Dr. Orestes “Resty” Monzon has long been an advocate of art as both an expression of beauty and a vehicle for compassion. Over the years, he has supported, organized, and participated in numerous exhibits that bring together artists, photographers, and medical professionals for the benefit of both culture and community.
Gilas, Puso, Buhay: Handog at Pasasalamat (2025)
Mounted by alumni doctors of the UST Medicine Class of 1981, this exhibition of art and photography featured Dr. Monzon as one of the guest artists. Proceeds were dedicated to the UST Hospital Indigent Fund and supported medical missions for underserved communities
The Laidback Paintings (2024)
A collaboration with Angelito “Jo” Florendo at the UST Museum. The exhibit highlighted the harmony of realist paintings and artistic interpretations, offering audiences a glimpse into the balance of clinical precision and creative imagination.
Laidback Paintings cutting of Ribbons with guests. 
Dean Christine Que and Fr. Ed Alaurin, OP from the College of Fine Arts, UST 
With Architect Carlo Sayco 
The Laidback Paintings Monzon and Florendo Art Conspiracy Project, Two Man Back to Back Solo 
Jo Florendo 
With artist Romeo Gutierrez 
With colleague A.p. Peralta and Thomas Pascual 
Kammerchor Manila and Conductor Anthony Go Villanueva 
OPM Box of Greeting Cards and Mugs 
OP Monzon, “Stories from Paintings and Photographs” 
Ms. Yjah Carlos of UST Museum 
Thomasian Senior High Students 
Students visiting the Exhibit 
The NDV Community 
OP Monzon receives a gift painting of The Madonna from Philippe Fefebvre. 
OP Monzon with Notre Dame de Vie, Stories from his Paintings and Photographs 
The Monzon Mugs with print out of his paintings 
From left to right” Angelito Florendo, Fr. Isidro Abaño, OP, Orestes P. Monzon
The Woods are Lovely, Dark and Deep (2016)
A themed exhibition held at The Art Gallery of the Philippine Heart Center, showcasing Monzon’s works alongside Florendo. The show invited viewers to reflect on the quiet power of nature through visual art.
Laidback Paintings cutting of Ribbons with guests. Dean Christine Que and Fr. Ed Alaurin, OP from the College of Fine Arts, UST With Architect Carlo Sayco The Laidback Paintings Monzon and Florendo Art Conspiracy Project, Two Man Back to Back Solo Jo Florendo With artist Romeo Gutierrez With colleague A.p. Peralta and Thomas Pascual Kammerchor Manila and Conductor Anthony Go Villanueva OPM Box of Greeting Cards and Mugs OP Monzon, “Stories from Paintings and Photographs” Ms. Yjah Carlos of UST Museum Thomasian Senior High Students Students visiting the Exhibit The NDV Community OP Monzon receives a gift painting of The Madonna from Philippe Fefebvre. OP Monzon with Notre Dame de Vie, Stories from his Paintings and Photographs The Monzon Mugs with print out of his paintings From left to right” Angelito Florendo, Fr. Isidro Abaño, OP, Orestes P. Monzon
Feeding the Doves: Paintings from Photographs (2011)
A unique collaborative project where Dr. Monzon’s photographs were reimagined on canvas by fellow artists. This exhibit demonstrated his commitment to bridging mediums, inspiring creativity, and fostering collaboration between photographers and painters.
OP Monzon: From Art Collecting to Visual Art 
We need some kind of peace and serenity, at MdM Studio and Gallery 
Artist Jo Florendo and his Trees 
OP Monzon in Soul Searchers and Dreamers Jo Florendo in Different Strokes 
Alma C. Miclat during the launching of her coffee table book, Soul Searchers and Dreamers: Artists’ Profiles 
Monzon Art 