A Symphony of Color

I first found Bethram Dacuma Alegado's work on my Facebook feed – a painting of an astronaut surfing on vibrant water. I clicked on her profile and fell down the rabbit hole.

Beth is a self-taught artist from Toledo City, Cebu. Five years ago, she got into a freak motorcycle accident. During her recovery, she started playing around with a paintbrush, and discovered art’s therapeutic power.

Beth's inspiration comes from everyday moments and nature, and her portfolio is a delightful mix of hues and emotions. However, she doesn’t let the vibrancy overwhelm the detail. Instead, the colors serve to amplify the realism, drawing you in and making you appreciate the details you might otherwise overlook.

In some of her paintings, Beth pays homage to old masters, like Vermeer and da Vinci, by recreating their artworks that feature bubble wrap effect. The bubble wrap isn't a saboteur of art, but a lens that makes us look at it differently.

Her work is a direct rebuttal to the grim and the monochromatic, a declaration that happiness and contentment are not only possible but abundant.

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