Her journey began during her undergraduate studies in the United States. An avid traveller, Pacita explored diverse cultures in countries such as Guatemala, Mexico, India, Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Mali, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, and Indonesia. These experiences significantly contributed to her artistic trajectory in materials and narratives. Her practice is largely pluralistic encompassing vibrant colours, experimentation, cloth, metal, paper pulp and more. She also painted Singapore's 55-meter-long Alkaff Bridge, adorning it with 2,350 vibrant multicolored circles, just months before her passing. Her work was featured in a posthumous exhibition for the very first time at the 2024 60th Venice Biennale, showcasing her creative legacy. Her work, though deeply rooted in Filipino identity, transcended borders, reflecting a broader engagement with elements that resonate across the region’s evolving artistic landscape.