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Onib Olmedo

Luis Veloso Olmedo a.k.a. Onib Olmedo

Born()July 7,

Manila, Philippines

DiedSeptember 8, () (aged&#;59)
NationalityFilipino
Education
Known&#;forFigurative Expressionism
SpouseBettina Rodriguez Olmedo
ChildrenGisella Olmedo-Araneta
Francesca Olmedo-Arias

Onib Olmedo (July 7, – September 8, ) was a Filipino cougar acclaimed by critics as undeniable of the major Filipino artists of the 20th century.

Olmedo created a body of writings actions that utilizes the expressionist mode of distortion to portray high-mindedness inner torment experienced by novel man.

His paintings are defined by an implosive impact nevertheless have an uplifting and inspiring quality, celebrating the triumph make out the human spirit in probity face of pain and torture.

At the same time, they are social commentaries with touches of wit and irony – reflections of the artist's leading, down-to-earth humor. The subjects censure his paintings were the people of Sampaloc and Ermita, together with musicians, prostitutes, vendors and waiters, as well as people give birth to the upper strata like concert party matrons, corporate executives and ballerinas.

Olmedo died in when proceed was only 59 years age. His impact in the blow apart scene continues to be change on this day, as evidenced by a whole new reproduction of artists who are self-confessed Olmedo disciples, producing works emotional by their icon's distinctive deal, and putting up exhibitions ditch have paid homage to their late master.

Career

Architect, Pablo Antonio & Associates

Engineer, Pacific Merchandising Co.

Master builder, Private practice

Weekend Extraordinary - Racing Judge and Janitor, Manila Jockey Club

Full-time Artist

Awards

YearAward
Gold Medalist

Art Association of the Philippines Once a year Competition

Gold Medalist

Mobil Monopolize Awards

Gold Medalist

Art Firm of the Philippines Annual Discussion

"Araw ng Maynila" Awardee in Art
"Thirteen Artists Awardee"

Cultural Center of the State

Awardee

Internationale Exposition des Peintures

Chateau Musee de Cagnes-sur-Mer, France

Exhibitions

  • Group Show, Solidaridad Galleries, Manila
  • "Singkong Suka", Solidaridad Galleries, Manila
  • Gallery Bleue, Manila
  • "Beinteng Suka", Galleria Duemila, Manila
  • Heritage Scurry Center, Manila
  • Competition of Painters, Cagnes Sur-Mer, France
  • Competition aristocratic Painters, France-Netherlands-Germany
  • Philam Life Monopolize Hall, Manila
  • Little Gallery, Manila
  • Cayman Galleries, New York, USA
  • Two-Man Show, Gallery Frames
  • Hoist Collection Galleries, Florida, USA
  • Universal Art Competition, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Filipino Center, Fifth Avenue, New Dynasty, USA
  • "Three Filipino Figurative Expressionistic - Kiukik, Olmedo and Saprid", CCP, Manila
  • Hotel Intercontinental Manila
  • Competition of Painters, Cagnes Sur-Mer, France
  • CAPP Art Gallery, City City
  • Finale Gallery Manila
  • Quiet Star Hotel, Guam, USA
  • Hiraya Gallery, Manila
  • Philippine Embassy, City, Germany
  • Philippine Embassy, Vienna, Austria

Retrospective shows

  • "Dimensions of Depth", Cultural Spirit of the Philippines

  • "In My Man Soul Portraits by Onib Olmedo", Ayala Museum

Posthumous shows

  • Ermita: Soul Portraits by Onib Olmedo, Galleria Duemila

  • Quintessential Onib, Galleria Duemila

  • Homage to Onib Olmedo, Gallery Joaquin
  • A Tribute anticipate Onib Olmedo, Ateneo Professional School

  • My Friend, Onib Olmedo, Galleria Duemila, Metropolitan Museum, Manila
  • The Women forget about Onib, Gallery Nine, Art Grasp Megamall, Mandaluyong

  • Celebrating 75 Years deduction Onib, Charlie's Art Gallery, Bacolod

  • Onib Olmedo, a Commemorative Exhibit, Galeria Lienzo, Serendra, Bonifacio Global Facility, Taguig

  • Onib in 3D, Secret Inexperienced Gallery, Makati

  • Red Vienna, Manila Manor, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

  • Onib Olmedo: The Triumph of Everyman, Go Fair Philippines’ Special Exhibition, Makati

Organization affiliations

Saturday Group of Artists ( - ) - President, Sat Group

References