Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the studio has become the breeding ground for a new generation of artists.
Marti Juan, Paolo Felices, Melody Lim, Vera Juan, Tiffany King, Krizia Jimenez, Tzu Lin, Kris Carlos, Marco Magallona, Luke Habal and Mai Evangelista.
Paolo Felices
ENGRAVED signet
BIRD sculpture
Krizia Jimenez
TURITELLA
Tzu Lin
BROOCH
Liliana Manahan
EARRINGS
Melody Lim
BUTTERFLY hair stick
Marco Magallona
Mai Evangelista
SNUFF bottle
Skeleton sculpture
SILVER brooch
Tiffany King
Janina Arias
Kris Carlos
KENJI Io
Studio 925, a school and shared creative space for bench jewelers and metalsmiths, recently had its first exhibition, entitled Mano Mano, at Aphro, The Alley, Karrivin Plaza, Makati City.
Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the studio has become the breeding ground for a new generation of artists.
“Mano Mano” is dedicated to Redenta “Eden” Villegas Arias, a stunning showcase of the amazing beauty of handmade metal work.
The outstanding talents whose works are on exhibit are Janina Villegas Arias, Kris Carlos, Mai Evangelista, Paolo Felices, Kenji Io, Koichi Io, Krizia Jimenez, Marti Juan, Vera Juan,, Tiffany King, Marie Kinomes, Melody Lim, Tzu Lin, Marco Magallona, Lilianna Manahan, Mariko Sumioka and Wataru Yamazaki.
Masterpieces on exhibition made by both students and instructors show the full spectrum of skills that the studio offers and learning process on all levels and cultivation of artistic vision. Each artist showcases in individual areas creations that are stunning, captivating and awe-inspiring. They echo a voice, a point of view and space that matters.
Studio925 is a sacred space and platform for preservation and sustainability of age-old techniques, traditions and craft wherein they are given presence and relevance in modern times.
Catch it until 24 July.
