About me
"Soft tongue and sharp teeth."
Isobel “Iso” Francisco graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a major in Humanities (Literature and Fine Arts) and minor in Japanese Studies. With oil and graphite as her primary weapons of choice, she is also well versed in ink and digital tools.
Her liquid flexibility with art styles often takes the shape of the theme and occasion. However, one can also recognize her preference with vivid shades of red, blue, and purple, as well as the piercing expressions of her subjects — often strong, stubborn, and struggling. While a copywriter by profession, she has been participating in various group exhibitions and art events immediately after her debut show in Metro Manila, Philippines in December 2011.
Recent Accomplishments:
Finalist, Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) 68th Art Competition (Painting category), 2015
Exhibitor, Asia Contemporary Art, Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong, 2015
Media Appearances:
“Digital Illustrations by Isobel Francisco”, Juxtapoz Magazine, 2014
“10 Filipino Artists You Should Follow on Instagram”, Spot.ph, 2015
"Undisclosed Desires", Scout Magazine, 2015
“Isobel Francisco’s ‘Icarus Smicarus’ at Vinyl on Vinyl”, Chuvaness, 2014
"Art Is", (Season 2 Episode 6), Thinking Man's Classroom
“KINTSUKUROI”, Philippine Tatler Homes, 2014
“The visual poetry of Katrina Pallon and Isobel Francisco”, The Philippine Star, 2013
“Art Blooms Again”, Young Star, Lifestyle Features, The Philippine Star, 2013
GMA News: "'Endangered Visions' brings together mindscapes of acclaimed artists", 2014
{m}aganda Magazine, University of California, Berkeley, “Broke” Issue, 2012
“Unusual Finds”, MyHome Magazine, Page 122, 2012 (12th Anniversary) Issue
