Artist Biography

Teresita Alicbusan is a Filipino artist hailing from the beautiful and historically-rich province of Laguna, Philippines. She received her Degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts and Design from the Philippine Women’s University in 1993. Her first full time graphic design job may have started in 1993 but even before graduating in college, she has already had extensive experiences working part-time for a number of art studios in Manila.

Aside from working while studying, she also participated in a number of art exhibits proving just how passionate and dedicated she is to her craft. While other classmates are struggling with finishing up school works or projects, Teresita is already out there in the local art scene mingling with well-known artists, being invited to well-esteemed art shows, participating in art competitions, and getting herself known through her works.

In 1991, Some of her achievements and participation in exhibits include: 3rd Place Winner in Figure Painting  - PWU Art Gallery, Philippines, Best in Painting Summer Group Exhibit – PWU Art Gallery, Philippines, SCUD sa Fine Arts – UNLAD Condominium Manila Phils., Form to Colour – Kent Gallery Manila Philippines, Visions & Expressions – Philam Life Gallery ,Philippines, Artist Reflexion – City Gallery, Philippines, Southern Wind – National Museum, Manila Phils., then Alay sa Katutubo – CCP Complex, Manila Phils.

In 1992, She joined the following art shows: KUNDALINI – Bulwagang Helene Benitez Art Gallery Manila Phils., Artist of the Month - Casa Blanca Gallery, Manila Phils., Artist Reflexion  – Manuella Galleria, Phils., Artist of the Month (2nd time) Casa Blanca Gallery, Intramuros Manila, Ballet Philippines Dance Sketches – Westin Philippine Plaza Lobby Hotel, National Student Art Competition Exhibit – SM Megamall Art Gallery, and lastly, Ballet Philippines Dance Sketches 2 – CCP Complex / Ayala Museum.

A few years later, Teresita got married and became a mother of two beautiful children. She focused on being a homemaker, nevertheless, she make it a point to still let her presence be felt in the art world. She took part in Form to Colour 2 – KENT Gallery in 1995; Beauty Begins in Our Hearts 1 - Manila Midtown Hotel, and Beauty Begins in Our Hearts 2 – Angono Gym, Wack-wack Golf & Country Club, both in 2001; and Beauty Begins in Our Hearts 3 – Edsa Shangrila Hotel in 2002.

She and her husband eventually decided to live their separate lives. So in May 2004, Teresita was convinced it was time for a change of scenery. She travelled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; UAE Dubai, and then journeyed to what she now considers to be her second home, Singapore.

From that point up to present, these are some of the competitions and exhibits she has participated in after a long hiatus: 
1st Place – Customized Design – Gulf Motorbike Design (Bee Design) Dubai UAE in 2010;
1St Place – Customized Design – Gulf Motorbike Design (Bee Design) Dubai UAE in 2011;  
3^rd place winner in Shoe Design Art Competition at Hougang Mall Singapore, 
Special Award Art competition (Coloures of the Bible Singapore), and
Merit Award SG50 Art Contest (ARPC Singapore), both in 2015.
Finalist in Harper's Bazaar online Exhibition (Uniquely Asia) 

2016, Angelico Art Award (Artwork SOLD) 2016 Singapore. 

Special Mention Award - Coloures of the Bible 2016 Art Competition.

2018, Finalist in Angelico Art Award competition

2020 Silver award for Asian Art Association ( COVID 19 World Paibting Competition

2021 Finalist and to take part on the Exhibition held this august (International Watercolour Society Singapore

Teresita is now still residing in Singapore – as enthusiastic as ever to take part in a lot more events just painting, making art, and fulfilling her lifelong dreams.