Modern Cubist

Khristina Manansala is a contemporary Filipino artist known for her modern cubist style infused with surrealistic elements. Born in Manila, Philippines, she is the granddaughter of National Artist Vicente Manansala, a pioneer of Transparent Cubism. Growing up surrounded by her grandfather’s art, Khristina initially pursued a corporate career before transitioning to full-time painting. She now works from her serene and tranquil art studio in the cool and breezy elevated part of Cavite, where she creates vibrant works featuring vivid colors, intricate patterns, and recurring motifs such as butterflies, koi, owls, geishas, and checkerboards.

 

While deeply influenced by her grandfather’s legacy, she has developed her own distinct voice, blending Filipino themes with Japanese-inspired aesthetics. Her notable works include Five Geishas, Market Scene (2023), and reinterpretations of classic Manansala subjects like Madonna and Child. Khristina has exhibited widely in the Philippines, including solo shows such as Gunita - Remembering Manansala, in Artologist Gallery Shangri-la Plaza,where she curated a heartfelt exhibition to commemorate her grandfather’s 114th birth anniversary, Golden Tales and Feline Fortune at Viventis Search Asia in Shangri-la Hotel that showcased her signature blend of modern cubism, vibrant colors and whimsical motifs and group exhibitions with her all female group, Grupo Artistiko. Her paintings are held in private collections in the Philippines and abroad. Through her art, Khristina honors her family heritage while forging a unique identity that celebrates cultural uniqueness and personal narrative. Khristina Manansala has participated in numerous exhibitions, primarily in the Philippines, with some international showings.

 

As a member of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) and National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA), she has been actively involved in group shows and on-the-spot painting events. Her first solo exhibit was held in 2010 at Eastwood City. "Colours and Vision" (2017) at Art Elements Asian Gallery showcased her surreal and vibrant modern cubist works. "Awakening" (2018), a joint exhibit with Dranreb Belleza, highlights her bold and imaginative style. Group exhibits include "Katorse Obtineo" All-Women Exhibit (2016) at Buena Artes | Quezon City "Colors of Life" Selected Artists Group Exhibition (2017) at Art Center | SM Megamall's "Prelude" (2016) at The Attic Gallery | Philarts "Gunita: Remembering Manansala" (2024), a group show she curated at The Artologist Gallery, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City, honoring her grandfather Vicente Manansala's 114th birth anniversary (January 30–February 9, 2024) | Golden Tales and Feline Fortune - Viventis Shangri-la in 2025 "ROKYAW" Art Exhibit as one of her most recent exhibits among other exhibits.

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Her works have also been featured in international exhibitions in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), New York City, and Germany (including Gernsheim), as well as published in notable books and collections. While no major upcoming exhibitions are publicly announced as of late 2025, she continues to create and exhibit actively.