1974- Born, Wahiawa, HI
1996- BFA in painting and printmaking from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma WA
2001- MFA in ceramics from The University of Hawai’i at Manoa
2000- Recipient of the H. John Heide Fellowship in Art Award
2001- Recipient of the Pilchuck Partner Scholarship, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood WA
2008, 2009, 2010- SFCA Purchase awards
Padilla's work can be found at The Halekulani, St. Regis Princeville, Hokua Towers, Town Restaurant, The Plaza Club, Hale Pawaa, Kapolei Judiciary, The Hawaii State Capitol, and private collections here in Hawaii, California, Washington, New York, Japan, and London
An art educator with 10 years of experience, Padilla has instructed at UH Manoa, Our Redeemer Schools, Waipahu Elem., Ala Wai and Koko Head Community Parks, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Art Center at Linekona, Hawaii Potters Guild, and Sacred Hearts Academy.
Currently holds the position of Curator of Education at the Contemporary Museum Honolulu
Selected Exhibitions:
2010
-Concepts IX: The Artist Group Portfolio Exhibition
Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu HI
2009
-Hawaii’s Modern Masters
Tods, Luxury Row, Waikiki
-Degrees of Distinction Alumni Invitational Exhibition
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI
-International Shoebox Exhibition #10
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI
-New Paintings and Woodworks
Louis Pohl Gallery, Town Restaurant, Honolulu HI
2008
-Fiber Hawaii
Mark’s Garage, Honolulu HI
-Iconic Views of Hawaii
Club Monaco, Honolulu HI
-Choice Art
Pegge Hopper Gallery, Honolulu HI
2007
-TCM at First Hawaiian Center 10th Anniversary Exhibition
TCM at FHC, Honolulu HI,
2006
-Contemporary Filipino-American Artists of Hawai’I,
TCM at FHC, Honolulu HI
2004
-Kuilima Ka Kou,
Neil Blaisdell Center, Honolulu HI
-Hawaii Craftsmen Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition
Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu HI
2003
-Nika
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
-International Shoebox Exhibition #8,
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI
2002
-East West Collaboration #3
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI,
2001
-Tanghal Sinig A Visual art Exhibition of Filipino American Artists
Honolulu Hale, Honolulu HI,
2000
-Commitment to Excellence
Amfac Building Gallery, Honolulu HI
-A Room With Three Views
Queen Emma Gallery, Honolulu HI
1996- BFA in painting and printmaking from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma WA
2001- MFA in ceramics from The University of Hawai’i at Manoa
2000- Recipient of the H. John Heide Fellowship in Art Award
2001- Recipient of the Pilchuck Partner Scholarship, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood WA
2008, 2009, 2010- SFCA Purchase awards
Padilla's work can be found at The Halekulani, St. Regis Princeville, Hokua Towers, Town Restaurant, The Plaza Club, Hale Pawaa, Kapolei Judiciary, The Hawaii State Capitol, and private collections here in Hawaii, California, Washington, New York, Japan, and London
An art educator with 10 years of experience, Padilla has instructed at UH Manoa, Our Redeemer Schools, Waipahu Elem., Ala Wai and Koko Head Community Parks, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Art Center at Linekona, Hawaii Potters Guild, and Sacred Hearts Academy.
Currently holds the position of Curator of Education at the Contemporary Museum Honolulu
Selected Exhibitions:
2010
-Concepts IX: The Artist Group Portfolio Exhibition
Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu HI
2009
-Hawaii’s Modern Masters
Tods, Luxury Row, Waikiki
-Degrees of Distinction Alumni Invitational Exhibition
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI
-International Shoebox Exhibition #10
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI
-New Paintings and Woodworks
Louis Pohl Gallery, Town Restaurant, Honolulu HI
2008
-Fiber Hawaii
Mark’s Garage, Honolulu HI
-Iconic Views of Hawaii
Club Monaco, Honolulu HI
-Choice Art
Pegge Hopper Gallery, Honolulu HI
2007
-TCM at First Hawaiian Center 10th Anniversary Exhibition
TCM at FHC, Honolulu HI,
2006
-Contemporary Filipino-American Artists of Hawai’I,
TCM at FHC, Honolulu HI
2004
-Kuilima Ka Kou,
Neil Blaisdell Center, Honolulu HI
-Hawaii Craftsmen Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition
Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu HI
2003
-Nika
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
-International Shoebox Exhibition #8,
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI
2002
-East West Collaboration #3
UH Manoa Main Gallery, Honolulu HI,
2001
-Tanghal Sinig A Visual art Exhibition of Filipino American Artists
Honolulu Hale, Honolulu HI,
2000
-Commitment to Excellence
Amfac Building Gallery, Honolulu HI
-A Room With Three Views
Queen Emma Gallery, Honolulu HI