

Coeli Manese
Born: 1978
Hometown: Mandaluyong, Philippines
Based in: Pasig City, Philippines
Coeli Manese
A technically oriented painter, Coeli Manese is an artist who primarily works with oil, acrylic, and mixed media to create works centered on reflection and spirituality through Abstract Expressionism. Since she began her career as a painter in 2018, she has achieved a Certificate in Curating and a Certificate in Arts Marketing from Sotheby's Institute of Art in London in
2019. The following year, she achieved a Certificate in In the Studio: Post War Abstract Painting and another in Modern Art & Ideas from the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Besides having her skills and artistry discovered from multiple group exhibitions she had joined, she has also held 3 solo exhibitions from 2020-
2023. Although evolving as an artist in terms of technicalities, her approach to painting as a way of worship has remained the same, keeping all her works unique and personal.
SHORT COURSES:
• Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London
Introduction to Curating
2019
• Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London
Arts Marketing
2019
• Museum of Modern Art - NYC
Modern Art and Ideas
2020
• Museum of Modern Art - NYC
Post War Abstract Painting
2020
EXHIBIT SUMMARY:
SOLO:
Brokenness to breakthrough
Secret Fresh San Juan City, Philippines
March 2020
Hold us Together
8 Rooms,
Magallanes, Makati City
July 2022
Gratus
Galerie Anna
SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
February 2023
GROUP:
Remixing dreams: Bringing art into Life
Luxent
Quezon City, Philipines
July 2018
Art Expositè,
Tryp by Wyndham
Pasay City, Philipines
November 2018
Kaleidoscope: Art and Interior Exhibit
The Peninsula Manila
Makati City, Philipines
April 2019
Art the Vote
Robins Design Center
Ortigas Pasig City, Philipines
May 2019
Everything but the kitchen sink
Artepintura
Katipunan, Quezon City, Philipines
July 2019
Find the art in everything
Othello
PSE, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, Philipines
October 2019
Bigay- Pugay sa ama ng sining Botong Francisco
Second Gallery
Angono Rizal, Philipines
November 2019
Give You My Art
Othello
PSE, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, Philipines
November 28, 2019
I am Nature
Angkla Gallery
Angono Rizal, Philipines
December 7, 2019
12:12 - Abstract of Emotions
Art Elements Asian Gallery
SM Aura Premier Mall, Taguig City, Philipines
December 12, 2019
Alchemy
Arte Bettina
3F Greenbelt 5, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philipines
January 14, 2020
Forest Camp Music and Art Festival
Dumaguete, Valencia,
Negros Oriental, Philipines
February 7, 2020
Introspection
Art Anton
S’ Maison, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, Philipines
June 2020
100 Artist, 100 Artworks
Imprimatura Gallery
Quezon City
August 2020
Open: Images
Art Elaan,
Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Paranaque City
August 2020
Beyond: Year end Exhibit
Imprimatura Gallery
Quezon City
December 2020
I Give you my Art
Othello x Provenance
BGC, Taguig City
December 2020
Forging Ahead
Arte Bettina
Greenbelt 5, Makati City
January - February 2021
Contrasting a Frame of Mind
Art Anton
S’ Maison, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, Philipines
March 2021
Manila Bulletin Hatch 2021
Manila Hotel
1 Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila
April 2021
Identity
Imprimatura
Quezon City
April 2021
Bright Outlook
The Artologist Gallery
Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Paranaque City
June 2021
Rebuild, Revolve and Renew 2
Nuzen Art Gallery
Tagaytay City
November 2021
Year-ended Group Show
Nuzen Art Gallery
Tagaytay City
December 2021
Emerging Patterns
Neo Angono
January 2022
Intermix
Art Elaan
Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Paranaque City
April 2022
8 Rooms
8 Rooms
Magallanes, Makati City
May 2022
Forms
Nuzen Art Gallery
Tagaytay City
May 2022
State of Mind
Arte Bettina
Greenbelt 5, Makati City
June 2022
Ortigas Art Festival
Estancia, Capitol Commons,
Pasig City
July 2022
Figment of Imagination
Galerie Anna
Art Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
July 2022
Introduction to Watercolor
(Art Lecturer)
Christ Commission Fellowship
Prayer Mountain, Makiling Batangas City
August 2022
Likha
Art Corridor
San Pablo City
August 2022
In a Tensive State
Manila Bang Show
Filinvest Mall, Alabang City
December 2022
Zenith
Arte Bettina
Greenbelt 5, Makati City
February 2023
More About Coeli Manese
What inspires you?
Painting's my passion! Inspired by God's love, family, and friends who lift me up.
Describe your creative process.
My creative process commences with heartfelt prayer, seeking divine inspiration. Soothing music and uplifting worship songs stir my soul, as biblical truths illuminate my artistic vision. Colors blend harmoniously, reflecting God's beauty.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Divine creative expression, Spiritually inspired art and Faithful artistic vision
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Helen Frankenthaler, Franz Kline. Cy Twombly, Joan Mitchell
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My primary tool is faith, complemented by high quality paintbrushes, palette knives, reliable canvas
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Do not forget ever the Giver of gifts and talents. Always be grateful
Where do you go for inspiration?
Through my Maker’s every Word