REEN BARRERA

Most recognized for his universally beloved original characters, Ohlala and Duge, Barrera’s has amassed a large and loyal following of international collectors over the years. In recent years, the artist has held numerous solo exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the Asian and American continent, and has also collaborated with Phillipine’s largest provider of mobile money services, GCash, on an Ohlala NFT Collection.

Barrera’s works are compassionate at heart. Perceptive and benevolent, they are simultaneously a piece of soft social critique and a letter of hope for future generations. Having grown up a “toy-deprived” child, Barrera would use found objects to make his own toys to play with. In retrospect, these innocent acts would subsequently bear fruit to the creativity and imagination sublimated in his current work. Inspired by the artist’s very own childhood experiences, one driving appeal behind Barrera’s works is their reflection of the artist’s conviction to create his own destiny, overcome socio-economic barriers and leave his mark behind.

For this special occasion, Yes, Can Do! will showcase a comprehensive range of Barrera’s works; from the artist’s universally beloved Ohlala and Duge works to his kinetic automata wooden sculptures and experimental abstract paintings. Further highlights include an artist-led gallery tour, which will be held on the first day of the exhibition.