Richard de la Cruz is a self- taught astist and is a Science and Technology university graduate. He hails from Iloilo, Philippines. His style has been greatly influenced by the American Kris Kuksi and the Swiss surrealist artist Hans Rudolf Giger and this shows in the intricate, realistic and elaborate scenes in his artworks. Richard is the epitome of an isolated yet diligent and passionate artist who focuses on the fruits of every labour and celebrates the lesson in every adversity. His recent works show the skull of the carabao, a beast of burden and assemblage of hectic workers.