Artist Talk: Jon Poblador
Sat, 16 May
|Soluna Fine Art
Jon Poblador will share insights into his journey as an artist and the creative process behind his latest series of grid-based paintings featured in his solo exhibition, San Gimignano, at Soluna Fine Art. Please confirm your attendance by clicking on the RSVP button.
Time & Location
16 May 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Soluna Fine Art, G/F, 52 Sai St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
About the Event
Artist Talk with Jon Poblador
Date & Time: 16 May 2026 (Saturday) 3-4 PM
Venue: Soluna Fine Art, GF, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Language: English
Jon Poblador (b. 1971, Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino American contemporary painter. He received a B.F.A. from Northern Illinois University and an M.F.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. Best known for his minimalist works characterized by monochrome palettes, repetition, and meticulous mark-making, Poblador’s practice has evolved from densely packed lines and text-based compositions to dots and geometric forms, before settling on the color grids he primarily produces today. Each work is built through an accumulation of devotional acts, with thin layers of acrylic applied section by section. Every brushstroke functions as a kind of silent prayer, deliberate and sustained over time. Through his practice, he explores the accumulation of time and attention while inviting viewers into a different mode of perception, encouraging a slower, more attentive way of seeing. Poblador currently lives and works in Hong Kong and is active in the contemporary art scenes both locally and in the United States. He has held several solo exhibitions across both regions, including at Larry Becker Contemporary Art in Pennsylvania, Gebert Contemporary in Arizona, and Galerie Koo in Hong Kong.