Leslie de CHAVEZ, Thy Will Be Done

ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL is pleased to present Thy Will Be Done, a solo exhibition by Leslie de CHAVEZ (b. 1978), from May 1 (Fri) to June 20 (Sat), 2026. Ten years after his 2016 solo exhibition When Reason Sleeps at ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL, Leslie de CHAVEZ returns to Korea with the exhibition of approximately 15 works, spanning painting, video, and installation. Leslie de CHAVEZ has consistently explored contemporary issues by delving into the complex social and historical contexts of his native Philippines—probing the history of cultural imperialism and colonialism, the realities of contemporary life, and the absurdities of politics and religion. By deconstructing and reconstructing iconic images, texts, and symbols of the era through biting metaphors, he candidly reveals the social and temporal symptoms of our time. His practice continues to reflect a deep concern for the roles, functions, and ripple effects that art must perform within society.