Meet the nine Filipino artists from the Ugnayang Sining Tomasino collective whose work is on display in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Angelo Cristobal Jimenez
An installation artist known for conducting competitions for students in the Philippines.
Rogelio M Santos
With a focus on conceptual art and landscapes, Santos, the vice president of the Art Association of the Philippines, has won many awards for his work.
Using bold brushstrokes, thick paint application and vibrant colours, Villacorta is a modern impressionist who lives in the United States.
Susan Villanueva de Guzman
The only member of the group who is based in Dubai, her work is a symbolic interpretation of Philippine culture.
Arnelita ‘Arnie’ G De Los Reyes
A teacher of art and theatre, Reyes is fascinated with the relationship between mothers and daughters, which is reflected in her paintings.
Bayani ‘Yannie’ Rumbaoa
Senior engraver at the Philippine central bank, Rumbaoa designs and oversees the engraving of all Filipino currency. His produces abstract art.
Wilfredo Tadeo Layug
One of the few ecclesiastic artists in the Philippines, Layug is a trained wood sculptor whose work can be found in many churches across his native country. His paintings in this show are set in frames he has hand-carved.
An expert in realist art, Velasquez loves capturing the traditional festivals of the Philippines, such as Ati Atihan, the harvest celebration.
Angelina Janet Baesa Simeon
Once a publishing-house illustrator and designer, Simeon is now a full-time artist whose paintings celebrate nature.
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