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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…
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Mine
This was first exhibited at Vimana Gallery for “Unapologetic” (Girls, Girls, Girls Cycle 4). The torso was taken from an old piece from 2007. Used other parts of the original piece, such as the hands and limbs, for other pieces. “Mine”. Epoxy, screen, wire, automotive paint, shadow box. 21.5x 17.5in , 2023. This is an…
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TAPE/ LOST IN MUSIC
TAPE was completed in 2024. LOST IN MUSIC was completed in 2021, and exhibited at Pinto Art Museum’s Sampayan Group Exhibit that same year. Both artworks are based on an old picture of me using a WALKMAN. TAPE. Acrylic and cassette tape film on canvas. 15.5 x 12.5 in (shadow box). 2024. LOST IN MUSIC.…
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MOVE
Late post. “MOVE”. Work for Alay 23, Boston Gallery. GI and Stainless Steel wires, automotive paint, wooden base. 2020.
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ReWire
November 4-December 2, 2023, Kalawakan SpaceTime Gallery Background: Late in 2022, I saw a mystic. Aside from performing Reiki healing and giving me advice based on some readings, I was advised to change and have new routines “to create new paths”. I have received similar advice from a “person of science” 13 years before: “Change…
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#inktober2023
Entries for #inktober 2023 challenge. One drawing per day of October based on word prompts.
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Mandalas/ A Circle A Day (092922-093023)
*Updated on January 1, 2024 Mandala-making is something I added to my daily routine in late September 2022. In itself, it can be a meditative activity that promotes calm, focus, healing, and can serve as a meditative space. I did miss some days. Initially, I posted mandalas that I made from Sept 29, 2022 till…
