Gallery of Philippine Contemporary Art

Elmer Borlongan

Born 1967, Manila Philippines
Fine Arts Graduate major in Painting, University of the Philippines

The Manila-based artist, is a CCP 13 Artist awardee (1994). His figurative works are drawn from the energies of urban living. His obsession lies not in depicting the ordinary but in highlighting the visually disturbing images of an imperfect world.

He is the prize of collectors, the indulgence of art dealers, and the envy of many fellow artists. Borlongan's vivid realist expressionism hits chords with avid collectors and observant laypeople alike.

Awards and Distinctions

2004
Award for Continuing Excellence and Service, Metrobank Foundation

1997
Artist of the Month, GSIS Museum of Art, Manila

1994
Thirteen Artist Award, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila

1992
2^nd Prize, Oil Painting Category, Metrobank National Painting Competition, Manila

1988
2^nd, Oil Painting Category, Metrobank National Painting Competition, Manila

Solo Exhibitions

2003
Deboto, West Gallery, Mandaluyong City

2002
Teritoryo, Boston Gallery Cubao Quezon City

2001
A Decade of Drawing, Anita Gallery CASA San Miguel, Zambales

2000
Lifeline, Drawing Room, Makati City

1999
Mauway, Boston Gallery, Cubao Quezon City

1995
Barangay, Anita Gallery CASA San Miguel Zambales Tagapagmana, Hiraya Gallery, Manila

1994
God Bless Our Trip, West Gallery, Mandaluyong City

1993
Aki, Boston Gallery, Quezon City

Kulay-Diwa  is a venue for Philippines and Southeast Asian Contemporary Art. Inaugurated on February 7, 1987, Kulay-Diwa, is strategically located within a cluster of communities South of Manila.  It has five independent exhibition areas able to accommodate large-scale works and a garden ideal for programs, performances and sculpture installations.  The goals of the gallery are to discover and promote the works of young, talented but deserving Filipino Artists and to foster cultural interaction and exchanges with the local regions and other countries.

Kulay (Colour)

Diwa  (Spirit, Thought)

Elmer Borlongan, "Untitled", Pen and ink on paper, 45 x 30 cms., 1989

Elmer Borlongan, "Mourning the Death of KAL 747", Pen and Ink on Paper, 45 x 30 cms., 1988

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