After Laughter invites us into the liminal space between joy and introspection, where the echoes of laughter give way to contemplation. Artists Markus Jentes and Bea Policarpio explore the paradox of experience—the tension between lightness and weight, order and chaos, past and future. In this collection, they embrace duality as both a challenge and a source of inspiration, weaving irony, resilience, and raw emotion into their work.

Jentes’ paintings balance expressionism with geometry, a fusion of instinct and precision that reflects his evolving perspective. A horizon line cuts through many of his pieces—a symbol of division and connection, of choice and transformation. His process embraces surrender, allowing forms to emerge organically, shaping a visual language that speaks to contrast and clarity.

Policarpio’s works are equally attuned to contrast, blending structure with fluidity. Inspired by music, her compositions pulse with rhythm and restraint, capturing the energy of movement and the stillness of reflection. Titles borrowed from song lyrics hint at emotional landscapes beyond the canvas, drawing viewers into a sensory dialogue.

Together, their works remind us that between every high and low, there is a moment of stillness—where meaning lingers, and art begins. It is in these quiet spaces, these transitional states, that we find ourselves.