Alvin Zafra
Details
Born
1978
,
Manila
Based
Manila
,
Metro Manila
Medium
Drawing
Style
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Bio
Alvin Zafra is a Filipino contemporary artist known for his unique technique of creating images by etching and scratching found objects onto sandpaper. He studied Painting at the University of Santo Tomas and received the Cultural Center of the Philippines Thirteen Artists Award in 2015.
Notable
- Works as an art director for film and television
- Has worked as a project manager for artists' manufacturing company Bespoke
- Known for distinctive sandpaper works exploring themes of urban life and decay
- Recipient of the CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 2015