Women artists have long been pushed to the margins of art history, their voices often overshadowed, their contributions underrecognized. But times are shifting, and spaces like Robinsons Land ARTablado are at the helm of this change. With “Liquid Dreams” at Robinsons Galleria and “Mutya” at Robinsons Antipolo, both on view until 15 March, women step into the light — not just as muses but as creators, visionaries and provocateurs. These exhibitions, in celebration of March as International Women’s Month, don’t just display art; they challenge the narrative, assert presence and demand recognition in a world that has too often looked the other way.
Four artists — Mylene Quito, Valerie Teng, Isah Rodillo and Sigwada Knicolai — join forces in “Liquid Dreams,” a show that delves into abstraction, fluidity and transformation. The exhibition presents a world where emotions flow freely, boundaries dissolve and intuition guides creation.
Over at Robinsons Antipolo, “Mutya” — a showcase by senior high school students from La Salle College of Antipolo — takes a different yet equally powerful approach. The exhibit’s title is a Filipino term that connotes beauty, charm and value. She is Inspiration herself, a muse. The students’ works explore the deeper dimensions of beauty, beyond physical appearances, presenting femininity as both delicate and resilient.
One of the exhibition’s focal points is a striking centerpiece: a single pearl necklace shared by different women, symbolizing unity in diversity. The various artworks surrounding it offer unique interpretations of what it means to be a woman in today’s world.
ARTablado’s commitment to women in art is a much-needed counterforce to the historical marginalization of female artists. As Teng aptly puts it, “Platforms like ARTablado have further highlighted women’s contributions, proving that women artists are not just participants but leaders in the country’s art movement.”
“Liquid Dreams” and “Mutya” underscore how women are storytellers, disruptors and change-makers.
ARTablado in Ortigas is at Level 3 Veranda of Robinsons Galleria along EDSA. ARTablado in Antipolo is at the Upper Ground Floor, North Wing of Robinsons Antipolo.