MANILA, Philippines -- In an exhibit dubbed "Escapism", figurative artist Aleah Angeles shows off paintings of how some women escape--by treading the gray area between daydreams and fantasies, and by being introspective, almost aloof and lonely while divorced from the everyday chaos of this world.

Painting by Aleah Angeles. Credit: Mendez Big and Small Art Gallery

Angeles, who won third place in the Pagalingan Pinay art competition, is also the first-ever grand champion (student category) of the Figurative Art on Canvas competition.

Her works show the precocity and discipline she puts into her art.

Aleah Angeles has won awards for her figurative art. Credit: Mendez Big and Small Art Gallery

Even at this early stage in her career, Angeles is already building a following. Already, a large canvas of hers entitled "Resting Place" has been acquired by media anchor and art collector Julius Babao.

Painting by Aleah Angeles for "Escapism" exhibit. Credit: Mendez Big and Small Art Gallery

Angeles's exhibit is ongoing until June 23 at Mendez Big and Small Art Gallery at the fourth floor of SM Megamall Building A. For more details, call 566-2640, 401-0639, or SMS at 0917-8482691.