Intel Lastierre is a multidisciplinary artist whose work challenges the selective malleability of justice through oil painting, installations, and photography. Lastierre interprets folklore, mythology, and the dynamic between predator and prey to chronicle human rights issues from the perspective of a Filipino woman who has lived under government censorship and imperial exploitation. By twisting biomorphic forms and juxtaposing the grotesque with the beautiful, Lastierre strives to subvert structures of power, mirroring depictions of a dystopian present with the potential of a utopian future.

Born in the Philippines and currently based in San Marcos, Texas, Lastierre’s artistic journey began with her studies in architecture, engineering, photography and art history. In 2014, she co-founded the House of Frida Gallery in Bacolod City, Philippines. Her multidisciplinary background enriches her creative approach, enabling her to experiment fluidly with form, texture, and storytelling.

Lastierre’s work has been featured in exhibitions across the Philippines and the United States, with shows in Manila, Bacolod, Cebu, San Marcos, Austin, Houston, South Carolina and Los Angeles. She currently has a solo exhibition at DORF Gallery in Austin, Texas, on view through January 31, 2026. Since 2023, she has volunteered with the San Marcos Studio Tour. Her practice continues to evolve, grounded in her commitment to human rights advocacy and the creation of transformative futures.

In 2024, Lastierre served as a panelist for Austin’s Art in Public Places program, and in 2025, she became a member of the ICOSA Collective Gallery in Austin. She is a 2025 Fellow in Professional Practice through DORF Gallery’s inaugural Fellowship in Professional Practice (FIPP) Pilot Program, as well as a Spring 2025 Artist Leadership Fellow with Mid-America Arts Alliance, where she serves as a professional development facilitator. In 2026, she is one of the selection panelists for the Fellowship in Professional Practice (FIPP).