Penciler,
Jeweler,
Organizer
Born to Filipino parents in Tio'tia:ke/Montréal, he currently works professionally as an illustrator in the video games industry. As a storyteller, his main medium of expression is through comics, digital illustration and jewelry making. His work focuses on the Filipino-Quebecois identity, migrant workers struggles, pre-colonial Filipino art and mythology.
Publications
Kasama, Graphic Novel (2021) ANAK Publishing
Mikel, Zine (2022) Self-Published
Drawings that Fly, Poetry (2022) Bitter Melanin
Bakit Si Leni: How important is your vote? Comic zine (2022) Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation
Community and systems transformation through Grassroots Organizing and Relief Efforts with Filipino/a/x Communities during COVID-19 Academic Paper (2020) THE PHILANTHROPIC YEAR: PHILAB
Work Experience
Ubisoft, Montreal - Illustrator (2017 - PRESENT)
Warner Bros Games, Montreal - Concept Artist (2015 - 2017))
Affiliations
QPIRG Concordia board member
Ka Collective / Kapwa Center
Migrante Qc
Montreal Gem and Minerals Club
Art Collaborations and Contracts
Buboy Restaurant (2023)
Tadhana Restaurant (2022)
Kasama Graphic Novel Chocolate Bundle, Kasama Chocolate (2021)
Filipino Heritage Month Cover, Kasama Chocolate (2022)
Series of Posters for the Immigrant Workers Center (2021)
Exhibits
The Philippine in me
The Philippine Arts Council, Online (2022)A tour of Canada through Philippine Eyes
Philippine Edmonton Events and Arts Society (PHIDEAS), Online (2021)Palayag
Fil-Mtl Arts Exhibition (2021)Voices from the Frontlines
Village aux Pied du Courant (2021)
