I’m Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, GA. Because I grew up in the Philippines, I enjoy making works that tells story, often drawing inspiration from my experiences as a Filipino. I earned my BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Computer Science from Western Illinois University this last May 2025. As a graphic designer, I fell in love with the process in serigraphy. I get to translate my digital design process into print. The way I build digital artwork in layers closely mirrors how I approach screenprinting.

Artist Statement

I create art that captures life, drawing inspiration from my personal experiences, Filipino heritage, and the stories of everyday moments. My work explores emotions, politics, and storytelling. Through digital art, serigraphy, and painting. I enjoy layering color, shadow, and highlights to create images that capture the everyday, the resilience of my people, and quiet reflection of the past. My work explores both the beauty and the struggle within Philippine history and society, a contrast that I embrace to show the depth of the being Filipino. My goal is to connect with viewers on a deep emotional level, inviting them to see both light and discord within the details of my work.

Much of my art is rooted in memory, whether it’s immortalizing moments from my photographs, reflecting the realities of life in the Philippines, or weaving political themes as reminders of our shared history. I see art as a way to freeze moments and emotions, capturing what changes over time. I aim to simplify complexity, using bold, minimal designs and intentional color choices to communicate meaning.