Description
Maaram
Kristoffer Brasileño
Oil on Canvas
24 in x 16 in
2026
Maaram is a traditional Hiligaynon and Karay-a term referring to a folk healer, shaman, or spiritual practitioner who possesses deep esoteric knowledge of natural medicine, rituals, and the spirit world. They also serve as community leaders and cultural guardians who maintain harmony between the physical world and the unseen.
Kristoffer Brasileño is a visual artist, educator, and gallery owner based in Iloilo City, Philippines. His paintings explore the themes of memory, identity and place.
