I am a multidisciplinary artist working with immersive installations and assemblages that focus on my cultural identity as a Filipino American and commodity fetishism. Lived in: Hong Kong (1998-00), London (2000-01), Los Angeles (2001-06), Beijing (2006-10), Paris (2010-16) & NYC (2016-Now)
EDUCATION
Parsons School of Design ; NYC, NY - BFA in Fine Arts, 3.94 GPA — Graduating May 2020
Honors: Dean’s List Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Relevant courses: Design Strategies in Everyday Experience, Objects as History, Intro to Visual Culture, History of Modern & Contemporary Art, Sound Design, Migration Cities and Climate.
Chelsea College of Art ; London, UK - Study Abroad Program — September-December 2018
EXPERIENCE
Studio Intern, Choplet Ceramic Studio ; Brooklyn, NY — February-May 2019
Performed business and studio administration as well as customer service and improved on ceramic skills.
Sales Intern, Verameat Jewelry ; NYC, NY — June-July 2018
Accomplished customer service and retail functions, and learned about the craft and value of mid-range jewelry.
Social Media Assistant, Mondo Guerra NYFW Show ; NYC, NY — February 2017
Managed social media accounts during fashion show including live streaming, posting updates, and keeping online audiences engaged by responding to questions.
Social Media Assistant & Photographer, VOLTA Art Fair / Anoko Arts Social Club ; NYC, NY — March 2017
Posted photos and updates in order to promote event and managed live streaming of the Anoko Arts Social Club event on social media. Photographed performers and the event space for use in marketing.
Intern, The Accessory Think Tank ; NYC, NY — Summer 2015
Researched trends in fashion and design for consulting firm.
Intern, Betsie Bay Furniture and Interior Design ; Frankfort, MI — Summer 2014
Created floor plans and went to sites to physically arrange the space.
EXHIBITIONS
Artist at Parsons School of Design - “Don’t Stop on the Second Floor” ; NYC, NY - May 2019
Pieces: “Wax Guns”
Artist at Chelsea College of Art - 2nd Year Show ; London, UK - December 2018
Pieces: “An Ode to the Gun”
Artist at Next to nothing Gallery - “Art Student Popup Exhibit” ; NYC, NY - July 2018
Pieces: “Glorification of Weaponization”
Creative Director, Curator & Artist at Undercurrent Projects - “ID:Me” ; NYC, NY - February to March 2017
Collaborated with and lead a group of artists in order to curate, organize and market the exhibit ID:Me at Undercurrent Projects, a gallery in the East Village.
Pieces: “Glorification of Weaponization” & “Good Morning America”
SKILLS
Language: French (Fluent)
Computer: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition, ProTools, Microsoft Office
Material: Wood, Metal, Laser Cutting, Ceramics, Plaster, Paint, Drawing, Casting/Molding, Film Photography, Printmaking, Book Making.