Aragon, Amy

Amy Aragon is a Filipino contemporary artist who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines under the tutelage of Roberto Chabet. She later expanded her technical repertoire by completing a postgraduate program in digital animation in Toronto, Canada. Her international living experiences across Japan, Indonesia, and Canada have profoundly shaped her artistic narrative, as has her family life with her husband and collaborator, Jay Ticar, and their daughter, Hikari.

Ranked among the top contemporary artists in the Philippines, Aragon has an extensive exhibition history spanning nearly two decades. She frequently exhibits across the Philippines, with international showcases in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Selected Exhibitions:

2025: The Path Through Ghost Trajectories – The Drawing Room, Makati City

2015: Solo Exhibition – Finale Art File, Makati City

2006: Painting in Progress – Mag:net Gallery, Quezon City (First verified exhibition)

Artistic Highlights:

Media & Technique: Seamlessly blends traditional painting and collage with digital animation, sonic expressions, and non-painting media.

Thematic Evolution: Progressed from early critiques of consumerism to deep explorations of home, family, migration, and recent global events.

Collaborative Practice: Frequently exhibits and collaborates with Jay Ticar, alongside artists like Ranelle Dial.

Notable Galleries: Her work has been prominently featured at institutions such as Finale Art File, West Gallery, and The Drawing Room.