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Ms. Petunya

Watercolor & collage

Ms. Petunya is the artistic name of Carlie Manalac, a Filipina visual artist with a background in graphic design. Her practice explores personal memories, emotions and everyday observations through a growing range of mediums. In Shared Memories, watercolor, layered paper and dried petals become fragments of connection: small gestures, brief encounters and moments that linger.

Shared Memories

In my work, I often treat colors and shapes as fragments of memories—little pieces of moments that have stayed with me. While my previous works have been reflections of my own experiences, Shared Memories extends beyond the personal. It holds traces of the people I have met, the strangers I have exchanged smiles with, and the fleeting moments of connection that quietly become part of us.

The petals symbolize how even the smallest gestures and simplest encounters can leave a lasting impression. Like flowers slowly blooming, these little memories gather and unfold within my heart, reminding me that not all meaningful moments need to be grand or familiar. Sometimes, a shared smile is enough to make something bloom.

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