Seeing Colors of Hope
Ioni Mendoza’s launches her exhibit for a good cause.
By Art+ Magazine Team
Photo courtesy of Life N’ Arts Gallery
September 02, 2025
"Cinque Terre Series II", 21 x 29 inches, watercolor
Life N’ Arts Gallery came alive with vibrant hues, heartfelt stories, and a shared mission. ‘Seeing Colors of Hope’ is the first solo exhibition of artist and entrepreneur Ioni Mendoza.
Surrounded by family, friends, fellow artists, and the team from the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines, led by their President Dr. Ivo John Dualan, Ioni welcomed guests into her personal journey. The exhibit was shaped by her own experience of vision loss, treatment, and ultimately, the gift of sight through a corneal transplant.
"Silver Chandeliers", 13.5 x 18.5 inches, Shui Mo (watercolor on rice paper)
“I was born with a condition that impaired my vision and came with many insecurities,” Ioni shared. “After years of treatments, I was blessed to receive a corneal transplant from a generous donor through the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines, under the care of the late Dr. Cosme Naval.”
Ioni dedicates part of the proceeds from her exhibit to the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines—an organization that works tirelessly to educate, process donations, advance research, and ensure the best outcomes for both donors and recipients.
Ioni Mendoza with "See Again", 24 x 18 inches, acrylic
One of the exhibit’s installations was an interactive canvas, where visitors were invited to share messages of encouragement, hope, and strength. Colorful sticky notes, paper flowers, and origami cranes quickly filled the board. This collective display became part of the art piece in itself.
The exhibit draws inspiration from beauty close to home, much like Monet’s garden in Giverny. Each piece radiates warmth and movement, offering a visual reminder that hope can be found in the everyday.
Through this exhibit, art lovers can be part of a cause that restores the gift of sight to others. ‘Seeing Colors of Hope’ will run at Life N’ Arts Gallery until September 9, 2025.
Follow the artist on Instagram @artbyio_18 and explore more works through linktr.ee/artbyio.
