With roots from the urban municipality of Taytay, in the province of Rizal, Philippines, Darwin Guevarra, known as Japat to many, is brimming with interesting stories to tell through his artworks. Japat's passion revolves around visual arts, sculpture, painting and photography, and performing arts. Remarkably most of his skills have been self-taught.
Guevarra has participated in various exhibitions, both locally and internationally, and is a committed member of various art groups including the Art Association of the Philippines. He recently exhibited his works at the Ortigas Art Festival 2019 and Manila Art 2018. His notable distinctions include winning the 2nd prize in Mixed Media Category of the Red Bull UAE Art Competition in November 2006 and the Sony World Photography Competition in France in April 2008. Guevarra also became the first Filipino artist to bring home the grand prize for fine arts in the Dubai Shaikha Manal New Signatures Young Artist Award in 2008.
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