Silverlens Manila is set to debut two distinct exhibitions in April 2026: a solo show by Is Jumalon titled "Topographies of Seeing" and a group exhibition titled "PLAY." Jumalon’s work utilizes mixed media to reimagine landscapes through the lens of her childhood memories of Zamboanga’s rock formations, blending natural beauty with an underlying sense of danger. Meanwhile, "PLAY" features artists Jenifer K Wofford, Jake Verzosa, and Aze Ong, focusing on the concept of place-making and postcolonial spatial realities, specifically highlighting the cultural significance of basketball courts across the Philippines.
These exhibitions underscore the gallery's commitment to exploring how physical and imagined spaces define identity and history in a contemporary Filipino context. By juxtaposing Jumalon’s internal, psychological landscapes with the sociological and architectural observations in "PLAY," Silverlens highlights the dynamic tension between personal memory and collective cultural experience. The shows reflect a broader trend in Southeast Asian art that interrogates the relationship between environment, colonial history, and the act of looking.