Bree Jonson
b.
1991
,
Manila
,
Davao
Figurative
Surrealism
Realism
Biography
Bree Jonson was a contemporary Filipino visual artist known for her enigmatic works that explored the complex relationship between humans and animals. She initially studied Industrial Engineering at Ateneo de Davao University but later pursued her passion for art at the UP College of Fine Arts. Her work often depicted various kinds of wildlife, from dogs and rabbits to sea anemones, using them as metaphors for human behavior and society.
Notable information
- Education: Industrial Engineering degree from Ateneo de Davao University (2012), later studied at UP College of Fine Arts
- Notable Exhibitions: "New Dogs, Old Vices" at Art Informal (2017), "ZZYZX" exhibition, "Displace, Embody" exhibition
- Artistic Philosophy: Known for the quote "The personal is political", explored darker tendencies of human condition through animal imagery
- Career Highlights: Started artistic career in 2012, worked in various mediums including paintings, video installations, and sculptures
- Recognition: Gained prominence both locally and internationally in the contemporary art scene
Let Dead Dogs Die (I Hope Not)
Oil on canvas
186 x 251 cm
,
2019
Image courtesy of
Artist and Yavuz Gallery
Purple Line
Oil on canvas
150 x 200 cm
,
2019
Image courtesy of
breejonson.com
A Strange Sound Comes from the Field
Oil on canvas
152.5 x 122 cm
,
2017
Image courtesy of
breejonson.com
