Argie Bandoy

b. 1973, Manila, Philippines

Argie Bandoy was born in 1973 in Manila, Philippines. After graduating from the University of the East, College of Fine Arts, Manila, Bandoy established his presence in the local art community as a painter whose nihilistic gestural abstractions and figurations continue to challenge the norm; both in the experiments within the painting process, and the philosophical discussions brought up by his choice of subject matter and fierce execution.

Bandoy’s raw attitude owes its roots to the underground music scene and movement – the Beat Boys, Americana hardcore, surf trash, garage and new age philosophy. Bandoy has participated in several artist residencies at Big Sky Mind Artists Project Foundation (2004-2005) and TARP, TAKSU KL, Malaysia (2011).

Bandoy has participated in several group shows including Freies Museum Berlin, Germany, TATE Modern London, UK, National Museum, Philippines, Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Hong Kong Cultural Center. He collaborated with critically acclaimed Filipino-American painter Manuel Ocampo for an exhibition entitled ‘Problem with Styles’ (2008). Bandoy currently lives and works in Manila.