Despite its roots in the Second World War as an American vehicle, the Filipino jeepney is a vehicle unique to the Philippines. Having gone through major customization from its roots as an American vehicle, the Filipinos transformed the jeepney by elongating it and utilizing it as public transport.

Along with this transformation came the Filipino penchant for creativity and expression. Jeepney owners and drivers went on to decorate their jeepneys by commissioning artists to create designs.

Some of these illustrations can range from family members to religious figures and paraphernalia, as well as pop culture references. For the owners, to the painters, and to us passengers, jeepneys aren’t just vehicles; they’re moving vessels of art that represent Filipino culture.

Patok: Patok refers to elaborate, bright, and colorful design, often seen in airbrushed jeepneys.

Handpainted: Initially, jeepney art started with hand-painting using brushes.

Vinyl: Vinyl wrapping provides jeepneys with a temporary and faster design, as opposed to paintings. Vinyl jeepneys are often seen in campaigns.

Sticker: Sticker art involves plain colors cut out and layered onto the jeepney, reminiscent of vector art.