Mosaic Bench Workshop with The Mighty Bhutens

Join The Mighty Bhutens for a two-day Mosaic Bench Workshop at the Ateneo Art Gallery this June 27 to 28 (Friday - Saturday)!

Facilitated by The Mighty Bhutens, a collective established in 2002 by artists Kabunyan de Guia, Guiller Lagac, and Oliver Olivete, the two-day workshop aims to create functional art sculptures in the form of benches, to be installed in the Areté premises. Participants will learn the basics of mosaic-making using tiles and ceramics, and will work with the artists in creating the elements to be featured on the benches.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Participation Fee: Php 350/head for two (2) days

*Inclusive of workshop materials

Participants below 16 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult or guardian

Slots are limited | Register and reserve a slot at ⁦https://go.ateneo.net/AAGMosaicWorkshop

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This program was organized in line with the exhibition #GongsSmokeBloodEarth currently on view at the 3F Ateneo Art Gallery (Fredesvinda Almeda Consunji Gallery, Ambeth R Ocampo Gallery, Elizabeth Gokongwei Gallery, and Alicia P Lorenzo Gallery) until 3 August 2025.

For further inquiries, email our Museum Education Officer at aag@ateneo.edu or call (2) 8426 6488.

The Mighty Bhutens are a playful bunch and a dynamic, inseparable force, breaking tiles and telling each other jokes for over two decades. The collective is composed of artists Kabunyan de Guia, whose works explore themes of identity and cultural narratives; Guiller Lagac, known for blending traditional patterns with contemporary elements; and Oliver Olivete, whose works examine the interplay of objects as medium and their translation into objects that transcend the conception of an ornament.

Consistent with their distinct, playful style, this group of artists can be found everywhere, from dirty street allies to museums and posh neighborhoods. The Mighty Bhutens have the capacity to break the mold of stereotypes, engaging in any norm of society. Whether they are facilitating workshops or creating a new work, these three friends always seem to be having fun.