About the Artist

27-year old Rodel Tapaya-Garcia's unique style and humorous interpretation of life has made him a fast rising favorite of collectors.  He is the recipient of numerous Philippine and international awards, including the grand prize of the 2001 Nokia Art Awards.

He graduated from the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines, and also did intensive studies at the  Parsons School of Design in New York and the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, Finland.

Rodel currently resides in Quezon City in the Philippines.