Norberto Roldan (born 1953 in Roxas City, Philippines) is a visual artist and curator.
He has likened his use of assemblage to film production design, stating that "It builds the context for storytelling without giving the whole story.
The painting, which Roldan has described as incorporating found digital objects, features the image of a US fighter jet over Afghanistan and quoted text from William McKinley advocating for the United States' colonial presence in the Philippines.
"[9] The experience prompted him to get involved with the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), the organization that Lino Brocka founded in response to the Marcos dictatorship.
"[9] Roldan has cited the artists Joseph Cornell, John Baldessari, Roberto Chabet, and Santiago Bose as his influences.