Art Alferez

The Philippines

ART ALFEREZ is a painter, sculptor, photographer, costume-maker, graphic designer, and animé enthusiast from Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. He co-managed a tea shop in his hometown, aptly named Creativitea. In 2018, Art traded his paintbrushes and fabrics for wrenches when he moved to Japan to work as a truck mechanic in search of greener pastures. Yet, Art remained true to his name, and he pursued his creative passions whenever time allowed. He returned to the Philippines in 2024, just in time to work on the Diwata project—a homecoming to his first love. Since then, he has been designing costumes and props. Art also moonlights as a Nihongo teacher at Tagum Doctors College.