I am an interactive artist who takes play seriously. I package difficult topics—like social privilege, data privacy, or collective caretaking—into disarmingly fun experiences to help people connect more freely with one another. Often, these topics can seem too daunting or overwhelming to confront directly, or people may not have the vocabulary to fully express their concerns or feelings. Or sometimes, they may not even register as problems to some people because their impact is not immediately visible in daily life.

My work is grounded in a pre-colonial Philippine ideology called kapwa that means “shared identity” or “shared humanity.” It is the idea that we navigate through spaces with a community rather than alone, and that we have a responsibility to care for others as we care for ourselves. This is why I want to help make complex issues feel personal and accessible. I aim to create supportive spaces and experiences that make it easier for people to reflect on their own beliefs and behaviors, as well as start conversations and form connections with others. I love games because they have the power to operate as simple metaphors for larger social systems—they give people the framework and permission to test their limits within a safe space, allowing them the freedom to tap into real emotions. Using playful interactivity, my goal is to bridge personal and collective experiences, inviting people to reimagine our social structures and how we engage with one another.