(16) Separated Duad: Chrysalis Series, 2015

Leeroy New is a contemporary Filipino multidisciplinary artist whose visionary practice spans sculpture, installation, film, theatre, fashion, and public art. Born in 1986 in General Santos City and now based in Manila, he studied at the Philippine High School for the Arts and the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines. Leeroy is known for large-scale, otherworldly installations made from repurposed and found materials—transforming everyday detritus into fantastical environments that interrogate imagination, ecology, and cultural identity. His work has been exhibited internationally at major venues including the Singapore Biennale and Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale, and he has collaborated on fashion and performance projects with global creatives.

Driven by a commitment to material exploration and public engagement, Leeroy’s art often blurs boundaries between design and narrative, inviting viewers into immersive worlds where myth, folklore, and speculative futures converge. Beyond gallery spaces, he has created iconic large-scale installations that engage with ecological and social themes, using recycled elements to reflect on sustainability, community, and Filipino ingenuity. Throughout his work, Leeroy continues to expand what contemporary Philippine art can be—bridging creative disciplines while shaping vibrant, thought-provoking visual experiences.