Onib Olmedo
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Onib Olmedo was an award-winning expressionist Filipino
painter
. He illustrated The Body Book (1993) by Gilda Cordero-Fernando
. He created populist
art and depicted the marginalized part of the society. In 1970, he decided to shift from is 12-year career in architecture to painting where he became a leading figure in Philippine expressionism.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. He illustrated The Body Book (1993) by Gilda Cordero-Fernando
Gilda Cordero-Fernando
Gilda Cordero-Fernando is a multiawarded writer, publisher and cultural icon from the Philippines. She was born in Manila, has a B.A. from St...
. He created populist
Populism
Populism can be defined as an ideology, political philosophy, or type of discourse. Generally, a common theme compares "the people" against "the elite", and urges social and political system changes. It can also be defined as a rhetorical style employed by members of various political or social...
art and depicted the marginalized part of the society. In 1970, he decided to shift from is 12-year career in architecture to painting where he became a leading figure in Philippine expressionism.