Collection: Darwin “JAPAT” Guevarra

Darwin Guevarra better known as Japat always carry his drive, passion and determination. His extensive work as an artist and designer abroad emanates from his love and passion that pursued him to eventually establish his art career. In other country like UAE, he was given recognition and and support by palace royalties, who became his early patrons. This circumstance made him decide to quit his profession, return home and become a full time artist.

Guevarra’s is often characterized by surreal and whimsical machines which is inspired by the steampunk genre. The philosophy behind his pieces is taken from his personal experiences. His unicycles meant constant balance, accounted to his art vs life approaches. He can be described as a consummate, passionate, focus-driven learner that anchors to discipline, hard work and determination.

For Gueverra, his life is an unending journey. He lived in several places and now resides in Pila Laguna. It can be compared to his machines that could be rancid; but, becomes more valuable as it ages. To such, it never hinders nor slows down his run; rather, makes him a better person through time. Moreover, the horns in his vehicles personifies him. To connect, his social media represents him as a harbinger of witty, gregarious and cool remarks- always beaming enthusiasm and positivity despite life challenges. His characters wearing an overall with mask and goggles signifies battle readiness while the cargo it carries represent material possessions and fond good memories imbedded in motivation. Most of all, for Guevarra, life is ephemeral; and he believes that, through faith and grit one must do everything to stay afloat and be successful.