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Andres Barrioquinto
Andres Barrioquinto is a Filipino artist known for his surrealistic portraits layered with Japanese art style and patterns. He was born on April 6, 1975 in Manila, Philippines but spent his teenage years in Hong Kong studying at Royden House School. He went back to Manila and studied Fine Arts major in Painting in the University of Santo Tomas in 2000. He then had 19 solo exhibitions in the Philippines and 5 in Singapore. Some of his works can be seen in the Singapore Art Museum.

Career
His first step in his career was when he attended an art workshop at the University of the Philippines. After that, he took formal training and studied art in the University of Santo Tomas where he carefully honed his skills, built his career and made a name for himself.

In just a few years after graduation, he has already earned the title "Dark Man of Philippine Art" and carried on to be the most interesting and most awarded artist of his generation. What made him interesting was the changes in his style.



Evolution of Style
Barrioquinto's earlier paintings were dark and grotesque images. He believes that his art does not always have to be beautiful and therefore depicted harsh realities and inner turmoil. He was said to be a hybrid artist for mixing surrealism and expressionism that gave his works a dark and disturbing feel.

His style changed gradually. He did not limit himself to a single style, on the contrary he experimented and tried different approaches. His dark, and gothic paintings eventually grew less disturbing and grew more colorful. He also infused patterns of nature and layers of japanese art in his portraits.







Influence
Musician Jeff Buckley is the inspiration of his works. "Lahat galing doon(That's where it all came from). I listen to him while I work.". Artists he admires are Jose Legaspi, Manuel Ocampo, Louie Cordero, Charlie Co, Klimt, Munch, Chagall, Francis Bacon, and Lucian Freud.

Exhibitions Abroad
2005 ALTERED STATES South Bridge Road, Singapore

2006 PERSONAGES South Bridge Road, Singapore

2008 STRANGEWAYS South Bridge Road, Singapore

2009 DOLORES South Bridge Road, Singapore

2010 BLACK TENDENCIES South Bridge Road, Singapore

Local Exhibitions
2009 THE GODS OF SMALL THINGS Blanc Compound

2004 UGALING BABOY,UGALING ASO…THIRD WORLD!!! West Gallery,Mandaluyong City.

2003 FHAMVHENTA HEZPESYAL West Gallery,Makati City.

2002 RIPE (with decay) The Drawing,Room Makati City. SORROW IN THE HOUSE OF BEAUTY West Gallery,Mandaluyong City.

2001 MY LOVE GONE WRONG SONGS Big and small art co.,Mandaluyong City.

STOP KILLING ME West Gallery,Mandaluyong City.

Achievements
2009 ACES AWARD Award for Continuing Excellence and Service Metrobank Foundation

2003 13 ARTISTS AWARD Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila

2001 FINALIST Phillip Morris Art Competition

2000 BEST ENTRY/LITHOGRAPHY Print Association of the Philippines

BENAVIDEZ AWARD 389th Anniversary (1611-2000) University of Santo Tomas

BEST THESIS “IMAGINE QUIAPO” University of Santo Tomas

FINALIST 2nd Nokia Arts Awards Asia Pacific Singapore

1999 BENAVIDES AWARD 388th Anniversary (1611-1999) University of Santo Tomas

HONORABLE MENTION 9th Taiwan International Biennal Print and drawing Exhibition

JURORS CHOICE 52nd Annual Art Competitions Art Association of the Philippines

JUROR’S CHOICE 1st Nokia Arts Awards Asia Pacific Singapore

1998 FIRST PRIZE 15th Young Painter’s Annual National Painting Competition Metrobank Foundation

1997 THIRD PRIZE 50th Annual Art Competition Art Association of the Philippines

HONORABLE MENTION Watercolor Category 30th National Shell Student Art Competition