures and show characteristics of innate goodness, resilience, and independence. While some characters have magical powers and abilities, others oftentimes rely on their intelligence, resourcefulness, and determination to go through what they need to face.

Visual Artist Astrid Castillo-Almario revisits one of her favorite themes, fairy tales, in an exhibition highlighting the fascinating back stories of our beloved childhood heroines through the intricate yet delicate rendering of their costumes. Taking off from her 2023 exhibit titled “Timeless”, she continues to explore even more in-depth some of the princesses and heroines of these big-screen adaptations. Ironically much like Astrid herself, some of the characters she has chosen to feature in this second iteration of her Timeless series are women who challenge the traditional societal archetypes.

Astrid Castillo-Almario’s “Timeless II” runs at Galerie Joaquin Rockwell from September 26-October 5, 2024 with an Artist Reception on September 28 at 5 pm. Galerie Joaquin Rockwell is located at the R3 Level of Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati. For inquiries, contact +63 915 4145502 or email galeriejoaquin@gmail.com.