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Filipino painter Christian Tamondong was born in Cavite City, Philippines --- March 27, 1976. He took up painting at the Institute of Fine Arts and Design at the Philippine Women's University.

A first encounter with Tamondong's works evokes a sense of enchantment for his intense colors at once beckon us to a world of playgrounds, the world of our childhood.

Tamondong's unique style appropriates the colors and forms of children's art. His paintings are characterized by strong, vibrant colors applied in their purest intensity. Intimations of innocent spontaneity appear through freely applied streaks of crayons and oil sticks and through casually controlled acrylic drippings and washes.

Tamondong's child-like style serves a double entendre: while the forms appear naive, his themes are thoughtful meditations on the exhuberance of life.

Christian, one of the rising stars of Philippine art is a multi-awarded painter and his artworks are sought after in the Philippines, Singapore and the United States.

Education

• Painting, Institute of Fine Arts and Design, Philippine Women's University

Solo Exhibitions

• 2006
  Haven, Art Sentral Asia & AUDI, Audi Center MT Haryono, Jakarta, Indonesia
• 2005
  Of Mirth and Misery, Art Sentral Asia & iPreciation, Fullerton Hotel, Singapore
• 2004
  Tragic Playground, Boston Gallery, Boston Cubao, Quezon City
• 2003
  Whimsy's Park, Gallery Nine, 4/F, Bldg. A, Artwalk, SM Megamall
• 2003
  Works on Paper, Drawing Room, Metrostar Bldg. Metropolitan Ave. Makati City

Selected Group Exhibitions

• 2004
  Configured Drawing, Victorio Edades Hall CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd.
• 2003
  Anting Anting, Boston Gallery, Boston Cubao Quezon City