Born in Quezon City, Philippines and raised amidst the chaotic reality of Payatas, KARDINALSIN is a testament to survival. A kid who was surrounded by extreme poverty, where crimes such as murders, theft, drugs and survival sex were normalised and is part of daily life in the trenches of the city, I channel that raw truth into my pieces.
From crude encounters that recognized my skill, I harnessed the transformative power of illegal graffiti and tattooing to forge an unapologetic design system. Collaborating with HOOLIGANS further defined my vision, allowing me to channel the raw complexities of the streets, the rap scene, and the entire hip-hop aesthetic into powerful visual statements.
Now returning to fine art, I explore the stereotypical standards of women's beauty. My work juxtaposes the external glamour with the internal burden, revealing the hidden costs and darkness behind these idealized forms. Yet, through my art, I capture their enduring beauty, transforming their unspoken reality into a mirror for society.