Adagio

For “Adagio”, Nap Limaten began looking for novel ways to show the human form, especially in movement, and found that ballerinas made superb subjects. Limaten, through his sculptures, conveyed the full sense of a single moment, combining movement and energy. Through his latest exhibit, the artist seeks the means to prolong, capture, and map the rapture of motion.

His latest subject of ballerinas is not just about sculpting movement and pretty clothes. Limaten managed to associate the dancers with the idea of practice, hard work, and perseverance – similar to his path as an artist.

The works also represent notions of beauty and connectivity. Its reflective surface mirrors its current environment and engages with each viewer. Nap Limaten considers art as a powerful connection that taps into the deepest parts of human existence. He strives to be an artist who helps the audiences in escaping the world around them while tapping into what it really means to be alive.

Nap Limaten (b. 1978) is a self-taught Filipino sculptor currently residing in the western part of the province of Rizal. He started honing his craft in a small town in Benguet but his intuitive form-making prowess and great attention to detail brought him to the urbanity of Rizal province and Metro Manila where he continued to experiment with other materials and techniques. Aside from metal and brass, Limaten is also skilled in sculpting wood, plaster of paris and wax.

“Adagio” by Nap Limaten will be on view from June 27 to July 7, 2020 at Galleria Nicolas, located at 3F Art Space, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City. For more information, please contact For inquiries, contact +63 2 8 625 0273, +63 917 534 3942 or email info@gallerianicolas.com.