The exhibition “Colors of Chagall” at the Pintô Art Museum stands as a celebration of color, imagination, and artistic dialogue. It draws inspiration from the fantastical visions and radiant palettes of Marc Chagall. Contemporary Filipino artists came together to reinterpret his influence in a local and modern context. The result is a collection that feels both global in inspiration and distinctly Filipino in voice.

Marc Chagall is known for dreamlike compositions and radiant colors that transport viewers into a poetic world.. In this exhibition, artists engage with that legacy not through direct imitation but through translation. They take the vibrancy, optimism, and surrealist undertones of Chagall and weave them into their own narratives. The works create a dialogue between past and present, between European modernism and Philippine contemporary art.

The works in “Colors of Chagall” span from bright explorations of color to intimate reflections on memory, spirit, and connection. Each painting resonates with the audience in its own way, offering not just aesthetic delight but also reflective depth. The exhibition creates a spectrum of emotions, from joy and hope to quiet introspection.

Beyond the individual works, the show demonstrates Pintô Art Museum’s commitment to bridging cultural influences while nurturing Filipino creativity. By positioning Chagall as a point of inspiration, the exhibition underscores the universality of art’s power while showcasing the richness of local artistic voices. Visitors are invited not only to witness an homage to Chagall but to see how his luminous language of color continues to inspire and transform.

Through “Colors of Chagall,” Pintô Art Museum once again affirms its role as a vital space for dialogue, innovation, and artistic regeneration. The show becomes both a tribute and a forward-looking exploration, offering audiences a radiant journey into the transformative power of color.

participating artists:

Adrian Trijo • Aldron Anchinges • Alex Aguilar • Ambit Mendoza • Andy Orencio • Angelie Banaag • Anthony Palomo • Anton Belardo • Anton Villaflor • Art Sanchez • Billie Jean • Bon Mujeres • Candice Arellano • Carlo Saavedra • Carlo Talion

Ces Eugenio • Charlie Co • Chino Yulo • Chito Ignacio • CJ Tañedo • Cocoy Santos • Dale Bagtas • Dana Bote • Daniel Aligaen • Daphne Aguilar • Darel Javier • David Kaufman • Demet • Demosthenes Campos • DengCoy Miel • Edz Calimlim • Edrick Daniel • EJ Cabangon

Elmer Borlongan • Elmer Roslin • Emman Acasio • Emmanuel Nim • Erwin Leaño • Ferdie Montemayor • Gerardo Jimenez • Grets Balajadia • Guy Custodio • Hermes Alegre • Ian Quirante • Janet De Grano • Japs Antido • Jeffrey So • Jerson Samson • Jim Orencio • Jonathan Joven • Jonathan Olazo • Jonet Carpio • Joshua Limon Palisoc • Joven Mansit • Julien Tan

Keb Cerda • Keiye Miranda • Khervin John Gallandez • Lanelle Abueva-Fernando • Lotsu Manes • Marcel Antonio • Maria Angelica Tan • Maria Pureza Escaño • Mark Justiniani • Melissa Yeung Yap • Melvin Culaba • Nikka Reyes Aligaen • Norlie Meimban

Norman Dreo • Omar Taleon • Othoniel Otto Neri • Pablo Capati II • Paul Albert Quiano • Paul John Cabanalan • Pearle Saprid • Philipp Ines • Pogs Samson • Rachel Anne Lacaba • Raffy Napay • Reb Belleza • Reen Barrera • Rasal • Roma Valles • Romeo Lee • Ronson Culibrina • Sam Penaso • Sandra Fabie-Gfeller • Scarlet Aguilar • Steph Lopez • Taichi Kondo • Ted Peñaflor • Valeria Cavestany • Vincent Diñoso • Weena Espardinez • Wilfredo Rufon • Wire Tuazon

Elmer Roslin’s Artwork for the Colors of Chagall exhibition

Elmer Roslin’s painting evokes a surreal, dreamlike world shaped by personal and psychological tension. Figures float or fall from a clouded green sky, suggesting exile or spiritual rupture. Below, simplified-style buildings form a walled compound—both sanctuary and prison.

Inside, distorted nude figures gather in a chaotic, flooded space, engaged in restless rituals of drinking and conversation. The scene feels intimate and disoriented, as if drawn from the artist’s inner psyche. Roslin blends memory and emotion into a haunting vision of isolation, longing, and the fragility of the human spirit.

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