Jose Vicente Mapa III, or Jao Mapa, is a Figurative Expressionist known for depicting simple life and rich Filipino culture. His common subjects include taho vendors, jeepneys, tricycles, mother and child, harvest, and fishermen.

He has a knack for interpreting these subjects in a comic way. His primary strength lies in his use of bright colored paintings, which are intended to evoke feelings of ease and happiness in the viewer or to help them recall a relatable past memory.