Jon Poblador joins Bridgette Mayer Gallery
Philadelphia, PA – July 16, 2024. Bridgette Mayer, Owner of Bridgette Mayer Gallery in Philadelphia, has announced that the gallery will begin representing Jon Poblador.
Jon Poblador (b. 1971, Quezon City, the Philippines) is a Filipino American contemporary painter, best known for monochrome, repetition, and mark-making in his minimalist works. Poblador received his BFA from Northern Illinois University and his MFA from the University of Pennsylvania and has lived in numerous places around the world, including the Philippines, Singapore, America, China and Hong Kong, where he currently resides. Poblador has exhibited his work internationally, showing in Philadelphia, New York City, Phoenix, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.
Poblador recently shared, “My work explores meditation through the use of marks and rectangular shapes within a grid. The process of creation is as important as the visual result. By repeating shapes, paint layers, and marks, I try to express the tranquility and concentration central to the practice.
The grid represents order, interconnectedness, and balance. Compositionally, and concerning color, patterns fall into two categories: mostly monochromatic pieces that show a clear, uncluttered mind; and multi-color arrangements that reflect the constant ebb and flow of thoughts. Each artwork invites viewers to engage in observation and quiet introspection.”