Filipino Visual Artists to Watch in 2025

Every visual artist brings a unique vision and style to their creations, from surrealism to realism, abstracts to nature-inspired themes. They may use different styles, forms, and mediums, but they have something in common: conveying powerful narratives and evoking emotions that resonate with their audience

Hya loves the challenge of adapting her love for solving puzzles to something unique. She puts each puzzle piece onto the canvas, creating an optical illusion.

Every puzzle she puts in expresses her uniqueness and the immense effort invested in each artwork.

Dose 1: Mistake
By Hyacinth Shane Balina
Mixed Media on Canvas, 10″ x 10″

Tall Tales
By Hyacinth Shane Balina
Mixed Media on Canvas, 16″ x 20″

Rudy showcases a strong affinity for nature and animals, depicted through vivid, lifelike details. His oil on canvas paintings bring out rich, bold colors and intricate textures. His commissioned works that spotlight nature’s exquisite beauty always amaze his clients.

When All is New
By Rudy San Pedro
Oil on Canvas, 60″ x 48″

Fortitude
By Rudy San Pedro
Oil on Canvas, 32″ x 32″

Jacquelene is open to exploring any art style, but one thing won’t be left out in her work: the color Orange. When creating abstract paintings, she experiments with vibrant color combinations but always ensures the Orange color will prominently stand out.

Lately, she’s been into silhouettes of people with highly textured embossed effects.

All I Need
By Jacquelene Foja
Mixed Media on Canvas, 24″ x 30″

Dancing With Color 4
By Jacquelene Foja
Acrylic on Paper, 9″ x 12″

Esmeralda’s art style leans into surrealism, emphasizing blending elements that usually don’t pair together. She uses semiotics and a creative twist on what might be considered “normal.” She likes to create intriguing compositions that strike viewers’ interest and let them interpret or give meaning. She’s on the journey to create art that she couldn’t articulate into words. 

Waking Moment of a Healer
by Ma. Esmeralda Bautista
Acrylic on Canvas, 24″ x 18″

I Guess This is Where We Go
By Ma. Esmeralda Bautista
Acrylic on Canvas, 36″ x 24″

Art is a GSIS Art Competition winner, and he exerts effort and patience, as seen in his body of work. Every line he strokes explores the balance between structure and spontaneity. On every canvas, he explores different ideas in mark-making, using patterns, lines, textures, and shapes to create an art piece.

Loom II
By Art Arreglado
Acrylic on Canvas, 42″ x 54″

Sheila’s style depends on what she feels at the moment. She uses bold colors and dynamic compositions that create a sense of movement and depth, making each artwork captivating and rich in detail. Her delightful art pieces aim to bring happiness to people’s homes. 

Seahorse
By Sheila Go
Mixed Media on Canvas, 23″ x 30″

Pawikan
By Sheila Go
Mixed Media on Canvas, 23″ x 30″

A multi-award-winning artist, Dexter is a seasoned realism portraiture artist. Having this dedication and passion for the arts, he does this to support his family. He explores various mediums, including graphite, pastels, paint, and digital art.

Nakasanayang Tagpo
By Dexter Cinco
Oil on Canvas, 36″ x 24″

Sadto, Hababaw pa an Grasya
By Dexter Cinco
Oil on Canvas, 23″ x 24″

Frank expresses himself through the styles of realism and still life to landscapes and abstract figures. Recently, he has turned to a more vivid, emotional style, infusing elements of Fauvism and Cubism. Hallmark has reprinted some of his works for its Christmas-themed greeting cards from 2014 to 2018. 

Philippine Fruits Series
By Frank Hari
Pastel on Paper, 28″ x 22″

Service Warriors
By Frank Hari
Acrylic on Panel, 48″ x 36″

Anne’s favorite subjects consist of humans whose skins are in Teal and inspired by bold palettes of Fauvism. The Teal color conveys serenity and allows a beautiful contrast alongside other vibrant colors. 

Her art celebrates Filipinos: their challenges and triumphs that stimulate conversations.

He Rose Again
By Anne Canceran
Acrylic on Canvas, 18″ x 24″

Siya Ang Mananalaysay (She is the StoryTeller)
By Anne Canceran
Acrylic on Canvas, 16″ x 20″

Joses is passionate about exploring art through different forms, such as illustrations, sculptures, and tattoos.

His bonsai series represents the human mind, body, and soul—a reminder to focus on self-care, personal growth, and value inner beauty. 

Acts of Service 1
By Joses Sunga
Digital on Cardboard, 15″ x 24″

Acts of Service 2
By Joses Sunga
Digital on Cardboard, 15″ x 24″

Blog cover: Frank Hari

— Toby Denise Concepcion