Midas touch: Jonathan Matti mounts Bay Area artist Chris Patio’s sold-out show
Jonathan Matti, Paulino Que, Hetty Que, Yorkie Gomez, artists Pam Yan Santos and John Santos.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY LUIS ESPIRITU FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE
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Daily TribuneJonathan Matti, Paulino Que, Hetty Que, Yorkie Gomez, artists Pam Yan Santos and John Santos.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY LUIS ESPIRITU FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE
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Amanda de Guzman Debraux and Ina Estacio.
Artist Tracie Dizon and A2A’s Binky Dizon.
Artists Nilo Ilarde and Freddie Aquilizan.
Atty. Gary Jimenez, Commissioner Alvin Limlingan, Special Envoy to China Benny Tenchico, SSS President and CEO Raul Joseph de Claro.
Can Yavuz of the Ames Yavuz Gallery, art dealer Pico Gonzales.
Carla Tengco and CCP vice chairman Carissa Oledan Coscolluela.
Carrie and Richie Yang.
Caryn Queck and Darshini Kahn of the Ames Yavuz Gallery.
Cinthy Recto, Pin Guingona, Tingting Cojuangco and Eric Recto.
Emily Que Yap, Joy Go and Mel Sua.
Francis and Erica Reyes
Jason Ong, CEZA Administrator Katrina Ponce Enrile and Ipe Cruz.
Jerry and Hazel Wong.
Jocelyn Patio and man of the hour, the artist Chris Patio.
Joe Miro
Johnny Velasquez, Commissioner Alvin Limlingan, and Maripi Muscat.
Malacanan Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo Tantoco, Micah Gonzalez and Powie Tantoco.
Marilu Batchelor, Anne Marie Saguil, Cinthy Recto, Special Envoy to the UAE Karen Santos, Jet Acuzar Atienza.
Siblings Chris and Isabelle Ocier.
Tina Cuevas and Capt. Stanley Ng.
vetted scene.
Known for his magical, relaxed yet elegantly luxe interiors, top interior designer Jonathan Matti casts his Midas touch in his other ventures, such as the special events he has mounted at Vetted.
Every show that he has hosted in the creative space he founded has been a resounding success, from Elmer Borlongan’s first bronze sculpture exhibition the pop-up that featured fashion, decor and jewelry by Anne Marie Saguil and Mark Wilson; Vien Valencia’s solo show titled “Strolling Home;” Tonette Martel’s vintage trunk show; to the Gilded Evening that showcased art and fine antique furniture and decor.
Vetted’s first event for 2025 — Bay Area artist Chris Patio’s first solo exhibition titled “Heritage & Algorithm” — was just as phenomenally successful, with all 13 paintings sold by the time of the artist’s reception last 19 February. Just like in previous events, Manila’s social swans, big-game collectors and art aficionados graced the reception and met with the artist, who was overwhelmed with the crowd’s enthusiastic response to his works. It was a fitting reintroduction to Manila’s art scene after an absence of close to three decades.
With Vetted’s fast-growing reputation as the venue for showcasing talent, it wouldn’t be surprising if one of the world’s top contemporary artists shows at the space. And I heard it will be soon!
