Aurelene is a Filipino-Canadian artist and facilitator based in Toronto. With over seven years in professional animation as a background painter, her practice evolved from building fictional children's shows to creating real creative spaces for community storytelling. She holds a Diploma in 3D Animation from Centennial College and a Bachelor of Arts in Animation from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Her artistic practice extends beyond animation to include mural projects, as well as wood and paper art.
Outside her professional work, Aurelene continues to advocate for art and animation in her community, believing that they should be accessible and that creativity is a bridge that connects people across cultures.
For inquiries, contact her at aurelenerenmaun@gmail.com
Community Art
Art Facilitation — Stop Motion Workshop
Facilitated a free holiday-themed "Bounce into a Snowman" stop-motion animation workshop in collaboration with JAYU, engaging kids, youth, and young adults. Participants created festive characters and short films using hands-on animation and mobile filmmaking, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and playful storytelling.
Mural Art — VIEWS
Contributed to VIEWS, a youth mural initiative by Next Generation Arts, amplifying voices of youth and creating safe spaces in Scarborough through a community mural at McGregory Park.
Portrait Painting Exhibition — Woven Together
Participated in Woven Together II, a portrait exhibition presented by Next Generation Arts, a youth-led community space in Toronto. This event brought artists together to showcase their unique interpretations of portraiture.
Selected Professional Works
Background Paintings for Animated Television Shows and Movies
Traditional Paintings
Personal studio works created using acrylic, gouache and watercolour, exploring light, atmosphere and observational storytelling.
Wood Art
Handcrafted laser-cut and engraved artworks that combine illustration with sculptural form. These pieces explore cultural symbolism, architectural spaces, and storytelling through layered wood surfaces.
Paper Art
Intricate laser-cut and hand-crafted paper works that transform illustration into dimensional objects for Holiday Season Greeting Cards.