purpoolkoi
purpoolkoi is a Filipino illustrator who treats nostalgia as waves that crash back and come home to the shore. She visualizes the temptation of drifting back in time and the urge to relive Asian childhood memories, despite the intention to move forward, through her random play of light and shadow. In combination with her pastel-like texturing, she adds depth to her illustrations that depict the haunting plainness of life, making meaning out of something simple.
works
Copyright © 2024 purpoolkoi. All Rights Reserved.
rooms series
eat well
02/04/2026
slow days
10/28/2025
All illustrations displayed on this website are the sole property of purpoolkoi and are protected by copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, all images, designs, and graphic elements. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of these artworks without the express written permission of purpoolkoi is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
floors series
sea
07/27/2025
abyss
07/27/2025
sand
07/27/2025
school
07/27/2025
bubble
07/27/2025
swim
07/27/2025
swarm
07/27/2025
ripple
07/27/2025
splash
07/27/2025
All illustrations displayed on this website are the sole property of purpoolkoi and are protected by copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, all images, designs, and graphic elements. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of these artworks without the express written permission of purpoolkoi is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
1988 series
submarine surplus shop
07/15/2025
pause
07/10/2025
blue screen
06/07/2025
card full
06/04/2025
fm afternoons
05/30/2025
long hour
05/28/2025
long hour
05/28/2025
long hour
05/28/2025
nostalgia hill
05/22/2025
ride
04/28/2025
All illustrations displayed on this website are the sole property of purpoolkoi and are protected by copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, all images, designs, and graphic elements. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of these artworks without the express written permission of purpoolkoi is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
school series
school
02/28/2025
gills
03/01/2025
fresh fishes
03/04/2025
past time
03/14/2025
All illustrations displayed on this website are the sole property of purpoolkoi and are protected by copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, all images, designs, and graphic elements. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of these artworks without the express written permission of purpoolkoi is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
astray series
moonlight ripple
03/17/2025
washing machine heart
02/02/2025
knot
01/06/2025
midnight runaway
12/22/2024
claw machine blues
12/20/2024
yin & yang
01/04/2025
All illustrations displayed on this website are the sole property of purpoolkoi and are protected by copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, all images, designs, and graphic elements. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of these artworks without the express written permission of purpoolkoi is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
merchandise
shop
partner stores
kkochi club
Status: CLOSEDPlace: 45, 18th St., East Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City, Zambales
Days: TUE-SUN
Time: 11 AM-8 PM
events
2026 CALENDAR
| Event | Date & Time | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Market: Art Market - Lace | FEB 7-8 | Odd Cafe, Makati |
| The City of Finds: Love at First Find | FEB 13-14 | Bee's Nest Coworking Studio, Baguio |
| Komiket QC | FEB 28-MAR 1 | Centris Elements, QC |
| PotA: Women's Month | MAR 7-8 | |
| Komiket All-Originals | MAR 28-29 | SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 2 |
| PotA Regionals 2026: Baguio Summer | MAY 16-17 | Baguio Convention and Cultural Center |
| Mercury Festival 9: Lucid Dreams | JUN 5-7 | Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 406, Singapore |
| PotA: Originals | JUL 4-5 |
GALLERY
Lovers' Market
Place: Common Ground, Baguio
Date: FEB 14-16
Time: 10 AM-8 PM
Pine City Flea Market (Vol. 1)
Place: Abanao Square Rooftop, Baguio
Date: APR 25-26 & MAY 9-10
Time: 10 AM-10 PM
The City of Finds: Sweater Weather
Place: Mount Crest Hotel, Baguio
Date: JUN 12-13
Time: 11 AM-9 PM
THE MATCHA CLUB Pop-up Market
Place: Abanao Square Rooftop, Baguio
Date: JUN 27-28
Time: 10 AM-9 PM
The City of Finds: Recess Finds
Place: Abanao Square Rooftop, Baguio
Date: AUG 15-16
Time: 11 AM-9 PM
The City of Finds: Nook Market
Place: Pines Hall, G1 Lodge, Baguio
Date: AUG 29-30
Time: 10 AM-8 PM
Manila Illustration Fair 2025
Place: Parola Gallery, UP Diliman College of Fine Arts
Date: SEP 12-14
Time: 10 AM-7 PM
StickerCon: Marshmallow Lane
Place: Southwoods Mall, Biñan, Laguna
Date: OCT 3-5
Time: 10 AM-9 PM
The City of Finds: Stars Hollow
Place: ECCO Building, Baguio
Date: OCT 17-18
Time: 10 AM-8 PM
PotA Regionals 2025:
Baguio Winter
Place: Baguio Convention and Cultural Center, Baguio
Date: NOV 8-9
Time: 9 AM-7 PM
PotA Regionals 2025:
Clark Winter
Place: SMX Convention Center, Clark
Date: NOV 22-23
Time: 10 AM-8 PM
