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I’m Marj🇵🇭🇭🇰🇸🇪an architect/ARTIST! PhilippinesHongKongSweden. DM for artworks/commissions

14/05/2026

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”Silip Muna”
A soft Filipino glance rendered with Scandinavian calm — a dialogue of cultures in one frame.

“Silip muna”
46 x 55 acrylic on canvas

*”Silip muna” is a Filipino phrase that means Let’s take a peek first, or let’s check it out first.

• contemporary art
• modern portraiture
• emerging artist
• collectible art
• gallery artist
• fine art
• Filipino artist
• Filipino diaspora art
• Scandinavian art scene
• Nordic contemporary art
• cultural identity art
• acrylic painting
• patterned portrait
• colorist painting
• intimacy in art
• storytelling in portraiture
• identity and gaze
• cultural symbolism
• contemporary figurative narrative
• art for exhibition
• available artwork
• art collector community
• gallery submission ready

07/05/2026

THE EVOLUTION OF ”Uy”

It was genuinely fun planning how I would bring ”Uy”to life. Just like in architecture, I began with moodboards — I’m absolutely a planner to the core.

Before the concept even existed, I stumbled upon a reel of Solenn Heussaff a Filipina actress who is 1/2 French. She did this subtle backward‑leaning gesture that instantly caught my attention. I tucked it away in my mental archive, not knowing it would eventually become the foundation of Uy.

To stay true to the “Pinay” series, I dressed her in a baro’t saya inspired by one that former Miss Universe Catriona Gray wore in a photoshoot. I even had to balance a basket on my own head just to understand how the arm should look — the things we do for accuracy. Because Solein’s complexion was too fair and not quite traditionally Filipino, I shifted the skin tone toward my own brown or ”kayumanggi”shade and deepened the eyes to give her that unmistakable Pinay presence.

And since humour is the thread running through this whole series, I added a cat based on BAO — my friend Aya’s daughter’s cat — and a local Aspin inspired by one of the dogs from a blog I follow.

Humour has become a big part of what I want to paint. Maybe it’s my way of softening the world’s heaviness, even just for a moment.

Independent woman, women with humour, tradition in modern times, funny painting ideas, Acrylic painting from my Stockholm studio, Filipina artist in Sweden sharing my art journey

02/05/2026

There’s something beautiful about completing a task you once found overwhelming. I’ve learned to take it one small moment at a time — doing what I can today, trusting I’ll pick it up again tomorrow — and somehow, the goal comes into reach.

Uy!
46 x 55 cm acrylic on canvass

”Learn more about UY on my post just before this”

Finish what you start, patience is a virtue, step by step, one day at a time, breath to calm down, reach your goal, set out your goal, don’t give up so easily

29/04/2026

Our Pinay in her ”Baro at saya” is on her way, balancing a ”KAING”of organic ”GULAY”on her head like it’s the most natural thing in the world, when someone suddenly calls her attention with that classic Filipino “Uy!” & she responds with a classic ”Ha?!”, and the onion is on the loose!

**Kaing-A general term for a produce basket used in markets. It is usually woven from bamboo or rattan. It comes in many shapes, including rounded open-top versions. It is used to transport fruits, vegetables, and harvests.

**Gulay- Filipino for vegetables

**Baro at Saya- is the classic Filipina ensemble: a sheer embroidered baro (top) paired with a flowing saya (skirt), often finished with a soft pañuelo draped over the shoulders. It’s elegant, feminine, and rooted in everyday heritage.

Title: Uy!
46 x 55 Acrylic painting on canvass

cultural storytelling art, Behind the art, colorful figurative painting, traditional clothing art, strong women, independent pinay

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXrJ16bCOUL/?igsh=MXh3M3FkcHB3c3preg==

29/04/2026

It’s hard work — but the fun kind!
I love restoring and reusing old things, and this little bench has history. It belonged to my father‑in‑law and was once bright white, but over the years it turned completely moss‑green.

I soaked the wood and used the side of a chisel to gently scrape the moss away. Then I scrubbed it with a brush-skurborste from Skona (). For cleaning and nourishing the wood, I used Linsåpa from — a natural, gentle soap that’s perfect for old timber.

What is Linsåpa?

Linsåpa (linoljesåpa) is a natural soap made from cold‑pressed linseed oil, lye, and water. It’s known for being gentle, environmentally friendly, and naturally moisturizing, making it ideal for cleaning and caring for wood, stone, textiles, and many household surfaces.

