MJ Suayan
A practice shaped by contrast — beauty held alongside darker, more introspective themes.
Working across fashion and fine art photography, Suayan builds images that carry both emotional weight and visual precision. His work draws from personal experience, cultural identity, and a quiet sense of observation.
There’s a stillness in the way the images sit.
But also tension.
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Artist Spotlight: MJ Suayan
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With “A BEAUTIFUL GLITCH NO.1,” MJ Suayan pushes the boundaries of the lens through the lens of deconstructed photography.
This striking piece of glitch art transforms a traditional silhouette into a vibrant, fragmented explosion of color and form. By distorting reality, MJ explores the tension between what is seen and what is felt, creating a digital masterpiece that is as haunting as it is beautiful.
We are thrilled to feature this innovative work as MJ Suayan joins our upcoming digital showcase.
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MASDA AW PROJECT @ KALINGA
The MASDA AW - Curiosity collective from Kalinga, Baguio and Manila profusely thanks Chelsea, Lawrence, Ticia, Pam, and Bea for their valuable support of authentic creativity through meaningful cultural confluence between indigenous artisans and urban creatives.
“It bridges the Cordilleras and Manila, representing both a cultural exchange and a continuation of the Tesoro family’s long relationship with local textiles. Named after the Kalinga word for “curiosity,” The Masda Aw Project connects Kalinga artisans with a team of creatives from Manila and Baguio, alongside the Kalinga Indigenous Weavers Association, led by Florence Amily Ao-wat, and cultural leaders such as musician Arnel Banasan, through workshops, classroom engagements, photoshoots, public installations, and a fashion show at the National Museum.”
📸: MJ SUAYAN
Creative Direction: Raffy Tesoro
Models: Vanessa Tedesco and Agyao Danrielle
Natural Dye: Dk Katigbak
Production Assistance: Daniel Ao-wat
Special thanks to Carol Addatu Awing for welcoming us to her home in the paradise municipality of Pasil in Kalinga 🫶🏽 and to Arnel K Ciervo of Mingor Chi Kultura ♥️
Masda aw 2025 was made possible through the support of The Direct Aid Program of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, Mercedes Zobel and Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Executive Director Ali Atienza
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The Masda Aw Collective
FLORENCE AO-WAT & KINWA
COUNCILOR ARNEL BANASAN
MINGOR CHI KULTURA
MARJ AMLA LINGBAWAN
RAFFY TESORO
DIANA KATIGBAK
YVETTE TAN
ARNOLD AMORES
MJ SUAYAN
VANESSA TEDESCO
PAUL MONDOK
TAD ERMITAÑO
MOHINI OCHANGCO
NINA TESORO-POBLADOR
DANIEL AO-WAT
CAROL ADDATU AWING
ANGEL BABALAN
DANRIELLE AGYAO # 1
MJ Suayuan is a multidisciplinary artist from Manila, Philippines, who treats the photograph not as a final product, but as a beginning. By blending photography with mixed media, he transforms captured moments into physical canvases for exploration. His work challenges the boundaries of traditional imagery, layering texture and emotion onto the lens to redefine the visual narrative.
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