Born in the Philippines and currently residing in Houston, Texas, a multi-city muralist and painter, Royal Sumikat is a dynamic human and a futuristic artist. They work with spray paint, gouache, acrylic paints, markers, and Procreate. The symbols and colors in their works come off as if they’re contradicting each other but are intentionally done to highlight different juxtapositions of ideas, spaces, and things.

Royal’s work is informed by their experience as a displaced migrant, community organizer, and priestess – taking inspiration from the spaces afforded by these different identities.

Storytelling and mythology are prevalent in their work as they aim to strengthen the connection they have with their ancestors.