PAGDIRIWANG PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL 2025
"Enigma" Solo Art Exhibition
NOEL BOTE, Painter, Sculptor
Noel Bote was born in beautiful Taal, Batangas in 1969 where he was brought up with the love of nature. Noel left his native hometown in 2003 to go to New York City, which fulfilled his lifelong dream to have his first solo art show in the Big Apple which featured Noel’s portfolio of exquisite tropical underwater sea life of his hometown.
In 2013, after three shows, Noel introduced Enigma, his second solo show in New York City, which transformed him into a Master Artist. He realized that he wanted to shift his focus from painting to Enigma sculpture. This major decision, resulted in the creation of over 200 pieces of Enigma sculpture pieces which show the intersection of various materials used. Noel is inspired by his everyday interactions and strives to show the hidden messages in his works.
In 2015, Noel opened his museum in Taal, Batangas after his family realized his passion in both art and collecting artifacts. His family converted their ancestral home into a museum of Filipino artifacts, foremost, Noel’s collection of his Enigma art pieces for people to enjoy.
This year, Noel is introducing Enigma glass art, which will be his main focus for the rest of his life.
“I am inspired to create this infinite design after observing and caring for my fellow human beings.”