JOHN EMMANUEL QUINONES GOLENA
John is a multi‑disciplinary artist and chaotically fast painter who works mainly in acrylic, watercolor, and even sewing. He’s been painting since he was five, starting out in Singapore and now creating most of his work in New Zealand. His art blends surreal nature elements with the figure, forming dark, whimsical, deeply personal hybrids full of tiny hidden surprises. After joining Art Battle Auckland as a...John is a multi‑disciplinary artist and chaotically fast painter who works mainly in acrylic, watercolor, and even sewing. He’s been painting since he was five, starting out in Singapore and now creating most of his work in New Zealand. His art blends surreal nature elements with the figure, forming dark, whimsical, deeply personal hybrids full of tiny hidden surprises. After joining Art Battle Auckland as a Wildcard and loving every second, he’s pushing himself this year to share his surreal nature portraits with more people and keep growing as an artist.
From The Studio
A batch from the studio — 3 pieces.
A batch from the studio — 3 pieces.
A batch from the studio — 3 pieces.
From the studio — Sample work.