Katrina Cuenca (b. 1984) is a self-taught artist who has been painting since the 1990s. Through her exploration of figures, textures, and materials, Cuenca constantly reinvents and deepens her artistic practice, drawing inspiration from her life experiences. The outcome is a range of vibrant abstractions marked by her curious and experimental creative spirit. Since her initial foray into painting, Cuenca has expanded her creative horizon, venturing into sculpture and furniture design.
Katrina Cuenca is known for her petal-like abstract figurations that exude an air of peace and serenity. Katrina Cuenca is renowned for her petal-like abstract figurations that exude a sense of tranquility and calm. She often complements her signature palette of soft pastels and muted hues with gold leaf accents, infusing her work with a unique, luminous quality. Cuenca has had multiple well-received solo exhibitions with various galleries in Metro Manila. Her works have been featured in the longest running visual arts fair in the Philippines, ManilART, and the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF), while also having participated in Asia’s leading international art fair, at Art Busan 2024 in Korea.
