Francis Eugene E. Andrade or also known as Isko Andrade, born in 1996, is a young artist based in Bulacan. He is a graduate of fine arts Major in Visual Communication in Bulacan State University.
Andrade has been known for sharing his stories through his artworks, resulting in pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia. He received several awards and citations such as Shell National Student Art Competition and Metrobank Art Design Excellence Competition.
Isko shared that last year there were a lot of things going on in his personal life and in his environment that made him stressed and exhausted. He felt that he could no longer focus on the things that he really wanted to do. He believes that aside from him, a lot of people feel the same way and need a space to relax. That is why he created “SoLace” as a form of help to anyone looking for that peaceful feeling. He hopes that when people see his work it will give them a sense of comfort, calmness, and relaxation.
Compared to his previous works that are usually dark and deep, he wanted to play with lights in his upcoming exhibit. He used blue as a representation of the sunrise and red for the sunset. Andrade used lace as a subject to highlight solace. White lace has multiple symbolisms but for him, lace represents a new beginning, often used in important occasions like christening, weddings, first communion, and the like.
Andrade believes that small things are what makes life beautiful and that we might not be okay today but in time, everything will fall into its place.
