Paintings
Rider
2023
Oil paint on canvas
16” x 20” inches
In this painting, I explore the dynamic intersection of my identities as a queer, trans Filipino-American. The work depicts a queer-coded cowboy thrown from a carabao-bull hybrid, a creature that exists in an abstracted reality. The cowboy dressed in leather, an iconic symbol within queer kink culture, embodies contrasting expressions of masculinity as he tries to ride the colorful and flamboyant beast of burden.
Self Portrait
2019
Oil painting on canvas
18” X 24” Inches
This self-portrait, created during Pride Month, is a celebration of my trans identity and the freedom I’ve found in embracing my authentic self. It marks a pivotal moment—my first portrait reflecting the truest version of who I am. The rainbow aura and the eagle on my forehead symbolize the vibrant strength that comes with self-love and acceptance, honoring both my journey and the beauty of living fully as myself.