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Filipino folklore and tradition is such a rich resource of stories and imagery that local artists have turned to it for inspiration. There are those who draw from it directly while there are others who go beyond and come up with new and whimsical worlds that ignite wonder and excite the mind.
There is something about a town, a city, or a particular piece of land that can make those who are receptive to inspiration live and breathe art.
When one thinks of Mindoro, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the white-sand beach strip of Puerto Galera. But this island—which happens to be the seventh-largest island in the Philippines—also takes pride in its unspoiled islets, expansive natural parks, mystic waterfalls, and biodiverse wildlife.
When it comes to creating art, artists often get inspiration from what they know: their own experiences, captivating stories they see or hear, or tales from their hometown. For Pampagueño artist Mylene Quito, it's her motherhood that has given birth (pun intended) to her art. And from May 1 to May 15, her latest collection will be on display at Robinsons Galleria's ARTablado through a solo exhibit titled "Portraits and Patterns of Unconditional Live.