About the Artist

Mario is a Swiss-Filipino artist with an international background. Born in South Korea, he grew up in six different countries across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and North America. Growing up on various continents, he developed a deep appreciation for diverse art forms, which fueled a desire to experiment with diverse mediums, from traditional ink to 3D graphics and pixel art animations.

Mario initially studied film in San Francisco, California, but discovered that his true calling was hands-on creation. He now works with computer graphics and traditional illustration, having created assets for independent video games and a series of stylized digital portraits.

In his personal work, Mario often begins with spontaneous inkblots, using abstract forms as a foundation upon which to build. This method embraces chance and creativity, much like the childlike wonder of watching clouds transform into infinite possibilities.