Galerie Joaquin Online proudly presents its first solo exhibition that comprises works of highly-accomplished artistry by multi-awarded master abstractionist Raul Isidro. The online exhibition features an 8-piece collection of Isidro’s oeuvre of vibrant and splendid creations, serving as an honorable array of the artist’s blithe memoirs during the course of his life and career. With his recent successful solo exhibition and 80th birthday, the online exhibit is a continuation of Isidro’s celebration as a remarkable icon in the field of Philippine abstract art. 

“Querencia” is a Spanish word and metaphysical concept pertaining to a sanctuary or safe place. In the context of the artist’s body of work for this series, he considers his hometown of Calbayog, Western Samar as his safe space – recalling memories of nature’s treasures such as rock formations, mountains, and the ocean. Isidro depicts these treasures using his conquered technique of bold strokes, deep colors and signature forms, ever-challenging his viewers in exploring notions of spirituality, awareness, and coexistence with the world we inhabit.