Riding culture varies per country. Here in the Philippines, riding is a colorful community. Bikers typically form niche groups, meet up, and bond with one another. They even have jerseys or patches created for the team to show their loyalty and creativity.

Bringing the culture he had grown up in back home, Albie Espinola created breathtaking artworks inspired by the UK biking scene. He used various media—including oil pastels, pencils, acrylic, and watercolor—in his creations.

His painting was showcased through Brute Meets Art. It was held last month at Wheeltek Harley-Davidson of Cavite. Enthusiasts got a close look and interacted directly with the artist.

Harley-Davidson, a recurring subject in Espinola’s artworks, is an American-founded brand with a great following in the British market. It has a strong community in England, as well as in the Philippines, making it a well-known bike brand worldwide.

The exhibitor owns a Harley-Davidson Road King, his vehicle of choice during the London summer, especially when it’s ‘Filipino weather.’

Some of his artworks featured fellow riders Gary France (the tour leader of Tour1 Motorcycle Adventures) and Prez Forster (a member of the Old Skool Biker Club) while on their Harley. Portrait paintings were also made, emphasizing motorcycle gear (specifically the helmets).

What caught people’s eyes was the impressionistic paintings of the iconic Harley-Davidson V-twin engines.

In addition to artworks, there were iconic bikes and motorcycle gear by Harley-Davidson, which were art in themselves. At the heart of the exhibit, a Harley-Davidson Springer could be observed. There was also the 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival.

Its products used by multiple riders, DJI had an equipment showcase. There were motorcycle accessories, notably motorcycle mounts, clamps, and Bluetooth controllers. The brand also had the Neo 2, the Osmo Pocket 3, and the Osmo Action 6 on display. The Chinese tech giant stated that it was aiming to make it easier for riders to document and create content.

Albie’s exhibit doesn’t end in the Philippines. His artworks will be displayed in other countries like Dubai, showing what Filipino pride is all about to a more global audience.

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