(b. 1993) Erika Mayo is a full-time visual artist specializing in traditional media such as oils and acrylics. Mayo continues to push her artistic practice by venturing into mixed media, installation, and printmaking. She is based in Bacolod city and has participated in various
group exhibitions in Bacolod, Ilo-Ilo, Cebu, and Manila. Known for her grim palette and gritty brushstrokes, Mayo’s works pay homage to marginalized sectors of society, specifically
women. The social relevance of her narrative subtly reveals covert social realities that may be linked to issues on gender.