09/06/2026
"๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ฉ"
May 3 โ June 27, 2026
A solo exhibition by
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"๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ฉ"
The exhibition functions as a metaphorical "catacomb"โa quiet, sacred space where heavy memories are not discarded, but safely stored and acknowledged. By bringing hidden struggles into the light, Verayo suggests that hardship doesn't need to be erased to move forward; rather, it can be the very material from which we forge a deeper, more honest identity.
One of the most noticeable things about the exhibition is its color palette. All of Verayoโs pieces in this collection are made using just three colors: black, grey, and white. At first, this might seem limiting or even bleak, but it actually opens up a different kind of depth. Without the distraction of bright colors, viewers are encouraged to focus more closely on the textures, shapes, and emotions in each piece. The limited color palette becomes a powerful part of the message. Black can represent the unknown, grey can show uncertainty or transition, and white might suggest hope or space for new beginnings. These colors work together to show the emotional complexity that lies beneath the surface. Verayo uses them to explore the idea of contrastโnot just in color, but in life. Light and dark, hope and fear, joy and painโall these opposites exist side by side.
By using such a focused range of tones, Verayo also signals a turning point in his creative process. This exhibition marks a key moment in his career where he is reflecting on the path he has taken so far, while also imagining where he might go next. Each piece in the show acts like a stepping stone or a memory, leading deeper into what he calls a metaphorical โcatacomb.โ This isnโt a scary or haunted place, but rather a quiet, respectful space where feelings and memories that once felt too heavy to carry are stored. Theyโre not gone, but theyโve been put somewhere safe, where they can be looked at and maybe even understood with more kindness. Itโs a powerful reminder that we donโt have to erase our pain to move forwardโwe just need to find a way to carry it differently.
The exhibition as a whole is about more than just individual struggleโit also speaks to the way we all deal with difficulty as a
community. Verayoโs art reminds us that weโre not alone in our pain, and that shared understanding can lead to something
hopeful. In todayโs world, where so many people are overwhelmed by noise, pressure, and fast-moving events, this show offers a chance to slow down and be present. It offers a space where people can feel their emotions without judgment, and maybe even start to see the value in their own difficult experiences. Verayo is not asking viewers to pretend everything is okay. Instead, heโs saying itโs okay to not be okay, and that there is strength in admitting that. The show encourages people to see their inner struggles as part of their storyโnot the whole story, but an important part. Just like gems buried deep in the earth, the parts of us shaped by hardship can be strong, beautiful, and valuable. Verayoโs approach is gentle but honest, offering quiet insight rather than loud declarations. Heโs not preaching, heโs inviting. He invites us to think, to feel, and to recognize that we all carry something heavy from time to time. And in that shared experience, thereโs the possibility for connection, growth, and understanding.
โHard Press On Resetโ is not just an art showโitโs a moment of reflection, a space for emotional honesty, and a
reminder that even in darkness, something meaningful can shine through.
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About the artist
Born in Manila Philippines, Chris Verayo graduated from The Philippine Womenโs University with a bachelor's degree in Advertising from the School of Fine Arts and Design. He is part of the team from his
school that placed 2nd in the 2009 Ayala
Greenology Eco-Art Installation Art interschool competition. He is also a finalist in the same year's 42nd Shell National Student Art Competition. He exhibits at galleries and artist-run spaces around Metro Manila.
Mainly working on paintings, his technique is a composed and repurposed expressionist take. His themes usually depict the mental and emotional mapping of his memory working hand in hand with the evolution of his adopted but somewhat composed and repurposed technique melding the gap between representational and abstract. Usually driven by emotion, he creates a conversation with his work.
Most of his work is a cross between the abstract and figurative. Chris Verayo is an artist who considers himself as a painter who not only mixes his medium but also his emotion, imagination and his personal experiences like his relationship with his family, friends and societal issues that are affecting them. Chris Verayo like other artists, draws inspiration from the world around him. He picks his inspiration for its sentimental potential, making its recurrence in his mind which is the starting point of his art making endeavor. His goal is to evoke deep introspection and wonder, though sometimes to linger in limbo when looking at his works gives him a satisfaction that tickles the artistโs infatuation with his work.
Once working with collage, he then applies in hand with action painting before. Now he focuses on redefining the initial layer step on his action painting body of works by traditionally layering details much like the procedure of his collage works. He works
primarily nowadays with the traditional collage, acrylic and oils as to more industrial material such as enamels and house paints.
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