Chati Coronel
Biography
Chati Coronel (b. 1970, Manila, Philippines; lives and works in Toronto, Canada) arrived at painting by way of a degree in Architecture from The University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 1991, establishing a distinguished practice that spans three decades. Coronel is known for her multi-layered paintings that employ a process she refers to as 'Figurative Spatialism,' in which she paints layers of abstract movement in raw strokes and contains them in a color space that forms the silhouette of a human figure.
Notable information
- Graduated with a degree in Architecture from The University of Santo Tomas (1991)
- Known for unique "Figurative Spatialism" technique in painting
• Influenced by philosopher Rudolf Steiner and architect Louis Khan
• Work draws from poetry, children's fables, and Tibetan Buddhist thought
• Has exhibited internationally in Los Angeles, Manila, Florence, Singapore, Seoul, and Hong Kong
• Recent major exhibitions include The Armory Show 2023 (New York), Frieze Seoul 2023, and "Shrines" at Silverlens NY
• Featured in notable publications including ARTnews, Korea JoongAng Daily, and ArtNet News
