27/02/2026
Hailing from Nueva Ecija, Eric M’s journey into the arts began in childhood, surrounded by the works of his artisan father—sculptures, santos, and the stately narra aparador that filled their antiquan home. This early immersion nurtured a deep appreciation for the arts and craft, later enriched by his studies in Architecture and Culinary Arts, and further refined through his training with Ballet Philippines under the tutelage of Lisa Macuja.
Eric’s profound connection to assemblage art emerged in Hong Kong, where he performed as a danseur at Hong Kong Disneyland. During quiet moments on Lantau Island, he gathered driftwood, intuitively transforming discarded fragments into poetic compositions. From these beginnings, his assemblages evolved into deeply symbolic works, unified under the theme “Patong Patong na Pangarap” — Dreams Upon Dreams.
Far from a narrative of deprivation, Eric’s art speaks of resilience, hope, and the layering of aspirations. Each piece is a meditation on how dreams, when stacked and intertwined, create structures of meaning—fragile yet enduring, humble yet transcendent.
