CORE contemporary art

Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF) 2025

Group Exhibition:-

Malaysia:-
APIS
PoOi
Tijan
Sean
Shí

Philippines:-
Aleng Lukresya
Chesca Co
Christina Dy
Doktor Karayom
Efren Madlangsakay Jr.
Eunice Sanchez
FM Monteverde
Ikang Gonzales
Ikea Rizalon
Isha Naguiat
Jack De Castro
Katherine Nuñez
Kirk Dijamco
Lance Gomez
Lyn Patricio
Maricar Tolentino
Marionne Contreras
Noelle Varela
Paola Germar
Paolo Icasas
Regina Reyes
Renato Barja Jr.
Su Yenne x Gatcch
Wesley Valenzuela
Yas Sehob

Vernissage: 11th July 2025 (10am – 5pm)

Public Admission:
11th – 13th July 2025
(10am – 9pm)

Marquis Events Place, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines

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  • CROSS CURRENT 2

The “Cross Currents” exhibition fosters dialogue between the contemporary art landscapes of the Philippines and Malaysia, bridging creative communities and highlighting shared cultural threads, distinct techniques, and historical influences. Curated by Scarlette Lee (Malaysia) and Marionne Contreras (Philippines), this initiative challenges boundaries and explores how local narratives resonate in broader, cross-cultural contexts.

Artistic Exchange and Cultural Dialogue

At its heart, “Cross Currents” celebrates artistic exchange, showcasing Filipino and Malaysian artists exploring the intersection of tradition and modernity. Featuring diverse expressions across themes, mediums, and styles, the exhibition emphasizes both commonalities and contrasts, celebrating each nation’s cultural heritage and global relevance.

Fostering Collaboration and Innovation

More than a visual showcase, “Cross Currents” is a platform for meaningful dialogue through artist talks, panel discussions, and interactive events. These engagements deepen cultural understanding, inspire fresh artistic approaches, and spark ongoing collaborations, enriching the creative landscapes of both nations.

A Celebration of Heritage and Contemporary Art

This collaboration critically examines the shared heritage of the Philippines and Malaysia while spotlighting each artist’s innovative vision. By blending tradition with contemporary practices, “Cross Currents” underscores the importance of cross-cultural engagement in shaping dynamic, relevant art for a global audience.

  • MALAYSIA
  • APIS
  • Po Oi
  • SEAN
  • TIJAN
  • Shí
  • PHILIPPINES
  • Christina Dy
  • SUPERSTITIONS

This series draws inspiration from Ema tablets—small wooden plaques used in Japanese shrines, where visitors write wishes or prayers and leave them hanging in hopes they’ll be granted. These tablets often carry messages of health, success, love, or protection, blending spirituality with folk belief.

In this project, the Ema form becomes a vessel for folkloric imaginings—charms carved with quiet hopes, offerings to unseen spirits, or talismans meant to ward off misfortune. Artists are invited to channel the rich world of omens, ancestral superstitions, whispered rituals, and protective symbols, crafting works that speak to the age-old human urge to influence fate. Whether rooted in personal tradition or invented myth, each piece becomes part of a shared ritual space—where belief and personal superstitions meet.

  • Aleng Lukresya
  • Chesca Co
  • Doktor Karayom
  • Efren Madlangsakay Jr.
  • Eunice Sanchez
  • FM Monteverde
  • Ikang Gonzales
  • Ikea Rizalon
  • Isha Naguiat
  • Jack De Castro
  • Katherine Nuñez
  • Kirk Dijamco
  • Lance Gomez
  • Lyn Patricio
  • Maricar Tolentino
  • Marionne Contreras
  • Noelle Varela
  • Paola Germar
  • Paolo Icasas
  • Regina Reyes
  • Renato Barja Jr.
  • Su Yenne X Gatcch
  • Wesley Valenzuela
  • Yas Sehob

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