BE OPEN Art is delighted to name Audrey Lukban as the Artist of the Month for August 2025, selected through a public vote from a shortlist of talented emerging artists featured on our online gallery.
Born in 1997 in Quezon City, Philippines, and now based in London, Audrey Lukban is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, installation, and performance. Her practice delves into themes of diasporic identity and domestic memory, drawing on her family’s experiences of short-term migration to piece together fragmented narratives. Using oil on wood and sculptural props, she challenges traditional aesthetics of cultural identity while critically examining the legacies of colonialism, religion, and historical memory in the Philippines.
Her thoughtful and layered work exemplifies BE OPEN Art’s mission to celebrate creativity without boundaries and elevate diverse artistic voices.
At the end of the year, one monthly winner will be named Artist of the Year 2025. The chosen artist will receive a €1,000 prize along with a dedicated promotional campaign to support and spotlight their ongoing artistic development.
Congratulations to Audrey Lukban on this well-deserved recognition!