Alvin Zafra
b.
1978
,
Manila
,
Metro Manila
Contemporary
Biography
Alvin Zafra is a Filipino contemporary artist known for his unique technique of creating images by etching and scratching found objects onto sandpaper. He studied Painting at the University of Santo Tomas and received the Cultural Center of the Philippines Thirteen Artists Award in 2015.
Notable information
- Works as an art director for film and television
- Has worked as a project manager for artists' manufacturing company Bespoke
- Known for distinctive sandpaper works exploring themes of urban life and decay
- Recipient of the CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 2015
Transfixia
pebble stones, sandpaper
34.63 x 46.63 in / 87.96 x 118.44 cm (framed)
,
2024
Image courtesy of
Art Informal Gallery website (artinformal.com)
Open Road
White stone on sandpaper
86.4 x 116.8 cm (34.0 x 46.0 inches)
,
2019
Image courtesy of
Art Basel
Boundary
White stone and sandpaper
81.28 x 101.6cm (framed)
,
2023
Image courtesy of
Artinformal Gallery
Boundary
White stone and sandpaper
81.28 x 101.6cm (framed)
,
2023
Image courtesy of
Artist and Artinformal Gallery
