23/09/2026
𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚
is a reflection on the dreams, desires, and quiet prayers we carry with us as we grow older.
Through Mimi, the artist explores the many forms that hope can take, from wishing for love and a better world to holding on when hope feels fragile, longing for someone we wish were still
here, and searching for inner peace. Each painting is a glimpse into a different kind of longing: personal and intimate, yet also
shaped by the world around us. Some wishes are simple, some deeply personal, while others reach beyond ourselves, a quiet hope for a kinder, more compassionate future.
Hopes and Wishes is an invitation to pause and remember the things we continue to believe in, even as we grow older. Because perhaps growing up does not mean outgrowing our dreams; it
simply means learning to carry them differently.
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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠
MaeSomething is a contemporary lowbrow artist whose work explores nostalgia, imagination, and the emotional complexities of growing up. Inspired by her grandfather, early responsibilities, and a childhood love for classic cartoons, Mae’s art captures the bittersweet transition from youthful innocence to the realities of adulthood. Working primarily in acrylic, she builds vibrant, whimsical worlds that reflect memory, longing, hope, and the quiet poetry of everyday life.
At the heart of her practice is Mimi—her signature, ribbon-wearing character who acts as an emotional mirror for her inner child, memories, and imagination.
Mae’s striking works have been exhibited widely both locally and internationally, with shows spanning South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Spain, Paris, and Italy. Notably, she was among the first Filipino artists to complete an art residency at SAMRIT in Thailand, an experience that profoundly broadened her artistic vision. Her talent has also earned her major recognition, including First Place in the 2018 Just Add Water PH Plein Air Contest.
Through her art, Mae invites viewers to step back into a sense of wonder, offering a comforting space to reconnect with the childlike parts of themselves they may have left behind.
