ARTS of Ma.
Artist's Biography
Ma. Katherine Sartorio Bautista also known as Ma.
(1985, Baguio City, Philippines)
Ma.’s artwork depicts scenery that on the whole is breathtaking but upon close inspection, reveals details of the welcoming yet unforgiving terrain the artist had to conquer to behold such vistas.
Such is Ma.’s approach to her craft - curious but unafraid. Through the years, she cultivated her mastery of media from photography to point drawing to oil to watercolor. Inspired by sights from her travels, her work expanded from singular portraits to vast landscapes.
Since the acquisition of her first oil painting by Goshen Art Gallery in 2015, Ma. has taken on a number of commissioned works and is a brand ambassador for Pentel.
Ma. works and is currently based in Singapore.
Patagonia Series
My work featuring the landscapes of Patagonia is both a literal and artistic journey.
On one hand, each piece depicts highlights of a challenging, yet life-changing 4-day trek through the various terrains of Torres del Paine National Park.
On the other, the series is an exploration of my artistic expression beyond photography. Each stroke in transforming my photos into paintings is a recollection of the majestic and awe-inspiring beauty of the mountains.
Through these works, I aspire to share the unique sense of happiness, healing, and humility that can only be experienced by bearing witness to such great monuments of nature.
