FEATURED ARTISTS

His photography captures profound stories in a single frame, making words almost unnecessary.

Dayat Sutisno is an Indonesian photographer known for capturing compelling images that often reflect the rich cultural and natural landscapes of Indonesia. His work typically emphasizes the vibrant life, traditions, and scenic beauty of the country, bringing to light aspects of Indonesian society and environment that might otherwise go unnoticed. Sutisno's photography is noted for its vivid use of color and composition, which creates a powerful visual narrative.

Emerging from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, Joshua Limon Palisoc is an artist whose journey mirrors the intricate materials he sculpts. Raised watching his parents operate their junkyard business, Joshua saw discarded materials—wood, metal scraps, bottles, and plastics—as the building blocks of his creativity. Despite a conservative Catholic upbringing that limited discussions on sexuality and emotions, Joshua found ways to express his inner paradox, blending logic with instinct and control with spontaneity.

Initially on a path to nursing, Joshua delved into human anatomy and physiology, experiences that heightened his awareness of life's fleeting nature. This understanding propelled him towards art, leading him to the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines. Here, he explored oil, ink, paper, ceramics, and metal, discovering a deep connection with the tactile process of creation. His work simplifies life's complexities, bringing order through lines, textures, and patterns, offering both a personal escape and a unique worldview.

Graduating magna cum laude in 2016, Joshua quickly made his mark. His debut at the Pinto Art Museum showcased his initial metalworks, launching his career. In 2018, he joined Eskinita Gallery’s Tuklas Artist Mentorship Program, learning under contemporary sculptor Riel Hilario and social surrealists Renato Habulan and Alfredo Esquillo. This mentorship was pivotal, refining his skills and expanding his artistic horizons.

Joshua's first solo exhibition, "Ephemeral Vessels," launched in November 2020 at the Pinto Art Museum amid the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to reclaim death as a universal experience. In 2021, his work reached an international audience with "Open Vessel" in Berlin, Germany, marking his first exhibition outside the Philippines. His second solo exhibition, "Tahanan ng Makasalanan at Banal" (House of the Holy and the Sinner), in 2022, explored the nature of morality through lifelike paintings and sculptures.

Joshua Limon Palisoc's art transforms the discarded into profound beauty and introspection. By simplifying life's complexities, he offers a meditative escape for himself and a resonant experience for his audience. His journey from a junkyard in Nueva Ecija to global galleries is a narrative of resilience, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of one's true calling.

Reynard Borillo's work is a celebration of his passion for translating words into visual stories. Deeply influenced by Southern culture and inspired by his travels through Mindanao, his canvas is filled with a rich variety of tales. He collects old items, books, dried flowers, and printed textiles, and he experiments with new materials, ensuring each piece transcends a single medium.

Working with mixed media art grants Reynard the freedom to express himself fully. His distinctive style involves creating layers of collages from his collections, evenly coated with resin to serve as a backdrop. Many of his works incorporate bouquets of withered flowers layered with patterns inspired by William Morris. These dried flowers symbolize life reborn from death, and through his art, he encourages his audience to see beauty in imperfection and to embrace hope.

Since graduating from Ford Academy of the Arts in 2011, Reynard has grown significantly as an artist. As a resident artist at Mendez Big and Small Art Co., he found opportunities to develop his craft. His first solo exhibition, "Seeking Light," debuted in 2013, followed by "Here After" in 2014. His journey continued with solo exhibitions at Provenance Gallery (2018), Ysobel Art Gallery (2018), and Pinto Art Museum (2017). He has also showcased his work internationally at events such as the New Dawn of Filipino Realism in Singapore (2019), the Asian Contemporary Art Show in Singapore (2016), Art Apart Fair in Singapore (2015), and the Museum of Fine Arts in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2012).

Reynard Borillo's journey continues, and he remains dedicated to exploring new ways to tell stories through his art.