Aprilfleur S. Galima-Mejia, a Filipino artist and consul at the Philippine Consulate-General in Guangzhou, was a featured artist at Leidi’s “Stillness and Creative Expressions,” a sustainable art event held from June 28 to July 15 at Haoyitianhe F1 Floor, The Canton Place, Tianhe District, Guangzhou.
The event, organized by Liede International Neighborhood and co-organized by Asian Solution (Guangzhou), Zhong Xian, Expressionist Art Academy, Jean Michel Art Space, and Aprilfleur’s Atelier, also showcased French expressionist artist Jean Michel Stanislas Garczynski.
Born in autumn, Galima-Mejia favors warm, muted colors. Despite her name meaning “spring,” her paintings offer a fresh, vibrant perspective, characterized by rich, saturated tones. Her inspiration stems from nature and childhood memories of her hometown in the Philippines.
Galima-Mejia’s artistic journey began unexpectedly when she stumbled upon a painting class during a walk. An invitation from the teacher to join sparked her passion and led her to pursue painting as a serious creative path.
In 2022, Galima-Mejia participated in “Flourishing Friendship,” a group exhibit on Philippines-China relations at the Guangzhou Library in Guangdong.
That same year, her works were featured in the “ASEAN Culture and Art Creation (Season III)” organized by the ASEAN Culture and Art Exchange Center in Xiamen, Fujian, and the “Philippine Culture and Art Month” presented by the Chongqing International Cultural Exchange Center and Hong Kong VA Galleries in Chongqing.
Her presence in the regional art scene continued in 2023 with the “ASEAN Culture and Art Creation (Season IV) International Exhibition and Exchange Activity” at the ASEAN Culture and Art Exchange Center in Jimei District, Xiamen, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 19.
In early 2024, Galima-Mejia’s works were exhibited at the Xiamen Haicang District Cultural Center from February 29 to March 13. Later that year, one of her paintings was selected from over 1,000 international and local submissions for the 3rd Guangzhou International Watercolor Exhibition, held at the Jiangzhang Art Museum in Foshan, Guangdong, from September 26 to October 13.
She was again invited to exhibit at the “ASEAN Culture and Art Creation (Season V)” in Xiamen, Fujian, in October 2024. October 2024 also marked a milestone with the launch of her first solo exhibition, “The Art of Time: Celebrating 40 Years Through Art,” held in her home province of Pangasinan in the Philippines, which ran from October to November.
In April 2025, Galima-Mejia expanded her reach by mounting a collaborative exhibition with Jean Michel Garczynski at the Romantic Terrace on Shamian Island in Guangzhou.
At “Stillness and Creative Expressions,” Galima-Mejia presented pieces that embody her ongoing exploration of balance, memory and the environment. She continues to paint, preparing thoughtful works for future gallery and garden showcases.