Unlike regular household soaps, Linsåpa is overfettad — meaning a small amount of the linseed oil remains unsaponified, leaving a protective, nourishing layer on the wood instead of drying it out. byggfabriken.se

It’s commonly used for:

• Cleaning and maintaining wood (indoors and outdoors)
• Scrubbing floors and decks
• Washing brushes, textiles, and even hands
• Gentle, effective stain removal

A true all‑rounder for natural cleaning and wood care. Clas Ohlson

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXUE7R8CJlC/?igsh=Mmttejh3eWMyY3Vi

29/04/2026

It’s LIVE🎉 From today you can spot thousands of artworks in the Stockholm underground. Who’s taking the tube today?

Can you tell what my art is about?

Clue: I am originally from the Philippines

Join for fun, engaging with art, fun with the art society, just go do it!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXECZxbCKtl/?igsh=YTd3NDZzYmdvYmF4

29/04/2026

Pen Store Talents is a nationwide Swedish art competition where anyone can buy a special pen kit, create an artwork using only the tools provided, and have their piece exhibited in the Stockholm subway—while competing for major art‑supply prizes. It’s designed to be playful, inclusive, and very accessible, making it one of Sweden’s most visible community art events.

Joining Pen Store Talents this year was an invitation to slow down, listen to the tools in my hand, and let color speak.

Eight pens, one panel, and a chance to share a piece of my world with the city that inspires me every day.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWSKuVPCFYn/?igsh=Yzkya2QwbXV1YWY2

29/04/2026

Since 1909, when the first National Women’s Day was observed in the United States, women around the world have gathered to honor progress and push for equality.

In 1977, the United Nations formally recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day, and over time, the entire month of March has grown into a global celebration of women’s history, strength, and contributions.

As a woman, an artist, a mother, a friend, and simply a fellow human being, I hold the hope that women everywhere gain the freedom, safety, and dignity they deserve. A woman should have the right to be who she is, to dress as she chooses, to work where she feels called to, and to choose her relationships without prejudice or harm. These are basic human freedoms — and every woman deserves them.

Ang Señorita / The Miss
46 x 55 cm — Acrylic on canvas

Women have rights, equality for women, women are born free

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV0fpA5IW0r/?igsh=MTFzNnNoYnZ6dnozOA==

29/04/2026

Today, Pilyo Café officially opened its doors — and Stockholm just got a whole lot more fun! 🥮

If you’re craving Fika with a 🇵🇭 Filipino twist, this is your new spot.

They serve pastries in bold flavors like ube, pandan, and more, paired with warm lattes that will surprise your palate in the best way!

When I’m not painting, I’m immersed in architecture and interior design, and I’m so proud to have created Pilyo’s ube‑inspired atmosphere.

The triangular wall pattern is a playful nod to Filipino purple desserts traditionally served in triangular cuts — a little cultural wink built right into the space.

Expand your palate horizons and visit Pilyo Café!

Special thanks to for the support and for the big colorful artwork titled PASAWAY (always doing the opposite of what they’re being told!)

Fika with a twist, expand your palate, purple cake, ube and pandan

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVT0SdcCPUD/?igsh=MTNybG90eXA3djN6dQ==

29/04/2026

SULYAP: A glance captured
46 × 55 cm
Acrylic

After completing my last two Filipina series paintings (Silip muna & Ang Señorita), I realized that this first one I finished was missing something compared to the other 2!

Adding the Blue‑tailed Bee‑eater (Merops philippinus)—a native Philippine bird often seen in open habitats near water—finally completed the look and the story I wanted it to tell.

👩🏽‍🎨Revised Description and title:

The woman—our familiar Pinay—wears a striped Filipiñana-inspired dress and carries a bouquet of Caladium leaves, their vibrant colors echoing the tropics she calls home. Above the bouquet perches a Blue‑tailed Bee‑eater, offering a tiny flower despite being a known hunter of bees.

Together, they form a moment that feels intimate and unguarded, as if she has been caught mid‑stride on her way to an event. Her surprised sulyap—that fleeting, sideways glance—suggests she is unaware that this quiet instant of grace has just been captured.

caladiumlovers

*Pinay is an informal, affectionate term referring to a Filipina—a woman or girl of Filipino descent.

Bird watcher, Filipina elegance, Filipina grace, The Filipiñana, Philippine birds, Eye catching, modern Filipina, Modern Pinay, elegant woman, grace under pressure, Native Philippine birds, Living with nature

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU_D-2diAZC/?igsh=Mm4yc2lvb2ptMWxp

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