‏Philip Odango‏
Philip Odang

Canvas Cosplay is the project of award-winning artist and cosplayer Philip Odango. With over a decade of experience in directing, producing and stage managing over two dozen productions, he fuses design and performance in his exuberant cosplays to create memorable visuals and interactions. His costumes have been featured in national publications The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes Magazine and industry media including Cosplay Culture, Kotaku and Fashionably Geek. His Doctor Strange costume was officially featured by MARVEL, and he was commissioned to produce a replica prop for The Jimmy Kimmel Show. His most recent "Maui" cosplay won 2nd place in special effects at the Crown Championships of Cosplay in Chicago. He has appeared as a cosplay guest and panelist advocating for cosplay confidence and body positivity.