Born in Montalban, Rizal, Philippines in 1980, Rodel Tapaya has a background in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines College and Goldsmiths. Recognized for his talent, he was awarded the Signature Art Prize in 2011 by the Asia-Pacific Breweries Foundation and the Singapore Art Museum. Tapaya's artistic work is rich in Filipino cultural history, using intricate designs and characters to tell stories from traditional folk tales that are layered with meaning. Having studied Painting and Drawing at prestigious institutions such as the Parsons School of Design and the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, his artistic expressions are an intricate maze of symbolism that communicate his worldview.
Deep Listener (2023)
Abundance in Sunlight (2018)
Fragile Ego (2022)
Yeo Kaa, a talented artist hailing from the Philippines, was born in 1989 and is known all across Southeast Asia for her beautifully unique and vibrant creations. Her work captures a range of complex emotions, such as resistance, rebellion, anxiety, contemplation, and individuality through a wide-eyed girl serving as a representation of the artist's persona. Her compositions blend vivid colors with doll-like figures and stark images, confronting taboo and unspeakable topics. Yeo Kaa's introspective works explore self-identity, sexuality, and societal pressures through the contrast between innocence and irreverence. Her art has been showcased at numerous international exhibitions across different countries and completed residencies in Finland, Indonesia, and Germany.
Maria Jeona Zoleta, a brilliant University of the Philippines graduate, is a Manila-based artist praised for her captivating and thought-provoking pieces. Through her vibrant brushstrokes and intricate designs, Zoleta unleashes a joyful and freeing art collection that resonates with the all-encompassing deluge of our modern-day information age. She ingeniously captures the dynamic pace of digital media using bold, neon colors, and draws inspiration from popular culture's quirky and sensational influences. Zoleta is a contemporary creative voice that reflects the ideas and attitudes of her generation, always striving to keep pace with the explosion of information that defines our world.