Nestled in Nature

There lies an inherent beauty in the tenderness of life and its simplicity. And as normal people, we prefer to exist within the confines of comfort, convenience, and harmony. However, it is within those moments of vulnerability that we discover the depths of our resilience and the richness of human experience. Visual artist Perfecto Palero attempts to explore and elevate these musings through his latest exhibit, “Nestled in Nature”.

Illustrating scenes that feel familiar in the everyday, the artist vibrantly encapsulates the lives of communities from a bygone era in an otherworldly yet natural space – a space where art, music, and agriculture are at their most raw and pure. With this, Palero’s characters amuse themselves with activities that encourage a sense of togetherness; from string serenades atop mountains, to harvesting rice grains and painting live portraits in marbled fields that are bathed in vibrant color.

With the flowing energy of human activity, Palero’s spirited community is nestled in the terrains of nature and its mysticism. Through his compositions, the artist allows his imagination and intrigue to take over, ultimately creating a nature-induced world where humans celebrate the joys of waking life.

Perfecto “Buboy” G. Palero Jr. (b. 1980) is the President of MUSTRA, a Morong Rizal Artist Group. In 2012, Best Western Premier F1 Hotel commissioned Palero, along with 3 other artists, to come up with paintings exclusively for the hotel. The commissioned artists delivered approximately a substantial number of paintings which are now on display in the hotel’s 243 rooms. Also a former semi-finalist at the Metrobank Arts and Design Excellence (MADE) in 2010, Palero’s first solo exhibit titled “Summer Hues” at the Art Gallery of the Philippine Heart Center was awarded “Best Solo Exhibit” during the gallery’s anniversary in 2014.

“Nestled in Nature” by Perfecto Palero will run from June 4 – 13, 2024 with the Artist Reception on June 11, Tuesday at 5 PM. Galleria Nicolas Glorietta is located on the 3rd Floor, Glorietta 4, Courtyard Drive, Ayala Center, Makati. For inquiries, contact Galleria Nicolas at +63 917 534 3942, or email info@gallerianicolas.com.