Wawi Navarroza
Biography
Wawi Navarroza (b. 1979, Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina lens-based artist. Recognized as one of the foremost names in contemporary Southeast Asian art, she is known for her vibrant large format photographic tableaus and self-portraits which allude to the hybridity of identity, photography, and place. Born in Manila, with higher education in the West, and moving between Madrid and Istanbul, Navarroza draws upon her transnational experiences to create in-studio collages using a variety of materials, mise en scène, and herself.
Notable information
• Received prestigious awards including Asian Cultural Council Fellowship Grant New York and Lucas Artists Fellowship Award
• First solo exhibition in the United States "The Other Shore" at Silverlens New York (2024)
• Featured in Art Basel Hong Kong 2024
• Recipient of the 2024 Thirteen Artists Award
• Work exhibited in major institutions including National Gallery Singapore, National Museum of the Philippines
• Known for her signature "tropical gothic" aesthetic and focus on post-colonial dialogue
• Featured in prominent publications including The New York Times and Hyperallergic
