Welcome to the Paleta Verde Gallery — a curated space celebrating the boundless creativity of artists who embrace sustainable practices. Here, each work is more than just an object of beauty. It is a statement of care for our environment and respect for the materials we use.
Browse through our diverse collection and discover how artistry and ecological responsibility come together to inspire, challenge, andpreserve for generations to come.
Blending pop, modern, and traditional styles inspired by Amorsolo and Banksy, he challenges misconceptions about sustainable art’s value and sanitation. His work normalizes reuse, sparks dialogue, and fosters partnerships among artists, NGOs, and communities. Gilbert Angeles frames sustainable art as a revolutionary act of environmental and Filipino pride.
A Fine Arts undergraduate from UP Baguio, he recently embraced eco-friendly art through soil-painting, sourcing pigments from Benguet. Adapting his realistic portrait style to a limited palette challenges his creativity while promoting resource-consciousness. He teaches that great art doesn’t require costly materials and advocates for Filipino art to reflect cultural identity over global trends.
Specializing in dry leaf art, a practice he began in 2009 and turned into a sustainable craft in 2020. Using preservation techniques that can take over a decade, he experiments with colors and textures from various leaves. Known for his surgical precision, he encourages artists to explore sustainable materials to spark creativity, reduce costs, and deepen cultural and ecological awareness.
Inspired during the pandemic, he embraced sustainability to create original works that stand apart from common art forms. Blanco sees no challenge in sourcing materials from everyday waste, proving that creativity and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
