Collection: Eduardo Joaquin

Eduardo Joaquin is a contemporary figurative painter who’s works explore multicultural themes of identity, tradition, and folklore. Born in the Philippines but raised on Oahu from a young age, Joaquin’s work is characterized by the physicality of the oil paint medium, the organic character of his mark making, and the evocative capacity of color.

He received his BFA in Painting in 2023 from UH Manoa and is currently working out of Honolulu. Joaquin has received numerous awards and scholarships during his time at UH such as the John Young Scholarship, Jean Charlot Award, Rush Memorial Award and the Geraldine P. Clark Fellowship. Joaquin has exhibited works at Downtown Art Center, Koa Gallery, ARS Cafe, Maui Arts and Culture Center, among others.

His work has been acquired by the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and has been published in the Star Advertiser and Midweek.  He recently completed a residency at BoxJelly where his body of work utilized portraiture to reflect upon artmaking within our community.