Hello, my name is Jill.
I was born in San Juan, Metro Manila in 1975, and though I've been scribbling and drawing for as long as I can remember (which is as far back as about age two), I didn't take my first formal drawing or painting lessons outside of school-school until I was about 13 or so.
I wanted very badly to study art in college, but didn't get to go to UP Fine Arts until I was in my early 20s after I'd gotten my first job, and I didn't have my first show at Boston Gallery until I was 30. I guess you could say I'd always been a late bloomer (and even now I reckon I'm still waiting (or hoping) to bloom, fully).
Since then I've had over a dozen solo exhibits at the CCP, the ArtistSpace of Ayala Museum and a number of other galleries around the metro, and some of my work has also come out in children's books, magazines, a postage stamp and other places. You're welcome to download my artist's resume (which should be floating around on this page) if you have need of it.
I now live and work in Quezon City with my demons and my stuffed animals, writing for a living during the day and painting for my soul at night. I'm afraid I don't get out much (except in my head), but I will if I have to for sushi and strawberry ice cream.
I wanted very badly to study art in college, but didn't get to go to UP Fine Arts until I was in my early 20s after I'd gotten my first job, and I didn't have my first show at Boston Gallery until I was 30. I guess you could say I'd always been a late bloomer (and even now I reckon I'm still waiting (or hoping) to bloom, fully).
Since then I've had over a dozen solo exhibits at the CCP, the ArtistSpace of Ayala Museum and a number of other galleries around the metro, and some of my work has also come out in children's books, magazines, a postage stamp and other places. You're welcome to download my artist's resume (which should be floating around on this page) if you have need of it.
I now live and work in Quezon City with my demons and my stuffed animals, writing for a living during the day and painting for my soul at night. I'm afraid I don't get out much (except in my head), but I will if I have to for sushi and strawberry ice cream.
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Artist's Statement
I paint “monsters”, which is what I call anyone who isn’t entirely human or belonging to a naturally occurring species (on this planet, at least). Most of my monsters are what you get when you add animal, plant or non-organic characteristics to a humanoid base.
To me, these monsters are intelligent, and have feelings and distinct personalities. Because of this, I believe that each of the monsters I create has a story to tell based on who he is, what he is, and where he comes from.
My monster images continue to evolve from interpretations of the monsters I grew up with in fairy tales and mythology to explorations of monsters in specific habitats. I deeply enjoy depicting my monsters in scenes or situations where they might be interacting with one another or with humans.
In rendering my monsters, I use watercolour, acrylic, oil and acrylic pastel, and oil because of how these materials lend themselves to fine detail and expressive texture. By taking my viewers to worlds where monsters are readily found, I hope to encourage them to think about how it might be possible for them to get along with those who look different from most everybody else.
updated May 2020
To me, these monsters are intelligent, and have feelings and distinct personalities. Because of this, I believe that each of the monsters I create has a story to tell based on who he is, what he is, and where he comes from.
My monster images continue to evolve from interpretations of the monsters I grew up with in fairy tales and mythology to explorations of monsters in specific habitats. I deeply enjoy depicting my monsters in scenes or situations where they might be interacting with one another or with humans.
In rendering my monsters, I use watercolour, acrylic, oil and acrylic pastel, and oil because of how these materials lend themselves to fine detail and expressive texture. By taking my viewers to worlds where monsters are readily found, I hope to encourage them to think about how it might be possible for them to get along with those who look different from most everybody else.
updated May 2020