Abi Dionisio, born in 1987 in Bulacan, Philippines, is a modern artist. Her work explores identity, culture, and the human experience. Through painting, mixed media, and installation, she expresses layered narratives. As a result, she has become a recognized figure in Southeast Asian contemporary art.
Over the years, Dionisio has built a strong exhibition record. In 2023, she held a solo exhibition titled Red Is Not Red, Blue Is Not Blue at Finale Art File, which received critical praise. Earlier, in 2020, she presented Noah In Us at the START Art Fair in Saatchi Gallery, London.
Moreover, she has joined several notable exhibitions. These include Flesh and Needles at Art Fair Philippines, Control Your Sheet at Finale Art File in Manila, and Backbone and Stitches at the BenCab Museum. Because of her distinct visual language, her work combines bold imagery with social commentary. Consequently, her pieces continue to appear in galleries across Manila, Singapore, London, and New York.
In addition to her solo shows, Dionisio actively participates in group exhibitions. For instance, she joined ALT Philippines Art Fair and FOCUS Art Fair in New York in 2024. Meanwhile, in 2023, she participated in Babae: 18 Fierce and Fearless Filipina at CanvasPH in Manila.
Furthermore, she took part in the 28th Asian Art International Exhibition in Taiwan. She also joined Women Winners of the Philippine Art Awards and ASEAN Art Awards at the Yuchengco Museum. Through these opportunities, she continues to expand her international presence.
Beyond exhibitions, Dionisio has received several prestigious awards. Notably, she became a Top 5 National Winner at the Philippine Art Awards in 2015–2016. In 2017, she received the Gintong Kabataan Award for Visual Arts. In addition, she won the Grand Prize at the Art Association of the Philippines Annual Art Competition.
