Biography
"I am questioning the issues of beliefs and portraying them through my art"--- Mike Garcia
My art is based on keen observations on Philippine culture, traditions,rituals and superstitions.
Recently, I’ve been working on a new series of figure drawings and paintings that depict visions beyond natural forms.
My latest pieces are rendered in multiple layers of complex figure drawings. Lines, textures and composition are derived from iron wood or (dulô), the provincial tree of Palawan.
My techniques and mediums are varied from the classical baroque, High-Renaissance, to the modern and contemporary approach.
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In 2006, Mike Garcia graduated in the University of Santo Tomas, College of Fine Arts and Design, Major in Painting
Awards and Exhibits:
Art on the Move Exhibition 2017, Palawan Heritage Museum, Palawan Provincial Capitol
ANATHOMISM, Kulay Diwa Gallery of Philippine Contemporary Art, Paranaque City
Philippine Art Awards 2015-2016, Top 5 Regional Winners for Luzon
Signs of Change: Philippine Art Awards Winners Exhibition 2016, Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati
Palawan Artist Juried Exhibition 2015, 1st Place Winner, Palawan Provincial Capitol
Manilart 2013, SMX Aura Convention Center, Taguig, Metro Manila
Luwason Nato 2013, Artists for Nature Group Show, Turtle’s Nest, Cebu City
EndDanger 2013, Artists for Nature Group Show, Conspiracy Garden Cafe, Quezon City
Isalbar Ta 2012, Artists for Nature Group Exhibit, Gypsy’s Lair Art Cafe Palawan
Familien Konstellation 2012, Exhibit, Alterszentrum Lindenhof Reumlang, Zurich Switzerland
Sa Asul o Sa Itim 2012, Group Exhibit, Renaissance Gallery Megamall
Silenced 2007, Two-Man Show, Pablo Art Gallery Cubao Expo
He was also the representative of Palawan to the NCCA Philippine Visual Arts Festival 2013 in Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur
