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Growth
This piece was for the group exhibit “The Island”, October 2022, at KalawakanSpacetime Gallery. Growth. Found objects, wire, epoxy, acrylic epoxy. 2022. Time , storms, or “inhabitants” in the island contribute changes in its landscape, but there are things in the island that will remain the same. One of the lines in the artist brief…
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Mother & Cat / Transformation
Commissioned piece for a fellow cat-mama – but to 30+ cats! There is also a frog, which is a symbol of transformation in certain cultures. Mother & Cat. Screen, wire, acrylic epoxy. 22.5 x 12 x 11 in. 2021
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Roots 1 & 2
These pieces were made for Project Hulmahan, “an art-driven mutual aid advocacy in support of livelihood, food security and disaster response”. To know more about the project, please visit their Facebook page or their website. The first poster was released when they were gathering artists for the said project, while the second poster was released…
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Paghilom
Paghilom (Healing) is a commissioned work for the Pinto Underwater Sculpture Museum for Marine Ecosystem Regeneration. Sitio Remedios. Paghilom . Marine Epoxy, stones, shell, sand. Solihiya (synthetic rattan) for reinforcement. Wood and wire covered with Marine Epoxy for the frame. 30x30x39 inches (height x depth x width). 2023 The sea has a soothing, energizing, healing…
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Touch Series (1,2,3,4)
Touch 1, 2,and 3 were made for Sampayan 9 Group Exhibit, Pinto Gallery. Touch 4 was made for the Rewire Solo Exhibit. at Kalawakan SpaceTime Gallery. All four pieces were created in 2023. Touch 1, 2, and 3. Stainless Steel Frame, Wire, Screen, Automotive Paint. 18×24 inches, 2023. Touch 4 Stainless Steel Frame, Wire, Screen,…
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Pagupit
“Pagupit” translates to “haircut”. Like space clearing and revamping one’s wardrobe, it is an act of “shedding”, and welcoming change. In the case of post-breakup haircuts, it can be a small step towards regaining control, reclaiming identity, and starting on a clean slate. Kindly check this video on my Instagram account, or scroll down to…
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Swimming
Swimming. Acrylic on Canvas. 36×24 in. 2024. Submission for 29Kapitolyo Art Space‘s Open Call. The open call exhibit, Infinite Horizons, opened last February 10, 2024 and will run till the 22nd.
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The Dream, Tiger Cat, and That Meme
Pinto Art Museum’s 2023 yearend group exhibit was “Homage To Rousseau” and we were asked to come up with works inspired by Henri Rousseau and his art. My piece was inspired by two of Henri Rousseau’s works, “The Dream” and “The Tiger Cat“, plus the viral meme showing two women yelling and a cat in…
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Maps
This was made before 2017 (when I had this framed), but the work was exhibited only in 2023. This has 2 components: embroidered cloth and a compass. This is about feeling lost and navigating one’s way, I’ve never been completely decided about having children, but at that time I couldn’t help but think: if I…
