Joey Herrera was born in Manila, 1972. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1993. His mother being from Sariaya, Quezon,grew up attending the Pahiyas harvest festival, one of his favorite themes.
Has participated in a show with the Lukban Artist on invitation of their leader, Paul Escobanas. His greatest influence is Antonio Austria, one of the country’s earliest naif artist who served as his teacher at UST.
Herrera is best known for colorful fauve renditions of jeepney’s, religious processions, harvest scenes, the neighborhood store, and the nearby market that is presented with childlike clarity and charm.
He also does realist renditions of old churches in watercolor and oil showcasing his versatility. Finalist- Metrobank Competition, 1991 Finalist- Shell National Students Art Competition, 1993 Third Prize- Araw ng Maynila Contest, 1992 Second Prize- Human Rights Spot Contest, University of Santo Tomas, 1992
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Flower Vendors
16″ x 12″
Oil on Canvas
2005
SN#71612
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Mother and Child
16″ x 12″
Oil on Canvas
2005
SN#73562
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Joseph and Mary
12″ x 16″
Oil on Canvas
2001
SN#75648
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Mother and Child
16″ x 12″
Oil on Canvas
2004
SN#71574
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Beautiful Harvest
30″ x 36″
Oil on Canvas
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SN#76143
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Sinulog
36″ x 30″
Oil on Canvas
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SN#68659
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Mag-ina
36″ x 30″
Oil on Canvas
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SN#51118
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Parada ng Higante
36″ x 30″
Oil on Canvas
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SN#67233
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Angono Festival
36″ x 30″
Oil on Canvas
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SN#75983
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Aroza ni San Isidro
36″ x 30″
Oil on Canvas
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SN#54997
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Kasalan
36″ x 48″
Oil on Canvas
2004
SN#73284
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Karoling
36″ x 48″
Oil on Canvas
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SN#62149
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Mag-asawa
40″ x 46″
Oil on Canvas
2000
SN#68774
