Collection: BeCoolism 2

𝐁𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝟐 presents a new chapter in the creative journey of Mr. Pancho Piano, one of the Philippines’ most respected visual artists. This exhibition brings together a fresh collection of paintings that reflect his continued exploration of form, emotion, and cultural memory. Known for his ability to move between realism and abstraction, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 creates works that are both technically refined and deeply expressive.

With a career spanning decades, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 has made a lasting impact on the Philippine art scene. He is the founding president of several art groups in the Bikol region, including the Bikol Expression Art Group, the Salingoy Art Group, and the Bikol Kugos Group. His leadership and mentorship have helped shape a vibrant community of artists. Over the years, he has held more than 60 solo exhibitions and participated in over 250 group shows, both locally and internationally.

This new collection draws inspiration from the landscapes, stories, and traditions of Bikol—a region close to Mr. Piano’s heart. His paintings carry traces of local folklore, natural beauty, and quiet moments of reflection. Rather than presenting these themes in a literal way, he allows them to unfold through color, movement, and mood. The result is a body of work that feels rooted yet open, familiar yet full of possibility.

Some paintings in the exhibition lean toward realism, capturing figures and scenes with clarity and grace. Others take a more abstract approach, using texture, shape, and contrast to suggest emotion or memory. What ties them together is a sense of honesty—each piece feels like it was made with care, intention, and a deep respect for the subject.

𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨’s art doesn’t try to impress with spectacle. It invites quiet attention. There’s a rhythm to the way the works are arranged, a flow that encourages viewers to slow down and take in the details. Whether it’s the softness of a brushstroke or the tension between colors, each element feels considered and sincere.

𝐁𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝟐 is not just a showcase of skill—it’s a reflection of a life shaped by curiosity, discipline, and connection. 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 paints with a sense of purpose, but never with pretense. His work speaks of things that matter: heritage, emotion, and the everyday beauty found in places and stories we sometimes overlook.

There’s something grounding in this collection. It reminds us that art doesn’t always need to be loud to be powerful. Sometimes, it’s the quiet pieces—the ones made with patience and heart—that stay with us the longest.