{"title":"Gelofiiish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ng-ar-desc\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ng-ar-photo\"\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"ng-artist-portrait\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3102\/5764\/files\/gelofiiish-portrait.jpg?v=1794250316\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Portrait of the artist Gelofiiish\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"691\" height=\"692\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e格洛菲伊什｜Gelofiiish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m\"\u003eb. 1995, Philippines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c\"\u003ePhoto courtesy of the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"ng-intro\"\u003eGelofiiish (b. 1995, Philippines), born Jan Angelo Montiero, is a self-taught visual artist who explores open-ended narratives. He taps into his subconscious to conjure loose metaphors and symbols, weaving them into poetic images. In 2018 he was a semi-finalist in the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence competition. Neverland Gallery is a gallery in Xinyi, Taipei; here you will find the original works he presented at ONE ART Taipei 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ng-ex-title\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e格洛菲伊什｜Gelofiiish (B. 1995 \/ Philippines)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Metaphors fished from the subconscious, where darkness and whimsy meet”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gelofiiish\/\"\u003e@gelofiiish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan Angelo Montiero, better known as Gelofiiish, is a self-taught visual artist. He studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (2012–2014), volunteers as an art teacher for street youth, and works as a creative director in film production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis paintings explore open-ended narratives. Tapping into his subconscious and psychological space, he conjures loose metaphors and symbols and weaves them into compelling, poetic images. He offsets the grim undertones of his figures by giving them room to grieve for themselves and their surroundings — making for a weirdly amusing interplay between darkness and capriciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 he was a semi-finalist in the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ng-ex-h\"\u003eSelected Exhibitions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2022 — “The Manila Bang”, Alabang\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e2023 — “Giants”, Color Commune, San Pablo, Laguna\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e2023 — “Daily Dose of Happiness”, The Grey Space, San Juan City\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e2023 — “Burning the Candle at Both Ends”, Crucible Gallery, Mandaluyong\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e2023 — “A Whale of Time”, Space Encounters Gallery, Ortigas, Pasig\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--ng-links-start--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ng-related-links\" style=\"margin-top:2.5rem\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSelected Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E6%9C%80%E9%AB%98%E6%A6%AE%E8%AD%BD-highest-good\"\u003eHighest Good\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%BC%95%E5%B0%8E-guided\"\u003eGuided\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E8%87%AA%E6%88%91%E5%83%B9%E5%80%BC-self-worth\"\u003eSelf-worth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExhibitions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/one-art-taipei-2024\"\u003eONE ART Taipei 2024 | Art Fair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/southeast-asian-contemporary-art\"\u003eSoutheast Asian Contemporary Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--ng-links-end--\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"最高榮譽-highest-good","title":"Highest Good","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ng-about-work\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst a deep dark ground, a figure draped in grey-green cloth holds up a four-leaf clover in both hands, a small gold crown hovering above its head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Highest Good” is an original work by Filipino artist Gelofiiish (2023), acrylic on canvas, 60.9 × 60.9 cm, shown in Neverland Gallery’s booth at ONE ART Taipei 2024 (January 2024, Taipei). This work has been collected. More contemporary Asian art is shown by appointment at Neverland Gallery in Xinyi, Taipei.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore works: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/格洛菲伊什-gelofiiish\"\u003eGelofiiish\u003c\/a\u003e | Exhibition: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/one-art-taipei-2024\"\u003eONE ART Taipei 2024\u003c\/a\u003e | Collector’s guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/journal\/first-time-art-buyer-guide\"\u003e7 questions first-time art buyers ask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Website images are for reference only; the actual artwork may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"格洛菲伊什｜Gelofiiish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68074937811044,"sku":null,"price":19500.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3102\/5764\/files\/gelofiiish-highest-good.jpg?v=1794250562"},{"product_id":"引導-guided","title":"Guided","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ng-about-work\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shrouded figure in grey-green cloth stands in darkness, a cluster of teal flowers at its head and a small gold crown floating above, still and mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Guided” is an original work by Filipino artist Gelofiiish (2023), acrylic on canvas, 60.9 × 45.7 cm, shown in Neverland Gallery’s booth at ONE ART Taipei 2024 (January 2024, Taipei). This work has been collected. More contemporary Asian art is shown by appointment at Neverland Gallery in Xinyi, Taipei.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore works: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/格洛菲伊什-gelofiiish\"\u003eGelofiiish\u003c\/a\u003e | Exhibition: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/one-art-taipei-2024\"\u003eONE ART Taipei 2024\u003c\/a\u003e | Collector’s guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/journal\/first-time-art-buyer-guide\"\u003e7 questions first-time art buyers ask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Website images are for reference only; the actual artwork may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"格洛菲伊什｜Gelofiiish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68074938007652,"sku":null,"price":17500.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3102\/5764\/files\/gelofiiish-guided.jpg?v=1794250569"},{"product_id":"自我價值-self-worth","title":"Self-worth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ng-about-work\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn dim light, a figure turned away wears a tall paper crown with a white cloth draped over one shoulder, light falling softly only on the ear and the folds of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Self-worth” is an original work by Filipino artist Gelofiiish (2023), acrylic on canvas, 60.9 × 45.7 cm, shown in Neverland Gallery’s booth at ONE ART Taipei 2024 (January 2024, Taipei). This work has been collected. More contemporary Asian art is shown by appointment at Neverland Gallery in Xinyi, Taipei.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore works: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/格洛菲伊什-gelofiiish\"\u003eGelofiiish\u003c\/a\u003e | Exhibition: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/one-art-taipei-2024\"\u003eONE ART Taipei 2024\u003c\/a\u003e | Collector’s guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/journal\/first-time-art-buyer-guide\"\u003e7 questions first-time art buyers ask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Website images are for reference only; the actual artwork may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"格洛菲伊什｜Gelofiiish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68074938466404,"sku":null,"price":17500.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3102\/5764\/files\/gelofiiish-self-worth.jpg?v=1794250576"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3102\/5764\/collections\/gelofiiish-portrait.jpg?v=1794250320","url":"https:\/\/www.neverland.gallery\/en\/collections\/%e6%a0%bc%e6%b4%9b%e8%8f%b2%e4%bc%8a%e4%bb%80-gelofiiish.oembed","provider":"Neverland Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}