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Art with Purpose

"I believe that art carries the responsibility of presenting a positive perspective and celebrating the beauty of life. Through visual poetry, my work is created to inspire people, encourage them to dream, and remind them of the power of love in everyday moments."
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Record of Impact

The Artist

Y E L C A S T is the recipient of the 2023 Dangal ng Batangas Award for Visual Arts and the 2025 Bantog Award for Visual Arts. He represented the Philippines at the XIV Florence Biennale in Italy.

He served as an Art Ambassador for the first Philippine–Moroccan Art and Culture Residency Program and the first Asian-led Arts and Cultural Expedition at the Javett Art Center in South Africa.

He is also among the first Filipino artists to complete the Samrit Art Residency Program in Thailand, with his works showcased internationally in France, Thailand, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, and Germany.

A full-time artist, Yelcast founded Arte Bauan, Visual Poetry Philippines, and Project ArtCanSya, and was recognized as one of the Outstanding University of the East Alumni for 2025.

The Art of Words

Visual Poetry

Visual poetry is a poetry with visual element. Yelcast uses authentic and unique calligraphic style of lettering. He plays with colors and shapes to weave words within his oeuvres which blend with the beauty and positive message of his works. Yelcast visual poetry is much more interactive than conventional poetry because there is more left to the imagination and even more up for interpretation.
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Exhibitions

  • We Keep the Lights On

    1159 Creative Studio, Makati Central Square, Makati, Metro Manila

    Kasinsayan

    NCCA, Ermita, Manila

Awards & Recognitions

  • Outstanding Alumni

    University of the East

    Bantog sa Sining Biswal – Komunidad Category

    Batangas State University

    Dangal ng Batangas Awardee para sa Sining Biswal

    Batangas State University

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