About the Artist

Tammy De Roca (b.1995, Manila) is a visual artist whose works explore how textures build images through paintings, sculptures, and other forms. De Roca continues to study and experiment on how our perception of appearances and images are challenged or supported by what textures represent. She completed her BFA at the University of the Philippines, Diliman and has exhibited extensively in the Philippines, particularly in Metro Manila. De Roca represented the city of Pasay for the Miss Earth Philippines Pageant in 2017.
Tammy cites Elaine Navas and Mark Rothko as recent influences and such is clear in her latest works especially in terms of texture and flow. With regards to early inspiration, Tammy mentions surrealist and hyperrealist works, especially those by Camille Dela Rosa, Jon Jaylo, and of course, Ronald Ventura. She also mentions Filipina artists like Yasmin Sison and Geraldine Javier as favourites.