“Art Meets 2Hearts”: A Pairing of Art and Advocacy

Artist Maxi Tungol, or “Imax” as she signs her works, mounts her first solo art exhibit for a cause: A significant portion of the proceeds will benefit the OATH mission to develop and empower underprivileged youth. The title of the show, “Art Meets 2Hearts,” illustrates the partnership between the artist and the Oblate Apostles of the Two Hearts (OATH) in their joint commitment to elevate art as a medium for change.

With a professional background in advertising and video production, Maxi Tungol harnesses her natural aptitude in creative communication to express herself through her art.

Self-taught, she started her painting journey with experimentation. The style she found is nontraditional. A single piece of her work may employ a mix of several mediums: oil, acrylic, gouache, ink, or raw powdered pigments. A torn piece of an old book, leftover lace, gems, or just plastic baubles, sand from her garden, driftwood, or charcoal: any of these small found objects and unorthodox materials can find their way into her artworks.

Her concepts are just as diverse, even random: from a simple pair of shoes to surreal landscapes, city spaces, and human relationships (complete with artistic commentary). Each piece is a veritable journey in exploration and experimentation on a wide range of subjects using unconventional, surprising techniques. Asked what her style is, Maxi says she just likes to call it “freestyle.”

Now retired from commercial work, Maxi spends her free time thinking of new ways to illustrate her impressions of life with equal parts irony and humor—sometimes with intention, other times by chance. The art of Imax offers different takes on otherwise mundane topics, with interpretations that are surprising—if not unusual—but certainly hybrid. 

Drop by Badass Art Gallery to support “Art Meets 2Hearts.” By acquiring an Imax, you are directly investing in a brighter future for the OATH beneficiaries. Badass Art Gallery is located along Felix Avenue in Pasig City, near Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall. The exhibit runs until October 15, 2025.