About The Exhibition
Opens on DEC. 6, 2025
SATURDAY, 6PM
“Alay is a yearly tribute to the MUSE that forever kindles the passion for art in every Filipino soul ” — Dr. Joven Cuanang
Boston Art Gallery proudly presents Alay 28, the 28th edition of its annual group exhibition—a much-anticipated tradition in the Philippine art scene. Since 1997, Alay has served as the gallery’s year-end show, gathering diverse artistic voices. Founded and nurtured by Dr. Joven Cuanang, the owner of Boston Art Gallery, the exhibition underscores the gallery’s commitment to contemporary Filipino art. It also highlights its long-standing role in fostering cultural exchange and artistic growth for nearly three decades.
Boston Art Gallery has become a space for nurturing creativity and dialogue. Over the years, the gallery has supported countless Filipino artists, from established names to emerging talents. Alay 28 continues this legacy by uniting contemporary Filipino artists who have previously exhibited there. Their participation shows loyalty to the institution and reflects the evolving nature of contemporary art in the country. Each edition of Alay becomes both a reflection of the past and a glimpse of the future. It reveals how artistic practices grow while staying rooted in tradition.
Curated by Sir Demetrio Dela Cruz, Alay 28 opens this December, inviting the public to reflect on art, culture, and community. The exhibition offers a dynamic showcase that honors tradition while exploring new possibilities in Philippine art. As the year ends, Alay 28 reminds us of creativity’s enduring power to bring people together, inspire dialogue, and celebrate the richness of Filipino artistry.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Earl Agustin • Ben Albino • Dave Alcon • Aldron Anchinges • Isko Andrade • John Paul Antido • Marlon Asparen • Jonas Miguel Arlegui • Jed Aralca • Lendl Arvin • Jessa Balag • Dale Bagtas • Reen Barrera • Jade Cabauatan • Jeff Cabrera • Demosthenes Campos • RC Caringal • Kendall Colindon • Domeng Cruz • Christian Culangan • Rene Cuvos • D.A. Darren Dave • Michael Delmo • Eugene Dominguez • Dra. Janet De Grano • Demet • Yhana Dela Paz • Regie Dela Torre • Ces Eugenio
Kim Gaceja • Bam Garibay • Nina Garibay • Danica Hutalla • Joey Ibuyat • Binong Javier • Billie Jean • Jonathan Joven • Mark Justiniani • David Kaufman • Rachel Anne Lacaba • Erwin Leaño • Sut Loayon • Steph Lopez • Jonathan Madeja • Gabriel Manalastas • Clark Manalo • Neil Manalo • Jomark Merez • Richard Montero • Nic Navarro • Otto Neri • Yul Servo Nieto • Jim Orencio
Anthony Palomo • John Perry Pellejera • Patrick Pura • Paula Reyes • Nelson Ricahuerta • Charles Rosal • Elmer Roslin • Roel Salvatierrra • Jerson Samson • Arturo Sanchez Jr. • Cocoy Santos • Ioannis Sicuya • Brave Singh • Manuel Sintos • Adeo Sta. Juana • Jocel Tabudlo • CJ Tañedo • Francesko Tolentino • Jun Tuplano • Kiko Urquiola • Abril Valdemoro • Roma Valles • Michael Villagante • Jay Virina • Chino Yulo • Pablo Zingapan
Residente: Surreal Art Amid Climate Crisis
Residente, a painting by Elmer Roslin for Alay 28 group exhibition at Boston Art Gallery, presents a surrealist portrayal of everyday life amid crisis. The work depicts a towering house surrounded by floodwaters, immediately evoking familiar yet unsettling scenes of flooding.
In this surreal setting, Roslin’s simplified and distorted human-like figures carry out their ordinary routines. A gathering unfolds—a celebration around a table with drinks—while onlookers stand on the terrace, bewildered by the world around them. Others continue their daily grind, seemingly unfazed by the chaos. Some even appear to enjoy the floodwaters, splashing and playing as if it were a casual pastime, oblivious to the dangers it could bring.
Through Residente, Roslin reflects on resilience and denial in the face of climate disasters. Despite the tragedy unfolding, people continue with their lives. Life goes on, no matter what challenges it faces.
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