Leon Gallery and DF Art Agency proudly presented “Appassionata III,” an exhibition featuring the works of Marivic Rufino, Susan Fetalvero Roces, Lenore RS Lim, Imelda Cajipe Endaya, and the late Rosario Bitanga. The show is a tribute to Bitanga, a trailblazer in Philippine abstraction, ensuring her legacy continues through her final works.
Christopher Zimmer, Günter Matschuck, Aida Tytco and Marie Antoniette Mariano
Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke, Marina Pfaffernoschke, Günter Matschuck, Eduardo Enriquez Ill and Lia Enriquez
Betty Ang and Bea Ang with Mav Rufino’s ‘Infanta de mi sueño’
Cesar Purisima, Eduardo Enriquez IIl, Lia Enriquez, Günter Matschuck and Domingo Guevarra
Günter Matschuck
Arnulf Gressel, Charmaine Bondoc and Charlotte Bandelow
Marivic Rufino, Archbishop Charles John Brown, former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Susan Fetalvero Roces
Günter Matschuck, Joanne Matschuck, Charmaine Bondoc, Annabelle Gomez, Edwin Somintac, Ronaldo Manalo, Ron Robby Rosales and Caldwell Gregory Hoey
Marina Pfaffernoschke, Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke, Günter Matschuck and Marie Antoniette Mariano
Manette Agbayani and Singaporean Ambassador Constance See
The exhibition takes its name from the Italian word “Appassionata,” meaning deeply emotional and passionate — qualities that define both the artists and their work. As art critic Cid Reyes explains, “Appassionata captures the essence of someone who, besides being a woman, also happens to be an artist.”
Professor Denise Brühl and Swiss Ambassador Nicolas Brühl
Each piece in the show reflects the personal and emotional journey of its creator, blending technique with profound self-expression. Bitanga’s graceful final works sit alongside Cajipe Endaya’s socially conscious art, Lim’s printmaking mastery, Rufino’s serene watercolors, and Roces’ environmentally driven pieces. Together, they represent the powerful intersection of passion, identity, and artistry.
US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Mav Rufino
The opening night welcomed a distinguished audience, including key figures in art and culture, as guests celebrated the enduring power of female creativity and expression.
Tessa Prieto and Jaime Ponce de Leon
“Appassionata III” is not only a tribute to its artists but a celebration of passion as the driving force behind artistic legacy.
kkkMeanwhile, Maschinen & Technik, Inc. (MATEC) proudly marked its 45th anniversary with a grand celebration at the Dusit Thani Hotel. The event honored the company’s rich history and remarkable journey, bringing together esteemed friends, colleagues, business partners, and key individuals who have played crucial roles in MATEC’s operations over the last 45 years. The elegant ambiance of Dusit Thani served as the ideal setting for this milestone, allowing guests to reminisce, network, and celebrate the shared successes that have shaped MATEC’s legacy.
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