Ballad of the Twilight

There is a certain sense of quiet solitude and inherent lyricism whenever one stands before the enigmatic yet riveting beauty of twilight. The world seemingly pauses and bears witness to what seems like an explosion of hues and colors as it slowly bleeds through the heavens, compelling us to bask in its magnificence and grandeur as it transitions from light to dark and vice versa. Reiterating the notion that there is allure and beauty that comes with the gradual but inevitable change.

Drawing inspiration from the scenic interpolations of light and darkness, visual artist Ann Baldemor Moneda utilizes a diverse palette that captivates the essence and intricacies of twilight and juxtaposes it against abstracted blooms. Interposing the use of warm and cool colors, the artist effectively captures the very breadth of a skyline amidst interchanging times. Her intuitive but precise strokes visualize her emotional and internal states, creating artistic representations of her introspect and personal sentiments. Moneda's conscious choice of a saturated yet meditative hues serves as contra-punto to her previous works characterized by the bold and dynamic use of colors. This intent perfectly epitomizes the opposites manifested through twilight; dusk and dawn, night and day, light and darkness.

To submit to the fleeting is a sublime experience; Ann Moneda's abstracted works converse deeply and silently with whoever stands before them. A welcome or a farewell, the pieces for this show invite its audience to pause and revel in the beauty of nature and the science of our ever-evolving cosmos, to draw strength and resilience to forge on, despite the uncertainties of what is to come.

Painter and sculptor Ann Baldemor Moneda hails from Paete, Laguna. Her works are inspired by atmosphere; as she details her inspiration, she describes how her fascination lies with the moment you look outside the window of an airplane. It was a childhood vision captured through her current works of art. Granddaughter of artist Manuel Baldemor, Ann Baldemor Moneda has participated in a couple of group exhibitions in Paete and was a 2nd placer for a wall painting competition in the same locale.

"Ballad of the Twilight" by Ann Baldemor Moneda will be on view at Galleria Nicolas Manila Bay from February 21 – March 2, 2023. The gallery is located at 2/F, Filipino Village, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Parañaque. For inquiries, contact Galleria Nicolas Manila Bay at +63 7746 2466 or email gallerianicolasbayarea@gmail.com.