My Story
I'm Rianne Elyse Magbuhat, a Filipino-American visual artist born and raised in San Diego. I earned my B.F.A in Painting and Printmaking from San Diego State University in May 2022 and am currently undergoing a tattoo apprenticeship at The Standard Tattoo Parlor. My artistic journey stems from a deep need to express abstract emotions like grief and the quest for belonging within my community, alongside the personal journey towards self-comfort. Through a lens that is both intimate and introspective, I strive to illuminate the individual human experience, merging the intangible with the subjective, and inviting viewers into a timeless, atmospheric realm. Inspired by spontaneity and the organic growth found in nature, I employ a loose, painterly style to capture ephemeral moments. I push the boundaries of the 2D plane through collage and tangible webs of nostalgia, challenging conventional perspectives. The serenity in my brushstrokes and color choices reinforces personal narratives, weaving together physical layers and hints of femininity.