At the heart of the tiny yet bustling Ayala Museum’s ArtistSpace unfolded a compelling artistic conversation between earth’s two great frontiers — the sky above and the ocean below. Conceptualized and realized by visual artists Kenver Resuello and Philipp Ines, the two collaborated hand-in-hand for a singular message which resonated with the gallery: To conserve our environment. The recent two-man exhibition, courtesy of Dr. Joven Cuanang's Pintô Art Museum and Arboretum, was aptly titled As Above, So Below.

Kenver, who balances a 24-hours-is-not-enough-in-a-day life between medicine and art, is currently a Nuclear Medicine resident at St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City in Taguig City. He finds creative grounding in painting.

Philipp, on the other hand, is a full-time artist who dedicates hour after hour each day to painting. At night, he reflects and ponders upon new ideas.

Focused on the sky or the “above,” Kenver showcased dramatic skyscapes rich in color and flush with light. These atmospheric landscapes, often mirrored by tranquil waters, evoked the vastness and beauty of open spaces.

In contrast, Philipp painted the “below” in vibrant underwater scenes filled with fish, turtles, coral reefs, aquatic plants and anemones. His pieces celebrated the ocean as the origin of life, as he histed at human presence through subtle elements like goggles and watchful eyes. His marine still life transformed sea plants into serene, botanical-inspired compositions.

Both Kenver and Philipp credit their provincial upbringing for their artistic journeys, where early encounters with nature and culture deeply shaped their creative outlook.

“I’ve always been drawn to landscapes,” Kenver reflected. “Growing up in Pangasinan, I’ve been captivated by the beauty of nature — the skies, the mountains, the seas. I incorporate gestural elements into my artworks to convey the deeper concepts and emotions that the scenes evoke.”

Philipp recalled a pivotal childhood memory: “In third grade, my cousin took me to the Vargas Museum. That’s where I first laid my eyes on Fernando Amorsolo’s work. His paintings looked just like the place I grew up in — a rural setting, full of light, with vibrant color, and bursting with life. That moment awakened my passion for art and where I come from.”