Tropical Blooms by Melissa Yeung-Yap
Cover Tropical Blooms by Melissa Yeung-Yap
Tropical Blooms by Melissa Yeung-Yap

Filipino artist and female entrepreneur expresses her flair for the creatives in her celebration of a decade-long artistic journey

From November 24 until December 7, ArtistSpace holds an exhibit that highlights Melissa Yeung-Yap’s strength in the creative industry, along with her character as a social entrepreneur, field researcher, and devoted philanthropist. Yeung-Yap is known to reach out to communities from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with the prevailing vision to sustain the Philippines’ tangible heritage. Her crafts incorporate the materials she sourced and the market products of the cultural treasures from our country’s rich tradition which is clearly reflected in her works of art. Yeung-Yap’s years of experience as an artist clearly resemble her passion and profession, making her mission to honour the Filipino culture stand out at best.

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Dubbed 10-10-10, the preview dedicated to Yeung-Yap symbolizes her 10th anniversary in the art scene, her 10th solo exhibition, and her profound collaboration with over 10 Philippine indigenous and artisan communities. Organised by Art Lounge Manila and curated by Ricky Francisco, the showcase generously presents her paintings, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), sculptures, and interactive digital works.

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Sunrise Blooms by Melissa Yeung-Yap
Above Sunrise Blooms by Melissa Yeung-Yap
Sunrise Blooms by Melissa Yeung-Yap

10-10-10 bears Yeung-Yap’s style, imagination, creative energy, and commitment to translating vernacular motifs into a rather contemporary visual language. In particular, her tapestry-like works represent the vibrant colours and spectacular textures of flowers in perfect harmony with our country’s homegrown fabrics. See more of Yeung-Yap’s masterworks that were the results of her engagement and love for the Filipino culture while you contemplate the past, the present, and the future; woven together at ArtistSpace.

Read also: Melissa Yeung-Yap on Highlighting the Art of Central Luzon

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Peña Seda by Melissa Yeung-Yap
Above Peña Seda by Melissa Yeung-Yap
Peña Seda by Melissa Yeung-Yap

ArtistSpace is located at the ground level of Ayala Museum Annex, Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City. For queries, contact info@artloungemanila.com or Precy at +639355511305.


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Kristina Isabel Oviedo
Features Writer, Tatler Philippines
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Kristina's passion to write came from her love for books. If her nose isn't buried in one nor her fingers are tapping away on a keyboard working on a write-up, you'll find her having a feast at a new restaurant or savouring coffee in the nearest shop listening to rock music. Also interested in computer games and all things Japan, she spends her free time playing Dota 2, watching anime, as well as reading manga.