Artwork

Being born in the United States the daughter of immigrants from the Philippines makes for a sometimes complicated and confusing identity. There are so many things I don't understand...(read more)

CAPIZ WAVES SERIES

Capiz shells, sometimes referred to as windowpane oysters, are a major Philippine export. Finding materials indigenous to the islands was the jumping off point...(read more)

QUILT SERIES

I was born and raised in Virginia and have always felt completely American, but there was something so beautiful and exotic to me that I would often see in the homes of non-Filipino friends: quilts...(read more)

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." - Epictetus

There's an alchemical process in resurrecting the person you were when you were born...(coming soon)

WATERCOLORS

I love the luminosity and versatility of watercolors. They're an extension of drawing, which is the foundation of all art. Watercolors helped keep me connected to my art...(read more)

DRAWINGS & STUDIES

An intimate look into my sketchbook, as well as some of my favorite drawings in charcoal and graphite. Drawing isn't just about being able to render a decent picture; it's about the ability to see accurately...(read more)