Artist: Roderick Sta. Ana

Roderick Sta. Ana, a skilled artist, was born in Pasig City in 1979. He pursued his undergraduate degree at Far Eastern University, where he was mentored by highly regarded artists such as Nemi Miranda, Weng Unidad, and Ato Hernandez. Sta. Ana’s passion for the arts led him to explore various fields, such as decorative painting, fiberglass sculpting, cake decoration, and graphic design. Despite his exposure to different art forms, Sta. Ana’s heart always belonged to fine arts. He returned to the Philippines to pursue his dream of becoming a renowned fine artist. Currently, his focus lies on blown-up portraiture of flowers, which he paints with great attention to detail and creativity. For Sta. Ana, painting is not just a profession but a passion that brings him pure happiness. With every stroke of his brush, Sta. Ana creates a world of beauty that captures the essence of his subjects and leaves a lasting impression on those who see his works.

• 1988 Bagong Ilog Elementary School Pasig City. 1988
• 1992: Angono Private High School Angono, Rizal.
• 1993: Far Eastern University Recto, Manila.

• 1992: “Art ecology II” Goethe Institute ; Quezon City. Angono Atelier Asdociation (AAA)
• 1993: “Alay sa Maestro; Botong, San Pedro, at Manansala.” Angono Gymnasium, Angono Rizal. Angono Atelier Asdociation (AAA)
• 1994: “Alay Kay Tandang Juancho” Angono Gymnasium, Angono Angono Atelier Asdociation (AAA)
• 1994: Angono Traditions” Manila Midtown Hotel. Ermita, Angono Atelier Assotion Group (AAA)
• 1994: ‘ Glass” A Glass Art Exhibit Glasseria Showroom, Muzon Tatay, Rizal
• 2018: “Siklo” Group Exhibit at SM Megamall Art Center. Art Circle Gallery Group (ACG)
• 2019: “I Story Art” Group Exhibit at SM Megamall Art Center Art Circle Gallery Group
• 2019: Patikim! Mamasita’s Group Art Exhibition; SM Art Center Megamall
• 2021: Alab ng Sining, Alab Sigla Art Month Celebration and Amara Festival;  Tala Artist Group
• 2021: The Art of Healing, Resilience and Resistance Group Exhibit; Art Circle Gallery
• 2022: Euphoria in Utopia An Online Benefits Art Fair; Grey Space

• Book 1 Alphabet of Filipino Contemporary Arts
• Book 2 Philippine Modernism

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The Three Peonies

Dedicated to the 3 stories related to this flower that is often associated with healing and attraction. An amazing realization that timeless stories can begin from humble inspirations. We just need to take a closer look.

In Greek mythology, the healer of the gods, Paeon, cured Hades’ illness with nectar from the peony flower. This angered Asclepius. To protect Paeon, Zeus turned him into a flower.

The second story is the Nymph Paeonia, who attracted the interest of Apollo and the anger of Aphrodite. The goddess of beauty turned her into a flower out of jealousy.

Last is the story of Empress Wu Zetian, who issued a decree to make the flowers bloom during winter. The following day all flowers bloomed except for the peonies. Angered, she ordered them to be burned, but they resiliently sprouted into a deep shade of red instead.