JIKKA DEFIÑO
as a visual artist
Stories come in shapes and other visual forms. I paint with acrylics and mixed media to create impasto artworks. Here are some of my paintings.
I create figurative and abstract works, and I work with a flexible color palette. Some of my paintings are displayed in galleries across Metro Manila. More updates via Instagram. I am open for commissions through my Instagram or this website's contact form.
2024 SHOWS AND GALLERIES
12 x 12. Mixed Media.
Details. Mixed Media.
12 x 12. Mixed Media.
SOLD
LIFE FORCE
12 x 12. Mixed media on canvas.
To life, beginnings, and attracting bigger things. Similar to the first "Life Force" paintings, with more peaches and yellows as requested. Amped up the metallic finishing as it suits the client's personality. Abstract commission.
SOLD
SANCTUARY
30 x 24. Mixed media on canvas.
A whimsical space inspired by the Secret Garden in Howl's Moving Castle, the little house in the meadow where Howl used to practice magic. Landscape commission.
30 x 24. Mixed Media.
Details. Mixed Media.
30 x 24. Mixed Media.
36 x 36. Acrylic.
Details. Acrylic.
36 x 36. Acrylic.
AVAILABLE
FLUIT AURUM
36 x 36. Acrylic on canvas.
Against the rigid stereotypes and roles imbued in society, the Filipina woman flows with grace, breaking barriers and taking center stage. She continues to rise above challenges and uncertainties. Like flowing gold, she shines above all.
AVAILABLE
MOTHER & CHILD
14 x 16. Mixed media on canvas.
Pictures a mother's life-giving love and a child's wonder, held strongly yet tenderly through dreams and growth.
I intended to name it "Mother & Son" inversing gender roles vis à vis the colors I assigned to the central figures but to be honest, this was inspired by a childhood photo with my mom.
Details. Mixed Media.
14 x 16. Mixed Media.
2021. Mixed Media.
Details. Mixed Media.
Details. Mixed Media.
12 x 18. Mixed Media.
Mixed Media.
Details. Mixed Media.
AVAILABLE
DIVE
12 x 18. Mixed media on canvas
An abstraction of waves and underwater elements. Switched up the usual gold outline with silver on black paint to simulate the feeling of opening one's eyes underwater, sight adjusting to the view of corals in Philippine dive spots. Follow the sunlight and resurface
