Jirah May Millano-Perea

Jirah Millano-Perea is a 26-year-old visual artist currently based in General Trias City, Philippines. Her watercolor impressionist artworks depict Filipino life through portraits and architectural paintings. She is also an advocate for heritage preservation, actively participating in art advocacy groups such as Renacimiento Manila, Urban Sketchers Manila, the Philippine Fauna Art Society, and the Philippine Botanical Art Society. By capturing light and shadow in her works, she makes a record of moments she values and stories she seeks to share. She is drawn to the nostalgic effect watercolor produces.