Norse myths and legends come to vivid life in Jomike Tejido’s 16th Solo exhibition aptly entitled Nordic Sky Worlds. In this exhibition, the artist lets his imagination take flight, as we are swept into the worlds of Norse gods and goddesses, of great battles, and vast otherworldly landscapes. The whole exhibition is tied together by a masterfully crafted panoramic chronicle of the Nordic gods and the worlds they inhabit. In the true spirit of collaboration and the artist also being an architect by profession, took inspiration from the physical space in which the exhibit is placed. He uses the multi-level structure of Art Lounge Manila - Molito to depict the structure of the nine realms of Nordic myth. In Nordic Mythology, all nine realms are connected by Yggdrasil or the world tree, which in the exhibit is represented by a climb through a series of steps. Thus, allowing the viewer to essentially walk the Bifrost, a bridge that connects the mortal world to Asgard, the realm of the gods. Tejido’s signature illustrative abstraction is splendidly showcased in the works from this exhibition. Though his works do not reference recognizable form in its abstraction, the narrative is nonetheless felt through his use of texture and tone to convey the plot and the mood. And in the absence of figurative characters, recurring symbols and icons serve as poetic punctuations scattered about the sweeping vistas of his abstract landscapes. Aside from thematically being influenced by Nordic culture, the Nordic aesthetic is also significantly at play. Though maximalist in its execution, the mild color palettes, the near absence of sharp edges that give way to flowing lines and curves give the works a decidedly Nordic minimalist feel. Even at first glance, the works evoke the quintessentially nordic sense of hygge, a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. This is definitely something that is decidedly essential at this particular point in history, and something everyone needs to have a little of especially in the places they call home.
b. January 13, 1982, Manila, Philippines
Solo Exhibitions July 2022
Nordic Sky Gods Art Lounge Manila Molito, Alabang
Oct 2013
Carousel Olive Creek Gallery Makati City
Jan 2022
Scintillate Galerie Stephanie Mandaluyong City
Oct 2012
Ako’y Isang Mabuting Pilipino Art Asia Gallery, SM Megamall
Nov 2021
Vivaria Galerie Raphael Davao Davao City
Dec 2010
Gentle Giants 1/of Gallery, Serendra, Taguig
Oct 2009
Alamat ng Bawang 1/of Gallery, Serendra, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Nov 2008
Ibong Adarna 1/of Gallery, Serendra, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig & Ateneo de Manila Grade school
April 2008
Under a Woven Canopy Cultural Center of the Philippines Roxas Boulevard, Manila
March 2008
Matscapes The Volvo Art Loft, SM Motors Pte. Ltd, 249 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159935 01
Nov 2007
The Tree That Captured the Stars 1/of Gallery, Serendra, Taguig
Oct 2021
Aquaria & Terraria Galleria Nicolas, Manila Art SM Aura, Taguig City
Jun 2021
By the Light of the Moon Galerie Joaquin Quezon City
Jan 2021
Kinetic ABC Galerie Stephanie Mandaluyong City
Jan 2020
Invencionismo Galerie Stephanie Mandaluyong City
Feb 2019
Transitions Galerie Stephanie Mandaluyong City
Oct 2016
Bauhaus x Banig Paseo Gallery Mandaluyong City
Group Exhibitions Apr 2022
Prismal Paths Galerie Stephanie Mandaluyong City
Feb 2022
Love, Light & Laughter Galerie Joaquin Rockwell, Makati
July 2021
Puff Galerie Anna SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
May 2021
Idiosyncrasies Art Anton, S'Maison Mall, Pasay City
Feb 2021
Geometric Landscapes Art Anton, S'Maison Mall, Pasay City
Jan 2021
Delirium Art Elaan, Ayala Malls, Manila Bay
Jan 2021
Forging Ahead Arte Bettina, Greenbelt 5, Makati
Dec 2020
In The Far East Art Anton, S'Maison Mall, Pasay City
Nov 2020
Abstraction Art Anton, S'Maison Mall, Pasay City
Oct 2010
ManilART 2010 SMX Convention Center, Manila
May 2009 – 20
Looking for Juan Banner exhibit CCP / UP Vargas Museum
Jan 2009
Looking for Juan Atheneum, La Jolla, California
Sept 2007
Mar 2005
Palettes of Colour III International Library of Children’s Literature, Tokyo, Japan The Filipino Art Exhibit Hotel Gavarni, Paris, France
Awards & Recognitions 2020
Shortlisted, Sculpture category, 25th Philippine Art Awards 2020
2016
Highlights Magazine Pewter Plate Award
2010
Tagu-Taguan, Best reads for 2008-2009 in the 1st National Children’s Book Awards
2007
Finalist, AAP Semi-annual Abstract Art competition
2007
Recipient of NCCA Travel Grant to Tokyo, Japan
2006
Runner-up, 2006 Noma Concours for picture book illustration, Japan
2006
Finalist, Maningning Miclat Painting Competition
2006
Honorable Mention, PBBY- Alcala Illustrator’s Prize
2005
Architecture Thesis of the Year, Makiling Bird Park: A Center for Philippine Raptors and Ornithology
2004
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honor List for Illustration
2004
Golden Book Award, as author- illustrator
2002
Golden Book Award, as illustrator
2001- 2002 Finalist, Shell National Students Art Competition, Sculpture 2003
3-time Finalist, PBBY Alcala Illustrator’s Prize
Jomike Tejido
The Nine Realms, Asgard 48 x 60 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
Jomike Tejido
The Nine Realms, Midgard (Twilight) 48 x 60 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Odin, the All Father 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Freya, the All Mother 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Baldur, God of Beauty, Peace and Rebirth 48 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Loki, God of Mischief 48 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Thor, God of Thunder 48 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Sif, Goddess of Harvest 48 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Sol and Mani, the Sun Goddess and the Moon God 60 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Heimdall, Watchman of the Gods 48 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard 4 16 x 16 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard 3 16 x 16 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard 1 30 x 24 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard 2 24 x 30 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Niflheim 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Jotunheim 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Vanaheim 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Muspelheim 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Midgard (Daylight) 48 x 60 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Alfheim 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Svartalheim 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nine Realms, Helheim 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Yggdrasil, the Great Tree of the Universe 48 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Idunn, Goddess of Youth and the Tree of Rejuvenation 36 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Njord, God of Sea, Wind and Wealth 36 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Ran, Goddess of the Sea 36 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Aegir, Ruler of the Sea 36 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Nanna, Goddess of Joy and Peace 36 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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The Nourns of the Past, Present and Future 30 x 24 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Eir, the Valkyrie of Healing 30 x 24 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Brynhildr, the Valkyrie of Bright Battle 30 x 24 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Ride of the Valkyries 48 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Magni, God of Strength (Thor's Son) 36 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Thrud, Goddess of Strength and Trees (Thor's Daughter) 36 x 36 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Valhalla, the Great Hall of Heroes 36 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
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Ragnarok 36 x 48 inches Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 2022
THE PODIUM
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