Winston Tragico
Biography
Winston Tragico is a Filipino-German painter, illustrator, and designer who has lived in Bad Sachsa, Germany, for many years, where he operates his own atelier. He was born on May 21, 1959, in Cebu City, Philippines.
His art is best known for abstract, deconstructed landscapes and oil paintings that invite personal interpretation and leave ample room for the viewer’s imagination.
Life and Career
Background: Tragico grew up in the Philippines, where he earned his first money by painting clothes, cars, and walls.
Education: He began studying civil engineering but eventually left the program to pursue a life in the arts.
Emigration: He moved to Germany in January 1979 and later completed training as a special needs nurse (Heilerziehungspfleger) in Hanover.
The Atelier: Since September 2013, he has exhibited his work in his own atelier, located on Walkenrieder Straße in Bad Sachsa.
Art Style and Hobbies
His paintings often eschew clear, literal forms. Instead, he uses colour and structure to evoke emotions and reimagine landscapes, encouraging the viewer to reflect and engage deeply with the work.
Beyond painting, Winston Tragico is passionate about music. He writes his own songs, enjoys singing, plays chess, and rides his Harley-Davidson and Porsche. Some of his music can be heard on SoundCloud and YouTube.
Artist Statement
“My art is my expression of what I say, what I do, what I feel, what I see, what I love, what I hate, what I like, and what I want.”
TOWER OF HEADS, 2025,acrylic on canvas, 100x 70 cm
LEAVES OF GOLD, 2025,acrylic on canvas, 100x70cm
SPIRITS OF GOLD, 2025,acrylic on canvas,100x70cm
GOLD DUST ARISING, 2025,acrylic on canvas,100x70cm
