Intuitive Artist Features Art at Artexpo New York

PHOTO: Considering the enormous wealth of talent the Philippines has, it is no surprise that the works of art of a homegrown talent were among those featured in the prestigious Artexpo New York, an annual fine art trade show, which was held in Pier 90 from 04 to 07 April 2019.

As his paintings of modern art echoes the style of Pablo Picasso, natural-born Filipino Thomas Aquino, who is now an Austrian citizen, is known in Vienna as “Tommy Picasso Aquino.” While he may be known more for his modern art, Mr. Aquino actually paints in various styles.

Proud of his Filipino roots, Mr. Aquino showed Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro a coffee table book and litographs of more of his paintings, which hearken back to old world Philippine themes of picturesque rural landscapes and cockfighting.

As an intuitive artist, Mr. Aquino says that he gets inspiration from his dreams. Mr. Aquino has featured his paintings in Busan, London, and Shanghai. Los Angeles will be his next art destination. (New York PCG photo)

Mr. Thomas Aquino shows Vice Consul Ramiro some of hislitographs. (New York PCG photo)

Mr. Thomas Aquino stands in front of some of his works of art, while pointing at his scheduled “Meet the Artist” where art enthusiasts and fellow artists could learn more about his journey as an artist. (New York PCG photo)

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