REGINA OVER THE YEARS

Presented by Pepito Esclanar

June 28 - September 28, 2025

The sharp contrast between the peace and quiet of the City of Regina and the noisy, bustling streets of Metro Manila struck Pepito profoundly as an immigrant. This striking difference made it impossible not to focus on the unique features of his new environment, inspiring a deep artistic exploration.

Regina Over the Years is a curated collection of Pepito's paintings, capturing the evolving urban landscape of Regina from the 1980s to 2025. These works mainly chronicle significant transformations in the city’s downtown core, blending artistic insight with historical documentation.

This visual dialogue between past and present highlights a recurring theme—the tension between the solidity of brick and the apparent fragility of glass. The juxtaposition invites viewers to reflect on the permanence of history and the transient nature of modernity.