Kapitan

ALBER TABANAO (KAPITAN)

b. Philippines 
Lives and works in Manila, Philippines

BIOGRAPHY

Known by his artistic name "Kapitan", he started drawing at a young age; however, it was not until his university years that he started painting. His work is best described as pop culture surrealism. He portrays moments of his childhood when he was with his loved ones and friends to remind the viewers to cherish the moments in which they are living.

Kapitan's work has been featured in his first solo exhibitions in November (2021). His work was included in group exhibitions at Village art gallery and Art for Space gallery, Philippines (2022); 19Karen, Australia (2022); Xavier Art Festival, Art for Space Gallery, Philippines (2022) and Off the Record Gallery (2022).

He is currently studying for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Technological University of the Philippines Manila


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ARTWORKS

Sashimi Bomber, 2022

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Dreamcast
May 12
Dreamcast

Images of colourful flat worlds that are filled with innocent and friendly characters were everyone's first childhood companions. Dreamcast is a group exhibition with a lineup of contemporary established artists.

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