In Tejidos Invisibles (Invisible Weaves), Francisco Sepúlveda invites viewers into an unseen tapestry, woven from threads of cultural exchange, legends, and ancestral beliefs. Presenting his first exhibition in Southeast Asia, Sepúlveda’s work bridges Latin American and global influences, celebrating the hybridity of modern cultural identity. His paintings and etchings reflect a “Neo-romantic, Neo-primitive” approach, melding reality with dreams, myth, and tradition to reveal the shared roots of humanity.

His work abounds with reflections of ancestral animist beliefs, from the time when the connections between humans and nature were not so broken: in this playful universe, large animals with magical auras carry men on their backs, half-human, half-animal, or half-plant chimeras draw the viewer’s eye with their hieratic faces, while captain fewer boats propel their passengers to the Other World, that place of spirits and dreams.

There are hints of highly diverse inspirations tracing their way through Francisco Sepulveda’s work: compositions echoing the surrealism of de Chirico at times, perspectives evoking medieval illuminations, or the way that surfaces like the sky or the ground are filled with repeated symbols, alluding to the traditional aboriginal paintings that depict “Dream Time.” The different influences infusing his work stand out in that they are all representations of spiritualities that can only be suggested by planes of intense color and a nearly naive figuration of the beings who populate them.

Francisco Sepulveda’s art beautifully intertwines mythology, spirituality, and the connection between humans and nature—concepts that resonate deeply with Filipino culture. His vivid depictions of mythical beings and spiritual worlds echo the Filipino belief in anitos and diwatas, making his work feel both familiar and universally significant. For Filipino collectors, acquiring Sepulveda’s art is an opportunity to celebrate a shared cultural narrative that transcends borders, honoring the timeless bond between art, myth, and spirituality.

Through vibrant, symbolic figures and surreal landscapes, Sepúlveda’s work captures a fusion that resonates with Philippine mythology, drawing connections to local narratives of nature, spirits, and ancient lore. Each piece serves as a portal, inviting viewers into an otherworldly universe where humans, animals, and spirits coexist. With echoes of Latin American folklore, European surrealism, and universal spiritualities, Tejidos Invisibles illuminates the invisible bonds that connect diverse cultures, offering a poignant reflection on the depth and beauty of cross-cultural connection.