Hirameki: Cloudscapes

Hirameki is a Japanese term translating to, “a flash of inspiration.” This manifests in moments of peace wherein one allows their imagination to run free, toying with the mundanity of different scenes and objects. It is in these moments of reverie that whimsical images are formed within the confines of a creative mind.

Inspired by this phenomenon, Jomike Tejido applies this concept to his latest solo exhibit of colorful abstracted cloud formations, “Hirameki: Cloudscapes.” The artist states, “Seeing fun images in clouds suggests the observer has a sense of inner peace, devoid of troubles and worries.” In this exhibit, he likens this playful approach to observing the world to an artist’s state of maximum creative productivity allowing viewers a glimpse into his creative process.

“Hirameki: Cloudscapes,” features Jomike Tejido’s signature abstract figurations rendered with atmospheric color palettes inspired by the natural beauty of the sky. Viewers are met with the delightful pink hues of inspiring sunrises, the bright blue expanses of a sunny sky, the pastel purples of beautiful twilights, the time-sensitive glow of the golden hour, and even the deep azure of a cozy cloudy day. The artist adds visual interest through the contrast between the geometric shapes that pepper his canvases and the fluffy, almost organic, forms. As if these abstract shapes are Tejido’s ideas starting to brew in his mind, the fine lines reminiscent of the marks of an architectural draft provide order to the cacophony of colors. These lines symbolize the artist’s love for the creative process — his enduring quest for the creation of beautiful things.

“Hirameki: Cloudscapes,” creates an overarching narrative of a creative mind wholly and peacefully absorbed in work and the beauty of the process itself. In his book, “The Manifesto of Play,” Tejido discusses how one should keep his mind busy at rest and silent at work. This exhibition further exemplifies his pointer. As viewers delight in Jomike Tejido’s atmospheric colors and playfully ethereal compositions, they are likewise invited to reflect on their own mental processes and how inspiration comes to them.

“Hirameki: Cloudscapes” by Jomike Tejido will run from June 15 – 24, 2024 at Galleria Nicolas Greenbelt with an Artist Reception on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 5 PM. The gallery is located at 3F, Greenbelt 5, Legazpi Street, Makati City.

For inquiries, contact Galleria Nicolas at +63 936 225 1226 or email gallerianicolasgreenbelt@gmail.com.