ALEGRE, Hermes

Multi-awarded artist Hermes Alegre was born in Daet, Camarines Norte on March 7, 1968. He graduated from the Philippine Women’s University, Majoring in Fine Arts, where he studied under notable artists Ibarra dela Rosa and Mars Galang. Art critics have described his works as “portrait-like renditions of women with an uncanny sense of movement.” Looking at his paintings, one gets the impression that the figures are actually alive. His paintings are mostly beautiful dusky women depicted in a fantasy of foliage executed with an abundance of colors and zestful energy. Alegre’s women are prized and avidly awaited by art collectors, making him one of today’s best-selling artists. He has had at least 10 major solo exhibits to his credit, including one major show in Singapore and group shows in New York, Belgium and Germany. He won first place at the National Painting Competition held by Philippine Motors Association and recognized as a Provincial Treasure Awardee of Daet, Camarines Norte for his contribution to the Philippine art scene. The pieces in this album are from the MCA Luna Gallery, an affiliate of Heritage Arts and Antiquities.