About Me

I've always believed that the idea of our empowerment as women is gradual, never a straight path journey. It took me almost 6 years before I could call myself an "artist" and be confident enough to live my artist dreams ~ despite all the economic and societal hardship it comes with. And so, here we are.

As a full time artist and part time art educator for a local college here in Metro Manila, I split my time between developing my practice, handcrafting wearable jewelry, and teaching art principles to young aspiring artists. I actively participate in art cons and pop-ups, such as Komiket, Patrons of the Arts, and the like. I am excited to showcase my works in an international space at Taipei Art Book Fair 2024.

In 2024, I started my Masters in Fine Arts in the University of the Philippines, hoping to develop more focused works about femininity and women identities. Every now and then, I get invited to do a large-scale mural, translating my feminine collages onto a wall.

I'd love to pursue more collaborative projects that find space for feminine values and ideals - may it be collage, mixed media, or mural painting!

I am inspired by notions of empowerment, femininity and color theories. I love vivid colors, movement, surreal and cosmic narratives, and representing women identities and our stories. While most of my work is comprised of digitally-made collages, I've slowly been creating analog collages that echo these expressions. I am also exploring incorporating different medium in my analog works.

My jewelry brand, now called DIWA by Woman Create, is an extension of my love for vibrant colors and my call to elevate women in their daily lives. This time, through fashion. My biggest frustration has always been a desire to wear accessories that make me stand out, that are big and loud, and rarely found anywhere. I am proud to offer DIWA to my fellow Filipinas who share this same frustration when it comes to fashion. 

I started with making just earrings. But now, I have expanded to creating necklaces and keychains. My pieces are mix of handmade polymer clay beads and ready-made acrylic beads. I want to keep elevating my designs with every collection.

INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? LET'S COLLABORATE! 

For brand or art collaborations, please contact me via: womancreate@gmail.com.

For personal collage or jewelry commissions, please check out my Commission options, guidelines, pricing here: https://womancreate.com/collections/commission-womancreate

For exhibition / mural / art workshop / art pop-up opportunities, please contact me via womancreate@gmail.com or @womancreate on Instagram.

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BEFORE YOU GO, MEET....

The Muselings, my 3 baby cats named Muse, Loki and Whimsy!

You may see donation jars for them when I table at art conventions and pop-ups. They are my sun and stars, and one of the biggest reasons why I make art and work hard. All your support in whatever shape or form goes to them always.

Thank you for supporting my art (and these hungry babies in return)!