Artist statementMy work moves through culture, healing and service, rooted in a desire to give back to the community. A big part of that is contributing to the shaping of Filipino American Art — in how it looks and in how it speaks.
I use my work as a tool for dialogue: to ask questions, challenge norms and tell stories; and I aim to carry the virtues that art invites into spaces where people can benefit from them.
Art and healing are deeply connected. Rather than preaching that connection, I want to live it. I want to build a language where care, creativity, and service are central to how we treat people, shape systems, and share knowledge. The art I aspire to create is grounded in that purpose — in service of something greater than myself.
Kenzo Revilla has exhibited his work in four gallery shows across Austin and Houston, including 2324atx, CCStudios, BPSOS Houston and ArtUsCo. As the founder of the first mural organization at The University of Texas at Austin and the lead artist behind two elementary school murals, his advocacy for public art and its impact on communities have been featured in news articles such as The Daily Texan, KUT, and Burnt X Orange. He also partnered with the Hi, How Are You Project to promote mental wellness through creative expression.
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