The Qube Gallery and Fotomoto PH unveiled an enthralling photography exhibition dubbed “Subtle Alchemy,” featuring the works of 11 talented artists which captured the nuanced essence of the theme through lens on June 11, 2024 at the Qube Gallery, located at Design Center of Cebu, Mandaue City. The theme “Subtle Alchemy” delves into the delicate yet gradual process of transition, capturing the subtle shifts of everyday circumstances and objects from time-to-time. Embracing the dynamic nature of change and the creative spirit of experimentation, the exhibition delves into the complexities of loss and discovery, revealing the interplay between intention and serendipity.
“The backbone of the show is looking at ways that transformation occurs. Whether that’s in biological sense, in subject matter or in process. I really wanted to explore the different ways that there’s an addition and a subtraction over the course of a transformative period,” said Gio Panlilio, exhibit curator and the co-founder of Fotomoto PH.
Panlilio also exclaimed that one of the aims of the curation is to make photography be appreciated in all parts of the Philippines as well as get creatives and enthusiasts hailing from different regions, not just Manila-centric. Veejay Villafranca, co-founder of Fotomoto PH, seconded Panlilio’s statement, saying, “We’re trying to promote, hone, and collaborate to artists, photographers, and communities outside of Metro Manila, and this is our way of pr.
