08/04/2023
Meet the Artist: ๐จ๐Mitchelito Orquiola
First off we want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mitchelito! ๐๐May he have many more trips around the sun filled with lots of art and creativity. He is a dear friend of the Ivy House team. ๐ We are forever grateful for all the time and support he has given us and are excited to celebrate with him this Sunday during our โAugustโ exhibition! ๐๐
Orquiola was born in Cebu, Philippines. At an early age he migrated with the family to California, USA where Orquiola exposed himself and studied art, music, literature, languages, and theater. By his enthusiasm, creativity, and local connections, Orquiola is one of the driving forces behind the Mar Vista Art Walk, which supports the growth of the creative community and local artists. He does commission works, clothing art, and murals; and has exhibited his works with galleries like The Whole 9 Gallery, Gabba Gallery Trunk Gallery, Eco-LogicalART Gallery, and represented by Grand View Fine Art Studios. He considers his artworks as a representation and extension of his soul and as a way to express his opinions about different social issues. He is also the founder of House of Primer in Cebu, a platform that supports and welcomes all forms of art, a gallery curator, and a creative director of an Art Exchange.
Orquiola will be part of the โAugustโ art exhibition curated by at Ivy House THIS WEEKEND August 6th at 6pm. Only two more days! Are you ready?
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