To explore the property of space as a part of one’s self, and to present it as one’s very own domain and reflection is the shared artistic vision of Allan Alcantara, Aaron Bautista, Carlos ‘Totong’ Francisco II and Isidro ‘Jon’ Santos. In PROJECTSPACE, these four Neo-Angono artists capture space as it is transformed from the ephemeral and indistinct to intelligible forms that leave lingering impressions of the intangible: something mysterious and nostalgic.

In this exhibit of recent works, space, as depicted by each artist greatly varies. From landscapes such as abstract cityscapes and wispy impressions of nature, to the realm of the human, from our personal spheres of interaction to glimpses of the insides of the human body itself. When asked by Richard Gappi, former president of the Neo-Angono Artists Collective, the artists explain that they “aim to paint the exterior world in such a way as to evoke the mysterious richness and vastness of the interior world each of us carries within… the small things that strike us as poignant, even if only for a fleeting instant”.

PROJECTSPACE runs from September 30 to October 12, 2009 at the ArtistSpace.

Established in 2004 and formerly known as MuseumSpace, ArtistSpace is a commercial-run gallery owned by the Ayala Museum. ArtistSpace dedicates itself to the promotion of Philippine contemporary art and talent. By featuring a wide range of styles and media and a different artist every two weeks, ArtistSpace aims to cultivate curiosity about new art and encourage viewership by young professionals, students, and other adults.

The ArtistSpace is located at the 2/F Glass Wing of the Ayala Museum, and is accessible via the 2/F pedestrian walkway. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

Admission to ArtistSpace is free.

For more information on ArtistSpace, please call 757-7117 to 21 local 33 or e-mail artistspace@ayalamuseum.org.