Faith Gaufo | Artist at Mondoir

Nationality: Filipino

Discipline: Painting

Based in: Dubai, AE

Biography

Faith Gaufo is a UAE-based multifaceted artist and the creative force behind Casa Deseño (@casadeseno), where she brings together fine art and interior design sensibility. A self-taught artist, Faith developed her practice through dedicated study, observation, and a deep appreciation for art history and contemporary artists. Her journey began with watercolor as a child, evolving through acrylics and digital mediums, with oil painting becoming her primary and most expressive medium. Her work centres on figurative art, portraiture, flora and fauna, and still life—celebrating the human form and the natural world through a diverse range of techniques, including grisaille and traditional painting methods. Having transitioned from a corporate career, she committed fully to her artistic practice and founded Casa Deseño in 2023 as a sustainable art practice, pledging to plant a tree for every artwork sold. In 2024, Faith won the Grand Prize at the Kalayaan Fil Arts Guild Visual Arts Competition at the 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration, Dubai World Trade Centre—an achievement that opened doors to exhibitions across the UAE. Her work is held in private collections in the UAE and internationally, and she continues to exhibit at prominent venues in Dubai. Her art draws inspiration from travel, human connection, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

Artist Statement

My work is driven by curiosity and the beauty found in everyday moments. I create figurative paintings that capture emotions, places, and experiences—from intimate portraits of women to still life compositions and studies of flora and fauna. Working across watercolor, acrylics, oils, and digital mediums, I am particularly drawn to grisaille techniques and the quiet power of monochromatic painting. My process begins with observation and evolves through experimentation, allowing each piece to develop organically and intuitively. I am committed to sustainable art practices, planting a tree for every artwork sold—a reflection of my belief that art should contribute positively to both people and the environment. Based in Dubai, I continue to explore how curiosity and everyday inspiration can be transformed into work that resonates across cultures.

Exhibitions

- World Art Dubai — Fil Arts Guild, Stand CA02, The Philippine Pavilion, Dubai World Trade Centre, April 17–20, 2025 - Museo sa Konsulado — The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, April 25 – May 9, 2025 - Boundless Group Art Exhibit — Curated by Fil Arts Guild, Radisson Red Hotel, Dubai Silicon Oasis, December 14, 2024-January 11, 2025 - 25 Hours "Around the World Exhibit" — Curated by Artezaar Online Art Gallery, 25H Hotel One Central, Dubai, November 26 – December 31, 2024

Awards

Grand Prize Winner — Kalayaan Fil Arts Guild Visual Arts Competition, 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration, Dubai World Trade Centre, 2024

Education

Diploma of Interior Design — Interior Design Institute, Australia (2022–2023); complementary studies in space, color, and composition Ongoing self-directed study in traditional painting techniques, grisaille, figurative painting, and digital illustration

Faith Gaufo | Artist at Mondoir

Biography

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Artworks by Faith Gaufo

Grace

Memoirs

Before The Earth Meets You

Mother’s Faith

Lustre

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