Rosscapili's tribute to Mother Earth at ArtExpo New York

How one Filipino artist brings nature, memory, and gratitude to life through mixed media

- BY HANNAH JO UY

For Rosscapili, an artistic life is one defined by constant change.

It's about expanding horizons, in both process and output, while paying homage to the lessons learned from the past. “The art world is always evolving,” Capili asserts. “ArtExpo New York is the perfect platform to showcase that evolution as new artists from around the globe are bringing fresh perspectives and innovative styles while established artists continue to push the boundaries of their craft.”

Completing its 48th edition, ArtExpo New York continues to cement its reputation as a premier destination for art lovers, having hosted legends like Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. At the 2025 edition, while Capili exhibited alongside Filipino-American artists, he stood as the sole representative from the motherland, bringing to the global stage a uniquely Filipino voice that celebrates nature’s quiet beauty amid the chaos of the urban jungle.

Filipinos have always been people of nature. Our deep connection to it is etched into our very being. Even the most devoted city dwellers carry nostalgic memories, from coastal towns to sleepy forests in the provinces, that remind us of a simpler, quieter bond with the Earth.

Fittingly, ArtExpo New York provided the perfect stage for Capili to reinforce this by showcasing nine 13x13-inch mixed-media creations in his show, “Happy Cake for Mother Earth,” at his Na2ra Booth S21, held from April 3 to 6, 2025.