ABOUT THE WORK

Unnerving, brooding, and dark. These works are often used to describe the works of Jojo Legaspi. A cursory glance at Legaspi’s pieces arguably suggests that the artist’s work is not for the faint of heart. From uncanny expressions to suggestive poses and distressing circumstances, Legaspi’s works are wildly different from the idyllic scenes and landscapes that once dominated Philippine art. But beyond the inherent uncanniness of his works lies an intimate exploration and critique of human existence itself; available only to those who dare go beyond his eerie veneer. Much like his practice, Legaspi’s interest in art also stemmed from an unusual place. The artist’s degrees in Biology and Zoology allowed him to observe his desired subject matter in a meticulous and almost clinical manner; allowing him access into the relationship between the physiological, psychological, and visual elements of his forms and figures.