Raya Simpao's artwork draws from her experiences growing up in the Philippines, focusing on themes of healing, grief, and trauma. Now studying in Rhode Island, she constructs her paintings with collage, textures, and patterns to convey profound narratives. Simpao examines the impact of conservatism and religion in the Philippines on coping mechanisms related to personal struggles. Her exploration showcases a duality of beauty and tension, highlighting the role of rituals and traditions in navigating life's challenges, particularly in the aftermath of hardship and loss.
Raya Simpao explores themes of healing amidst grief by blending traditional rituals with artistic expression in her figurative collage paintings.
Simpao emphasizes the tension and beauty in confronting personal and collective tragedies through her work, rooted in her Filipino upbringing.
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