: Reclaiming Solitude | Joel Reglos

“The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.” — Aldous Huxley

Ideas of solitude can be interpreted in two ways: one may lean towards meanings of loneliness and isolation, others may interpret it as a sign of fortitude – finding a sense of peace in oneness.

For Joel Reglos, solitude has always been a way of finding the purest state of self in serene isolation. The artist rediscovers the grace, dignity and bliss of being in solitude, brilliantly and impactfully reflected in abstractions of warmth, light, and vibrance.

Reglos’ new breadth of works for Galerie Joaquin Online best illustrate his strong and soulful mind: metallic splashes serve as statements atop bold brush strokes of warm color, a striking contrast yet intertwining as a whole. Each series exposes an impactful body of work that embodies ideations of reclaiming tranquility – revealing the calm within the curated chaos, solidifying the state of strength and resolution in blissful solidarity.

Joel Reglos (b.1994) hails from Sta, Cruz Manila and was raised in Calauag, Quezon, where he learned and honed most of his abilities.

At the age of 21, he discovered his style wherein he was able to truly express his own sentiments in the best possible way. Working in acrylics, Reglos uses unique colors, texture and nondescript shapes and line arrangements – turning it into a uniquely expressive from in order to show the real value of his work. Joel Reglos isn’t just simply putting up figures and forms together but ensures that each one of his elements has significance and is placed in a harmonious manner.