Al Provido’s ‘Nabilin’ Exhibit Opens at UPV MACH
By Mariela Angella Oladive Abstract artist Al Provido returns with a deeply personal solo exhibition titled “Nabilin,” now on view at the Gawang Art Space of the University of the Philippines Visayas Museum of Art and Cultural Heritage (UPV MACH). The exhibit opened May 15 and runs through June 20, 2025. Curated by Prof. Martin
By Staff Writer
By Mariela Angella Oladive
Abstract artist Al Provido returns with a deeply personal solo exhibition titled “Nabilin,” now on view at the Gawang Art Space of the University of the Philippines Visayas Museum of Art and Cultural Heritage (UPV MACH).
The exhibit opened May 15 and runs through June 20, 2025.
Curated by Prof. Martin Genodepa, director of the UPV Office of Initiatives for Culture and the Arts (OICA), “Nabilin” features minimalist compositions layered with textured color that explore memory’s persistence, fragility, and emotional weight.
The title, which means “remains” or “what is left behind” in Hiligaynon, signals the show’s reflective tone and focus on fragments of personal and collective experience.
The exhibition gains added depth through Provido’s story as a stroke survivor.
After suffering a stroke in 2019 that impaired the right side of his body, Provido relearned to paint using his non-dominant hand.
The experience reshaped not only his physical capabilities but also his artistic vision, imbuing his work with themes of recovery, resilience, and introspection.
Before his stroke, Provido had already established himself in the regional art scene through exhibitions such as the Visayas Visual Arts Exhibition and Conference (ViVa ExCon) and group shows across Iloilo and Metro Manila.
After a period of rehabilitation and reflection, he reemerged in 2023 with the solo exhibition Circle is the New Square at Museo Iloilo, presenting 36 mixed media works.
Provido also has a strong background in performance.
He studied mass communication at West Visayas State University and participated in award-winning theater productions.
He also trained under National Artist for Dance Agnes Locsin.
His past accolades include recognition from the Philippine Art Awards, the Art Association of the Philippines, and the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence competition.
The museum is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
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