Artists transform BGC walls into larger-than-life masterpieces

If you happen to be in Metro Manila and you find yourself in need of an art fix, head straight for Bonifacio Global City. Several murals have emerged across the cityscape, and people couldn't help but stare.

A few weeks ago, international artists FAILE, CYRCLE, AkaCORLEONE, Kristin Farr, Drew Merritt and Nate Frizzell, travelled to the Philippines to take part in the ArtBGC NextAct One Festival, a weeklong mural-centric event touted as the first of its kind in the country.

Curated by LeBasse Projects, and held in partnership with the Bonifacio Arts Foundation (BAFI) and Globe Telecom, the world-renowned artists were joined by local talents Egg Fiasco and Anjo Bolarda in painting larger-than-life masterpieces on iconic BGC walls. While the artists had different aesthetics, one common theme they worked on was urban living. Check out the murals below:

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I'm the type of person who likes to have an answer for everything. Why is Colnago so expensive? Why does my dog hate my neighbor? Why do I love the work of Dame Matibag ? The truth is, I can't intellectualize it. Sometimes, a piece of abstract art just hits, and you don't need a complicated explanation for it. It's not a puzzle to be solved with a pretentious essay or a mystery to be deciphered by experts with Ph.D. in art history. All you need to appreciate it is your intuition. Dame is a self-taught visual artist who started painting as a hobby and form of expression. Though she holds a business degree, painting remains her true passion. She uses her art to convey positivity, growth, and balance. Each piece reflects her personal journey, with the lines and textures illustrating resilience and beauty. Looking at a Dame's paintings silence my mind. I don't feel the need to analyze or search for a hidden message; there is just a deep, quiet sense of understanding...

Painting for the People

MrKas likes to deconstruct an image and turn it into something unique. He’s into puzzle patterns right now and this is one of his most recent murals. He draws inspiration from people – their emotions, their lives, their stories. The Portuguese artist creates striking, thought-provoking art through a photorealistic technique that balances precision and creativity. He likes to paint on the street because it gives him a sense of freedom. No velvet ropes, no entrance fee. He’s painting for the chatty bus driver, the charismatic old guy and his cat, and the exhausted single mom who just needs a few seconds of “wow” in her day. MrKas’ work can be seen on many murals and he has been part of several international exhibitions all around the globe.

Just Do It... With Bricks

Cross-brand collaborations are very much a thing and, just recently, two of the most iconic names in merchandise have teamed up to create a really cool playground in China. This effort is more than just putting two logos on a swing set; it's about designing a space that actively promotes physical agility while also sparking imaginative thinking. It's like if your P.E. teacher and your babysitter from when you were seven suddenly started a band. It's unexpected, but you know it's going to be awesome. The 2×3 LEGO brick is the direct inspiration for this colorful space, which aims to give kids the freedom to design and navigate their own climbing and play routes. Frankly, I'm a bit jealous. When I was kid, a "modular playground" meant a tire swing that barely moved and a slide that guaranteed a static shock.

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