“I try to give people a different way of looking at their surroundings. That’s art to me.”

Social art or frequently referred to as “social-practice,” typically focuses on work that impacts societies’ problems like poverty, inequality, pollution, politics and the impact of religion amongst its own people. Kevin Villar Cubinar’s artworks tends to display a strong sociological and political bent, often in an effort to draw attention to collective ills and conditions which are meant to encourage empowerment or incite change in a community. His art is in the intent to change the narrative of today’s neglect.

Kevin is a young talented Filipino artist whose areas of interest are in portraiture, painting and working on murals. Currently a graduating student of Architecture and when not in school; has participated in Petron Painting Competition, Shell Art Painting Competition, GSIS Painting Competition and most recently, at the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE). He said he was inspired by the vision of joining art competitions because of its commitment to nation-building for a better world.

He is also an active member of A3 Artist Three Art Group—Three individuals taking the same road namely; RC Delabajan Camarines, Kevin Villar Cubinar, and Lorenz Richard Besana Bactong.

Perhaps soon, Kevin will be amongst the first Filipino artist whose artistic efforts will spur change and revitalization in a better world amongst all Filipinos here and overseas….He is indeed one to watch for.

Please contact Kevin with your comments, inquiries and requirements for commissions.

• Facebook Account: Kevin Villar Cubinar
• Facebook Page: Kevin Villar Cubinar “Black ART”
• Group FBpage: A3.RKL

Artist Statement:

“Ako po si Kevin Villar Cubinar. Nagtapos ako ng elementary sa Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elem. School, nung high school namn po ay sa Manila Science High School at ngayon ay graduating na sa kursong BS-Architecture sa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Taga Muzon Malabon City po ako. Isa akong visual artist. Nagpoportrait, painting at nag mumural din ako. Pinapakita ko sa mga obra ko kung ano ang mga sinisigaw ng ating saloobin sa mga napapanahong isyu o bagay bagay sa bansa o sa buong mundo. Sumasali na din po ako sa mga ibat ibang patimpalak ditto sa bansa. Tulad ng Vision Petron Painting competition, Shell Art Painting Competition, GSIS Painting competition at Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE). Di lang pos a pag sali at manalo sa patimpalak ang nais ko bilang isang artist .. nais ko ding ipalaganap sa buong mundo kung ano ang nagaganap sa ating mundong ginagalawan at kung ano ang mga solusyon sa mga nagaganap na isyu, kalamidad at problema sa ating buhay.”

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