ABOUT

My art is an evolving narrative shaped by my experiences as a first-generation immigrant from the Philippines and the rich cultural tapestry of Hawai'i. Recently, my work has delved into the history of Filipino immigration during the Sugar Plantation Period, exploring how it has influenced local culture and my identity. Drawing from archival research, including documents and images from university libraries and plantation foundations, I create dynamic compositions using screenprint, acrylic, and oil paint. My goal is to capture the resilience and journey of my ancestors while reflecting on the ongoing process of growth, adaptation, and identity. Through this, I hope to connect with others who, like me, are part of a diaspora, navigating cultural complexities within Hawai'i’s diverse community.
Education
2024    Bachelor of Fine Arts- Oil Painting, University of Hawai'i Manoa
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2023     Euphemism of Exhaustion, Pictures Plus Kaka’ako, O’ahu, HI
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024   _____ Identity, The Art Gallery, University of Hawaii Manoa, Oahu, HI, 2024
              In Praise of Pigment, Box Jelly, O’ahu, HI, 2024
2023   The Lo’i Gallery, American Savings Bank, O’ahu, HI
              Halo-Halo, Minasa Art Gallery, O’ahu, HI
2022   The Art of Caring, Arts at Marks Garage, O’ahu, HI
              HERstory Through The Arts, Arts at Marks Garage, O’ahu, HI
              SAA Juried Art Show, University of Hawai’i, Hilo, HI
              Pagkakaisa, Hawaii State Library, O’ahu, HI
Publications
2023  “Ang Babaylan”, Horizons Journal, Volume 8, December 2023
2022  “Having Everything Revealed”, Hawaii Bar Journal, April 2022
2020  “Manong”, Le’ahi Creative Arts Journal, Spring 2020
Scholarship Awards
2024   Outstanding Undergraduate in Painting
              Juliette May Fraser Fund
              CASAA Annual Scholarship
              John Young Scholarship Award
              Heide Student Assistance Fund
              Kahala Nui Scholarship Fund
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