MJ Torrecampo (b. 1992) is a painter, graduated from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL, with a BA in Painting and a Minor in Art History, and later earned an MA in Fine Arts from the New York Academy of Art. The artist lives and works in Florida. MJ Torrecampo’s art embraces the concept of a (re)construction of reality, grounded in rational and sociological analysis. In 2023, she was a finalist for the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, with the exhibition held at the Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando, Florida. In both 2022 and 2023, MJ Torrecampo's works were showcased at the Untitled Art Fair in Miami, USA. Among the latest solo exhibitions there are “Salt Water” 2024 at Steve Turner Los Angeles, CA, USA; and “Away Back in a Long Ago” February-April 2025 at C+N Gallery CANEPANERI Milan, Italy, with a critical essay by Sasha Bogojev.

New series of works

A series of new works delve deeply into the rich world of Philippine mythology. These works explore timeless themes such as cultural identity, the immigrant experience, and the complexities of family dynamics - subjects the artist addresses through a contemporary lens and a bold artistic approach.

In these works, MJ Torrecampo reimagines traditional Philippine myths in a fresh visual language, blending elements of her Filipino heritage with a modern sensibility. Drawing inspiration from graphic novels, traditional Filipino art forms, and visual storytelling, she creates intricate compositions that both honor and reinterpret ancient folkloric tales.

Torrecampo’s works challenge the viewer to engage with these myths in a dynamic way.

By adopting a distinctive overhead viewpoint and using non-traditional canvases that break from the conventional rectangle, she invites the audience into a world where time and space coexist within a single perspective. This unique approach allows the stories to unfold not just visually, but as complex, multilayered narratives that speak to universal themes of human connection, respect for nature, and the balance between opposing forces.