Various Filipino artists in Bangkok gallery

Garcellano often works around the idea of the body and the space it occupies, providing context to how an identity is projected or constructed.

Pauhrizi explores the idea of displacement.

The exhibit is presented in collaboration with Richard Koh Fine Art of Malaysia and Singapore.

Also in Finale’s Upstairs Gallery and Video Room is Kelly Ramos’ “Breaking the Fourth Wall.” Ramos unveils a series of autobiographical works reflecting on the story and process of how paintings are created, constructing an entire narrative using painting and video installation. Avenue and De la Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City; www.jjwrightfineart. com).

The photos feature the people of Isla Pulo, an impoverished community of roughly 1,000 people on the shores of Manila Bay. Exhibit runs until Nov. 3 Also in Ayala Museum is “Message Stick: Indigenous Identity in Urban Australia,” an exhibition of works by 11 indigenous artists living in urban areas throughout Australia.

The works are personal, provocative and map both a collective and individual journey for indigenous rights and cultural expression in contemporary society.

The exhibit is held in celebration of the Philippines’ Indigenous People’s Month and presented by the Australian Embassy and Ayala Museum. It is on view until Oct. 20.

Mendez Big and Small Art Co. opens a new gallery in Bangkok, Thailand, at the PalladiumWorld Shopping, Shop #055 (2/F, Zone B, Makkasan, Rachatevee, Bangkok; call Mike Ledesma at +668-17543808; email mendezbigandsmall@yahoo.com.ph).

The gallery has over 30 artists contributing their 6”x18” inch paintings which seek to promote contemporary Philippine art.

Among the participating artists are Emil Alarcon, Aleah Angeles, Kenneth Batubatan, Jotyl Jan Bermudez, Rey Bollozos, Reynard Borillo, Melanio Bulauitan III, Aubrey Caabay, Chester Calayag, Froilan Calayag, Lawrence Cervantes, Joel Chavez, Nino Cubacub, Aljohn Cueva, Steve de Leon, Dave Dy, Aubrey Fajardo, Pedro Felix II, Yayie Garcia, Riza Granadozo, Rafael La Madrid, Roa Malubay, Edwin Martinez, Martin Maturan, Joel Mendez, MD, Rommel Mendez, Romilo Nadonza, MB Pacquing, Alvin Paraguison, Froilan Pastrana, Marvin Quizon, Marc Aran Rayes, Alvin Sales, John Mark Saycon, Joen Sudlon, Jong Tangiday, Jay Torres and Cyril Turao.