Artists in the Philippines

Visual Arts artists

Fernando Amorsolo

  • Grand Old Man of Philippine Art

  • First recognized national artist of the Philippines

  • portraits and RURAL landscapes

  • Notable for his use of light and color, which brought life to his subjects, often depicting the beauty of Filipino traditions and culture.

Hernando R. Ocampo

  • abstract paintings biomorphic shapes

  • used bold color

  • National Artist of the Visual Arts in 1991.

  • Harsh realities and world war 2

Benedicto R. Cabrera

  • National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 2006

  • master of contemporary Philippine art

  • conferred the Order of National Artist for Visual Arts by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacanang Palace

  • Mostly women bundled with fabric (figurative)

Carlos "Botong" Francisco

  • Republic Cultural Heritage Award (1964)

  • Poet of Angono

  • Recognition as a Pioneer of Modern Art in the Philippines

  • Mural Artist

Cesar Legaspi

  • CUBISM

  • neo-realist

Abdulmar Asia Imao

  • Ang Kiukok - Prominent figure in Philippine modern art, known for his expressionist style and use of vivid colors.

  • okir, sarimanok, and naga

Guillermo E. Tolentino

  • “Father of Philippine Arts”

  • Bonifacio monoument

  • The oblation statue

  • sculpture award