Rose is a Filipina American artist whose work explores memory, displacement, and identity through the lens of personal and collective history.
Born in the Philippines, Rose immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 amid political unrest and upheaval. With a single bag and no plans to return, she left behind the country she loved and the idyllic magic of her childhood—experiences that continue to inform her artistic voice today.
In her adopted country, Rose faced both cultural displacement and discrimination, experiences that shaped her deep empathy for marginalized voices. She pursued education as a path forward, earning degrees in Fine Arts and Art History from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts. Further studies at FIT and Parsons School of Design expanded her expertise into architecture, interior design, and marketing, leading to a successful career in fashion, design, and advertising—fields where she earned multiple industry awards and recognition.
Throughout her creative journey, art remained a personal and powerful means of reflection and remembrance. Rose has developed a body of work focused on the lives of women and children in Asia and conflict-affected regions. She has also curated several exhibitions in close partnership with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Based in New York, Rose is represented by Sara Nightingale Gallery (NY), ISA Art (Indonesia), and MONO8 Gallery (Philippines). Her work has been showcased both nationally and internationally, with notable exhibitions at institutions such as the National Gallery Singapore, Museum Pasifika (Indonesia), and the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona. She has also participated in major international art fairs, including ArtFair Philippines, Art Jakarta, and Miami Basel.
Rose has held several solo exhibitions, including Three Sisters in Singapore and One Small Bag and Nothing More in New York. Her upcoming solo show, Forever. For Now., will open this summer in Sag Harbor, New York. She is a recipient of the Luxembourg Art Prize Certificate of Achievement, and her work is part of numerous collections worldwide, including embassies, universities, medical institutions, and private collectors.
Rose currently divides her time between the U.S. and Asia, remaining deeply connected to her roots. Her work continues to serve as a bridge between past and present, navigating the complexities of cultural identity with depth and clarity.