A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, Isobel “Iso” Francisco has been making waves in the local and international art scene for her signature gritty aesthetic. Specializing in oil, she also dabbles in ink and digital tools. Since her debut in December 2011, the prolific artist has mounted a number of exhibitions in distinguished art spaces in Metro Manila as well as in Hong Kong and China.
Drawing the interest of art critics and aficionado’s for her vivid treatment of her subjects, Francisco is a refreshing revelation of the contemporary artistic ethos. The artist’s work has been prominently featured in a number of print and online publications. She was one of the 75 artists included in “Filipino Artists in Their Studios Volume 2”, launched in April 2018 in the Manila Bulletin. She has also been recently awarded an art residency at the Vermont Studio Center in the United States of America.
Website: www.stainedpaper.me
Exhibits
Disposable Lives
July 17 – 30, 2018
ArtistSpace, Ayala Museum Annex, Makati City, Philippines
Soft Cavity
April 21- May 4, 2017
Galerie Anna, 4th Floor Building A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event
June 18 – 30, 2016
J Studio, Veteran’s Road, Taguig, Philippines
Blue House: Philippines
March 31 – April 16, 2016
Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery, 2135 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
The Fe(male) Gaze
September 26, 2015
Cevio Art Haus, 60 San Isidro St., Bgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City, Philippines
KINTSUKUROI 金繕い: Tokwa Peñaflorida x Isobel Francisco
December 13, 2014
The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Philippines
9 to 5
August 8 – August 23
Now Gallery, Ecoplaza, Makati City, Philippines
Icarus Smicarus
June 19 – 30, 2014
Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery Upper Gallery, Makati City, Philippines
