Catalina Africa
Biography
Catalina Africa (b. 1988, Manila) is a multi-disciplinary Filipino artist who currently lives and works in Baler, Philippines. She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a BFA in Painting in 2012. Her artistic practice spans various media, including painting, video, installation, photography, and music. Her work is deeply rooted in her strong sense of interconnection with the earth and the natural environment. She is a recipient of the prestigious Cultural Center of the Philippines' 13 Artists Awards in 2024, recognizing her innovative approach to contemporary art. Her practice often explores themes of spirituality, ecology, and the relationship between human consciousness and natural phenomena.
Notable information
• Recipient of the 2024 Cultural Center of the Philippines' 13 Artists Awards
• Her work has been exhibited at prestigious galleries including Silverlens in New York
• Known for her innovative approach to contemporary art that combines various media
• Focuses on themes of environmental connection and spiritual ecology
• Her practice involves shapeshifting as a conceptual framework
• Creates work that explores the intersection of natural phenomena and human experience
• Recognized as an emerging voice in contemporary Filipino art
• Currently based in Baler, where she draws inspiration from the natural environment
