Happily Ever After art exhibit opening night

Wazzup Pilipinas!? 

The curtains have officially risen on HAPPILY EVER AFTER, and for those of us lucky enough to be in the crowd at Gallery 119 last Saturday, it was nothing short of a fever dream.

The opening night on April 11 was a masterclass in how to blend the visual, the sonic, and the surreal. Curated by Kooky Tuason, the exhibition turned the gallery into a labyrinth of modern storytelling, leaving the audience to navigate the beautiful, often messy, and deeply dramatic interpretations of "the end."

The Visionaries on the Walls

The exhibition features a powerhouse lineup of artists, each bringing a starkly different flavor to the theme:

Mica Cabildo, Lourd de Veyra, Gary Montenegro, Katrina Pallon, Ian Quirante, Roanna Ruiz, Maxine Syjuco, Tyang Karyel, and Pika Yonzon (who also designed the striking event poster).

From intricate details to bold, sweeping statements, the collective energy of these works felt like a pulse running through the room.

An Immersive Spectacle

The night wasn’t just about looking—it was about experiencing. The crowd was treated to a sensory takeover that kept everyone on edge:

Ceej Gomera captivated the room with a raw, evocative performance art piece.

Jon Romero provided a hauntingly atmospheric soundscape that echoed throughout the space.

Justin Pinon played with our very thoughts, leaving guests genuinely stunned by his mind-reading skills.

With Marty Tengco at the helm as host, the evening moved with a seamless, high-energy flow that made the hours fly by.

A Night to Remember

Between the deep dives into the art and the lively conversations sparked by the performances, the crowd enjoyed the hospitality of Jacob’s Creek, Krazy KnokNok, and The BaR, making the atmosphere as celebratory as it was cerebral.

If you weren't able to make it for the opening night, you missed a true moment in the local art scene—but the story continues. HAPPILY EVER AFTER is still live at Gallery 119. Go see it before it’s just a memory.