Artist Biography 

20+ International and Local Exhibitions with Collectors Worldwide

Gracinha “Inha” Arceo-Yu (b. 1994) is a contemporary Filipino artist whose work has been exhibited internationally in Manila, New York, Madrid, Lisbon, Monaco, and London, including the Women in Art Biennale.

Her distinctive visual language combines expressive figures, vivid colors, rhythmic patterns, and flattened perspectives to transform everyday moments into emotionally resonant worlds. Guided by one simple principle—to increase belonging through warmth and harmony. Arceo believes composition creates freedom. Through structure, rhythm, color, and atmosphere, she transforms ordinary spaces into emotionally resonant worlds where playfulness meets vulnerability and the familiar becomes deeply felt and remembered.

Arceo refined her practice through classical training in drawing and painting at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. She works primarily in oil and acrylic on canvas. Her work explores identity, self-discovery, and the human need for connection, creating spaces where joy and uncertainty, strength and tenderness coexist.

Rooted in her Filipino heritage and shaped by a contemporary vision, Arceo seeks to amplify Filipino art on the global stage while cultivating an authentic artistic voice. For her, painting is more than representation; it is a way to make people feel seen, deepen belonging, and affirm our shared humanity.

All her original paintings and high quality art prints are now available in her website shop. All her physical prints are shipped worldwide. Check out her website for upcoming exhibition shows.