AKIRA is a self-taught photographer from Cavite, Philippines. Stills from movies and personal narratives, heavily inspired his artistic creation. He is best known for his neo-noir photographs, nostalgic compositions, and capturing the unconscious.

EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS

2024 Benilde Open Design + Art
A group exhibition organized by De La Salle College of Saint Benilde.2024 Exotic ARTs
A group art exhibit and car show organized by ArtX Philippines held at Exotic Motors Magallanes, Makati PH.2023 Ungodly Hour
First published photobook, and a solo exhibition in collaboration with es•pa•syo Creative Spaces- located at Dasmariñas, Cavite PH.2022 Panahon ng Paruparo
Art book project of Novice Magazine and Creatives with Leni.2022 Lavender Linguistics
A conversation of body and art presented through online exhibition as part of celebrating queer arts.2021 Rapid Eye Movement
First online exhibition in collaboration with freelance artists and Arts and Design Track students in Cavite, PH.

ADVOCACY WORKS

2023 A Photography Challenge
Organizer of a weeklong competitive platform for newbies and hobbyist photographers in collaboration with Lucent Designs Media International.2022 A- TEAM (The Exchange of Artistry Mission) Program
A program to support select small business owners in Cavite through a free product photography.2021 Rapid Eye Movement
Online exhibition to support the causes of Philippine Animal Rescue Team (P.A.R.T.) and Care for Paws Shelter and Sanctuary (CPSS).

SELECT WORKS

UNGODLY HOUR

Ungodly hour photobook captures the stills of dreams, collection of scenes unseen and a diary of hysteria. The book retells a variety of stories that happened after midnight; raw moments tucked in pages.This book was released on April 2023, and was the first published book by the author.

photobook
first edition | 40 pages
8.5" x 11" hardcover