Date
May 15 to June 17, 2026
Location
Galerie Stephanie 6/F East Wing, Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong City

Current Exhibition

A State of Moss

A State of Moss explores the deep connection between ecology and psychology. This exhibition shows that the natural world is not just an outside landscape, but a vital mirror for our internal healing and emotional balance. By inviting viewers into a contemplative space, the collection highlights how natural environments help us find mental equilibrium.

Moss itself is a quiet, resilient organism that grows in the margins. It softens harsh surfaces, holds moisture, and binds different elements together. In this exhibition, moss becomes a metaphor for human psychological recovery. In this show, the artworks invite visitors to slow down, ground their senses, and reflect on their own inner state.

In A State of Moss, the works captures the essence of moss through texture, form, and atmosphere. This creates a sanctuary where we can look inward and see how the earth shapes our feelings. Ultimately, it reminds us that our well- being is tied to nature, offering a path toward stillness and emotional renewal.

Notes by Agatha Charlize Gawaen

Works

A State of Moss

iv. The Spaciousness of Uncertainty

Jem Magbanua

11.7 x 16.5 inches Gouache and graphite on paper

2020

A State of Moss

Warm embrace ii

Quiban

48 x 36 inches Oil on canvas

2024

A State of Moss

With all that I have i

Quiban

24 x 18 inches Oil on canvas

2024

A State of Moss

Flow 4

Hae Ryun

10.75 x 16 inches Oil on canvas

2026

A State of Moss

I Haven’t Even Met All of Me Yet

Kim Borja

40 x 28 inches Acrylic on canvas

2024

A State of Moss

A Series of Events that Are Regularly Repeated In the Same Order I

Mikko Baladjay

20 x 15 inches Acrylic on paper

2021

A State of Moss

Tight Hope

Imam Santoso

24 x 18 inches Acrylic on canvas

A State of Moss

Ode to No One III

Mikko Baladjay

24 x 24 inches Acrylic on canvas

2022

A State of Moss

Inner Sanctuary

Ciane Xavier

10 inches in diameter Handpainted glazes on handmade porcelain

2025

A State of Moss

Together

Ciane Xavier

6 inches in diameter Hand-painted glazes on handmade stoneware

2025