Our prints are exhibited at Gravity Art Space as part of “Island Impressions” for Print Fair+ @GAS.

Press release: Island Impressions is a compelling showcase gathers print collectives and studios from across the archipelago. Each group brings their own local context, visual language, and cultural roots to the fore. Featured are: BIE (Luzon), ILCP (Dumaguete), Grupo Balhag (Bacolod), Kikik Kollective (Iloilo), Pasilyo Press (Zambales), PLELEMUDA (Mindanao), and Hiugyon (Iloilo).

Island Impressions is a collective assertion that printmaking is collaborative and thriving well beyond the capital.

Print Fair+ @GAS is a month-long festival celebrates the ever-evolving world of printmaking in the Philippines, spotlighting its growing relevance in contemporary art and the artists who are constantly pushing its boundaries. Eight exhibitions, each for two-weeks, and celebrating international Print Day in May!

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Exhibition is currently on view until May 30, 2025.

Gravity Art Space is located at 1810 Mother Ignacia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City.

Print Fair+ @GAS was organized by Angela Silva (Rolling Paper Press), Marz Aglipay (Marz Today), and Gravity Art Space.

Magpadaghan

The sustainability of the agricultural island of Negros lies in how the community at large navigate its economic landscape. Despite the abundance of the local produce and the establishment of marine protected areas, the prices still relatively soar that most households opt for grocery items. Since 2021, talks of the impending construction of the international airport have been encouraging landowners, who are mostly farmers, to sell their lands instead, because of the operational costs of farming. Meanwhile, gentrification and the reclamation projects in coastal towns are currently the celebrated indicators of economic progress; their impact on marine life is yet to be seen. In 2024, the country’s Supreme Court upheld a ruling that allows commercial fishing companies to operate in municipal waters, as close as 15 kilometers from the shore.

The Bisaya term “magpadaghan” translates to “to produce a large amount.” In this exhibition, the artists visualize their personal observations/concerns relating to food security and local markets through printmaking. The prints were hand-pulled on different substrates such as upcycled fabric and handmade papers, highlighting the use of locally available materials. ILCP Art Space has been holding print days since its first hosting of “Print Day in May” in 2024 at their home/studio.

Corey

Iboto

rubbercut print on paper

6 x 6 inches (paper), 12.6 x 12.6 inches (framed)

2025

Many children and even adults today are consuming processed meals, neglecting the value of fruits and vegetables that are abundant in our local markets. This shift affects not only our health but also our local farmers and food economy.

Through my art, I aim to raise awareness of the importance of eating healthy and supporting local agriculture. I believe we must advocate for leaders who prioritize food security and promote sustainable, community-based solutions. By highlighting the connection between our choices and our well-being, I hope to inspire others to "iboto" (vote for) a healthier future.

About the Artist

Lorenzo Tusañeza (Corey) is a tattoo artist who has been in practice for 10 years with his own studio. He is currently studying at Silliman University in the Fine Arts Department. He specializes in black and gray tattooing, charcoal drawing, printmaking, and airbrush.

Recently, he had been part of an exhibition in October 2024, this was the “Marzing Machine Print Exchange and Exhibition” (Luzon Art Fair).

Methuselah Olazo

Gikaon sa Kanlaon

rubbercut print on upcycled fabric

7 x 7 inches (fabric), 12.6 x 12.6 inches (framed)

2025

There are many good benefits to farming in areas with volcanoes because the soil around them is nutritious. But in exchange for having a bountiful harvest of vegetables or fruits, what if the alternative is danger and calamity brought by volcanoes?

I live in one of the cities of Negros Oriental. One of the sources of our vegetables is Canlaon City or the so-called Vegetable Basket of Negros Oriental. But in the year 2024, the Kanlaon Volcano erupted. Many were affected by its eruption, and one of them was the farmers. Since then, whenever I go to the local grocery store in our city, the vegetables aisles are always lacking or empty. Their restocking also takes a long time before there is a new shipment of vegetables. There are many farmers in our city and the prices are also cheap but it is not enough to supply the entire province of Negros Oriental.

The challenge now is how to balance the blessings of nature with the risks it poses and find ways to support the farmers who feed us when disaster strikes.

About the Artist

Methuselah Olazo is a multimedia artist and creative assistant based in Negros Oriental. She has taken a few Bachelor of Fine Arts and Multimedia Art units. Her works are inspired by the local flora, fauna, and different cuisines.

In October 2024, her most recent exhibition, Marzing Machine Print Exchange and Exhibition, was featured at the Luzon Art Fair. She now focuses on multimedia arts and is exploring other traditional mediums.

Mia Angela

Mga Sangkap sa Luto ni Mama

rubbercut print on handmade grass paper

6 x 6 inches (paper), 12.6 x 12.6 inches (framed)

Women, particularly mothers, are the backbone of food security within their households. Often responsible for budgeting, selecting, and preparing meals, they play a central role in ensuring their families are well nourished. With rising costs of goods, these women have become increasingly inventive, transforming limited resources into delicious and nutritious meals that sustain their families without breaking the bank.

