Jinggoy Buensuceso (b. 1982, Samal, Bataan, Philippines) is a Filipino sculptor and visual artist celebrated for his bold experimentation with materials and forms. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines, and has since developed a practice that bridges contemporary art, design, and cultural memory.
In 2003, Buensuceso began working with buffed‑aluminum panels, using welding machine rods to draw images directly onto the surface. This innovative technique became a hallmark of his style, merging industrial processes with fine art. His second solo exhibition, Tryst, was held at the Philippine Center in New York in 2009, followed by Connections at the John Erdos Gallery in Singapore the same year, where he presented fifteen large‑scale aluminum abstract works. Curator and writer Siddhartha Perez described his pieces as “a return to elements… a show of bold innovation.”
Buensuceso’s art often reflects the forces of nature and cosmic dualities, inspired by his childhood experiences in Bataan, including the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. He is a material expert, working with metal, wood, cement, and ceramics, and is known for creating immersive dreamscapes and monumental sculptures that balance organic and industrial aesthetics.
His works have been exhibited internationally, including at Maison & Objet Paris, Manila FAME, and Wallpaper Magazine showcases, and he is a co‑founder of Epoch, a collective redefining Philippine furniture design. Beyond exhibitions, Buensuceso has shared his philosophy through talks such as his TEDx presentation “Redefining Society Through Art.”
