Lester Guevara

I am a Filipino contemporary artist based in Tokyo, Japan, working primarily with acrylic on canvas.

My work explores perception and imagination through recurring motifs of astronauts, fragmented forms, and ambigram-inspired compositions. Inspired by surrealism, symbolism, and contemporary abstraction, I create paintings that invite viewers to look beyond a single perspective and discover multiple meanings within the same image.

The astronaut appears throughout my work as a symbol of exploration. not only of outer space, but also of the inner self. Fragmented forms represent the way experiences, memories, and emotions shape who we become. Through these elements, I aim to create visual narratives that balance curiosity, reflection, and transformation.

I developed my artistic practice while working full-time in Tokyo, often painting late at night after work. These quiet hours became a space for experimentation, allowing me to build a visual language that combines storytelling, abstraction, and symbolism.

In 2025, my painting "Estivation" received the International Art Prize at the Dynamic Contemporary Artist Exhibition held at the National Art Center, Tokyo. Since then, my work has been exhibited through exhibitions and live pain...

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16th Dynamic Contemporary Artist Exhibition 2025