This piece is inspired by my own mama, a gifted and resourceful cook (and frankly, the best cook I know!) who has mastered the art of creating hearty and healthy meals, even when working with a tight budget. No matter how few ingredients she has, she can always make something nourishing and satisfying—an ability I deeply admire and continuously draw inspiration from. She taught me how to be creative and resourceful, not just in the kitchen, but in every aspect of my life.

2025

About the Artist

Mia Angela is a visual artist born and based in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, mostly known for her vibrant, candy-colored works. Her creative process is spontaneous, and she draws inspiration from her interactions with the people she meets, the places she operates in, and the different experiences that shape her everyday life.

She has participated in several group art exhibitions, namely the “Marzing Machine Print Exchange and Exhibition” (2024, Luzon Art Fair,) “PH Map Group Art Exhibition” (2024, Arté Gallery and The Henry Resort Dumaguete Gallery), “LULAN, ULILA, LIHAM, ALAGA, NAMAN”  (2024, Parola UP Fine Arts Gallery), and “Women in their Environment” (2023, Museo De La Salle).

Mia graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Silliman University and currently works as a full-time illustrator for ARK Solves.

MP Villahermosa

Inun-unan

rubbercut print on gloss-coated paper

6 x 6 inches (paper), 12.6 x 12.6 inches (framed)

Inun-unan is a staple dish common to most households in Tanjay City. It involves simple ingredients and simple preparation, but the threat of rising prices make this dish more expensive nowadays. Tanjay is both a coastal and a mountainous city, we have three barangays that have access to the sea, yet there is no proper port for the fishermen. Our largest barangays are also up in the mountains, but the lack of farms, farmers, and agricultural machines have us process our goods with private agribusinesses. The city also has no proper area for the farmers to sell their produce, as the markets are not maintained, and the 'ladlaran' (vegetable market) is just the pavement of the plaza, right by the road and only on weekends. The main cause for the threat in food security here in Tanjay is poor planning and management. Agriculture has not been prioritized, as well as the farmers and fishermen, thus the reason for high prices. Simple dishes like inun-unan only become accessible in selected and specific days, whether it be days with good weather, the schedule for the market, the state of the sea, or even just when income is stable.

2025

About the Artist

Mary Pauleen Villahermosa is a multi-media artist based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Major in Studio Art. Her process of medium experimentation and different styles mainly depict everyday objects and ‘the ordinary’ using techniques related to, however, not limited to: digital illustration, traditional illustration, printmaking, sculpture, and photography.

Her most recent exhibition was the “Marzing Machine Print Exchange and Exhibition” (October 2024, Luzon Art Fair). As of latest, her current projects include her ongoing thesis work that delve into the connection of memories and the subconscious towards objects; specifically with fish, and anything fish related—through the process of printmaking.

Tin Palattao

Singko ang Tapok

cyanotype on paper

6 x 6 inches (paper), 12.6 x 12.6 inches (framed)

Towns in Negros Oriental host farmers’ markets once a week to provide spaces for small-scale farmers to sell their produce. Distinct in these farmers’ markets is the “tapok” system: the produce is usually measured as a handful (not by weight) and sold at a standard price as low as PHP 5.00. In this print, the artist revisits an old project involving a series of photographs of the farmers’ market in Valencia, Negros Oriental, in 2015. Over time, this market gained popularity, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. To boost local economy, the town has then allowed entry of vendors and products from other towns, which attracted more people. What was a simple, small-scale vegetable and fruit market was gentrified to become a version of the Salcedo Market (at least in the artist’s perspective). As the market grows, the prices has increased, throngs of visitors come but mostly not to buy produce, and there are less of the tapok – let alone the creative display of the produce. The market thrives, but not fairly for its own people.

A cyanotype is an early photographic/printmaking technique first employed by Anna Atkins for botanical documentation. In this print, the image was hand-printed as a cyanotype to embody the artist’s memory of the old Valencia farmer’s market.

2025

About the Artist

Tin Palattao is a cyanotype artist and printmaker based in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Her works are personal exploration of the limits of space with current location as reference point and interpretation of memory using tactile and alternative methods of image making. She works as a full-time language editor.

Her most recent exhibitions include “Creative Non-fiction” (March 2025, Everything’s Fine Books and Gallery), “Echoing Messages” (January 2025, Mugna Gallery), “Istorya Ginagmay: Narrative in Miniature” (December 2024-January 2025, Damgo Coffee Shop), “Marzing Machine Print Exchange and Exhibition” (October 2024, Luzon Art Fair), and “LULAN, ULILA, LIHAM, ALAGA, NAMAN” (March 2024, Parola UP Fine Arts Gallery).

In 2021, Tin co-founded ILCP Art Space with her partner Irma Lacorte.