b. 1998 / MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
“ Grounded in the language of symbolism and natural forms, my work explores the role of spirituality in contemporary life. I take inspiration from mythology, relics and folk practices, combining elements of my ancestral history with personal motifs to create intentional objects that engage with the psyche. “
B.F.A. New York University, 2020 / M.F.A ArtCenter College of Design, 2027
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PRESS (2025)
THE PHILIPPINE STAR | Desire and the dirge of cicadas: Martine Velasco at The Crucible Gallery
LIFESTYLE ASIA | How Martine Velasco Reimagines Desire in Her Debut Show