Jose Madrilejos, known professionally as Oying Madrilejos, is a Filipino painter whose work captures the rhythm and intimacy of everyday life through expressive brushwork and vibrant color. Born in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, with ancestral ties to Cebu, Romblon, and Bicol, Madrilejos draws from a rich cultural heritage that informs both the subjects and spirit of his art.
His paintings often depict market scenes, rural landscapes, and domestic moments, rendered with a loose, gestural style that balances realism with emotional resonance. Works like Saging Saria Series reflect his ability to elevate ordinary objects—bananas, baskets, vendors—into poetic symbols of Filipino identity and labor. His compositions are warm, textured, and deeply human, inviting viewers into scenes that feel both familiar and timeless.
Madrilejos’s work has appeared in auctions at León Gallery and other venues, with collectors drawn to his evocative storytelling and painterly technique. Though not widely documented in institutional catalogs, his art continues to circulate in private collections and online platforms, contributing to the evolving narrative of contemporary Filipino painting.
