Manila, Philippines – Pete Velasquez, Jr. is an artist who brings to life the genuine essence of Philippine nationalism in art. While the Philippines boasts of numerous traditions, the core values of the Filipino people are deeply rooted in respect and love for faith and the importance of family. He has powerfully captured this essence resonating vividly in his masterpieces.
THE ARTIST'S CAREER - HIS PATH & HIS JOURNEY A creative and prolific artist since the 1980s, he excels in various mediums, has garnered multiple art awards and achievements and has a history of successful solo exhibitions. An active member of the Angono Ateliers Association, Filipino Portrait Artists Guild and QArt Circle Philippines, he was among the top contenders in GSIS's 2024 Abstract Art Competition. An architect by profession, artist by heart, Pete Velasquez Jr, is also an illustrator, printmaker, a musician, photographer, a loving husband and an affectionate father. Through the years, his spirit always seeks nourishment, continuously seeking artistic growth and he embraces a lifelong journey of learning new experiences to cultivate his art.
STYLE AND EXPRESSION. Over the course Pete Velasquez Jr.'s art career, his style and expression has shifted, transformed and developed from pen and ink, watercolors, acrylic, portraits to abstract, yet the significance of his core Filipino traditions and nationalism has never wavered. His art has always been styled, letting him become free and letting him express himself without limitations. His style has always been inspired by music, nature, and his internal emotions and external reactions. His masterpieces are drawn with strong integrity and genuine self-expression that makes him a powerful source of inspiration for other artists.
Miniatures features 71 artworks that are comparatively smaller than his average works. The exhibit opened on May 3 and will run until the 16th, at the Gateway Gallery Studio. Meet the artist when you visit his exhibition. The exhibit, his 5th exhibit at the Gateway Gallery, is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
