Rebie Ramoso: Bridging Introspection and Impact through Art and Design
Rebie Ramoso is a distinguished multidisciplinary artist and designer from the Philippines,recognized for her contributions to both contemporary art and sustainable design. As an artist, Ramoso’s practice is deeply rooted in her background in psychology, which infuses her evocative digital paintings with insights into the human condition. Through careful observation and profound conversation, she crafts visual narratives that explore identity, memory, and emotional complexity, transforming personal stories into universal experiences that resonate across cultures. Her artworks function as vessels for nuanced psycho-emotional journeys, inviting viewers to engage with themes of gender, identity, and the body through the lenses of sexuality, poverty, and motherhood.
Ramoso’s compelling artistic voice has garnered international acclaim, with exhibitions in Italy, Spain, Belgium, the United States, and the Philippines. She was honored with the Lorenzo il Magnifico International Award – Special Commendation at the XIV Florence Biennale 2023, and the Special Merit Award at the 5th All Women Online Art Exhibition by Light Space and Time Gallery, USA.
Independently of her art practice, Ramoso is also acclaimed for her innovations in product and accessory design. At the 15th International Design Awards (USA), she received a Bronze for Accessories Design and Honorable Mentions for Textile Design and Sustainable Fashion. Her award-winning product designs include a convertible bag made from recycled Kimono fabric —part of her company’s Quarkus ReCreate program, which reduces textile waste and provides sustainable livelihoods to home-based artisans. Another celebrated creation is the Tupi foldable bag, inspired by Japanese furoshiki and adorned with prints celebrating Philippine symbolism and heritage.
Her commitment to social impact is evident in projects such as partnering with Barangay Tumana in Marikina, where she and her team provided weather-resistant emergency go-bags for the local Disaster Risk Reduction Response Team—fulfilling practical community needs through design and grassroots crowdfunding.
Ramoso’s dual achievements in fine art and design offer transformative experiences that are both introspective and socially engaged, cementing her as a vital voice in contemporary creative practice.