Froilan Calayag

b. 1982

Painting

Based in the Philippines. Long known as the "Prince of the dark fairy tale," he paints fantastical, faintly unsettling worlds inhabited by characters that embody human emotions and desires. Described as one of the pioneers of lowbrow art and pop surrealism in the Philippines, he held a solo exhibition at Musonium Gallery in Palm Springs, California, in 2026, and continues to show at West Gallery in Manila.

Career

- Born 1982 in Manila; based in Bulacan - BFA in Advertising, Technological University of the Philippines - Awards: Grand Prize, 37th Shell National Students Art Competition (2004) / Gintong Kabataan Award for Visual Arts (2008) / Finalist, Philippine Art Awards (2010) - Selected solo exhibitions: The Big And Small Art Co. (2007, 2009) / Cultural Center of the Philippines (2008) / PABLO Fort (2011) / West Gallery (2013) / "SPF: Summer Promises Fall," Musonium Gallery, Palm Springs (2026) - Selected group exhibitions: Art Fair Philippines 2021 (presented by Galerie Roberto) / group exhibitions at Musonium Gallery (2024–25) / "Seryosong Usapan sa Madilim na Area," West Gallery (2026)