Clint Normandia
Philippines
B. 1969 Misamis Occidental, Philippines ) Currently lives in Cebu City.
Better known for his realistic rendition of any given subject,
A Multi-awarded student of Cebu Academy of Arts
A consistent finalist and winner of the Martino Abellana Annual Art Competition in Carcar, Cebu.
Won a Grand Prize Award of Art Petron 2003.
He was elected as the youngest president of Cebu Art Association.
Worked in Singapore at Mandala Fine arts Gallery.
He is currently an active member of Portrait Artists Society of the Philippines Inc. (PASPI)
His art stands out as his paintings are a combination of classic realistic views with a touch of modern twist. Keen on detail in his utilization of space and fine control of the brush, Normandia gives significant dimension to the treatment of light and shade in his drawings and paintings. All his compositions are distinct and lines are sleek with elements which points to Normandia’s contemporary sights. He goes beyond traditional concepts and gives a playful punch to his masterfully painted subjects. His execution and detailed in capturing beauty of the human body and his art goes beyond the standards of traditional aesthetic norms. His artistic boldness and his drive to perfection can only be seen in artists of Normandia’s caliber.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
2001 – 2003 Painting – Oil painting & Water color Painting
Cebu Academy of Arts, Echavez st, Cebu City,
1993-1998 Bachelor of Science in Theology, Major in Bible
Immanuel Bible College, Banawa Hills, Cebu City
1987-1992 Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Cagayan De Oro College, Cagayan De Oro City
EXHIBITIONS: GROUP/SOLO
2019
“ART TABANG-3”
PASPI GROUP, Cebu City
2018
“SELF PORTRAIT – I BUT NOT ME”
PASPI GROUP, Sm Art center, 4th flr. Bldg.-A, Sm Megamall, Mandaluyong City
“Mendez Big & small Art Co.”
Sm Art Center, 4th flr. Bldg.-A, Sm Megamall, Mandaluoyng City
“DUALITY” a Two Man Exhibit
Gallerie Anna, 4th flr. Bldg.-A, Sm Megamall, Mandaluyong City
“LEGACY”
Art Anton, G/F S. Maison, Conrad Hotel Manila, Marina Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
2017
“MANILART17”
SMX Aura Convention Center, SM Aura, Taguig City
“ARTABANG-2”
Horizons, Oakridge Business Park, Cebu City
“KOLOR SUGBU”
HIRAYA GALLERY. Shangrila Makati
“ RENDEZVOUS” ( North and South) KULARAYA ART GALLERY
Gen. Juan Gutierez st. Brgy. Little Baguio, San Juan City
“ALL ABOUT WOMEN“
Art Anton, G/F S. Maison, Conrad Hotel Manila, Marina Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
2016
“CELEBRATION SINULOG! CEBU!
Cebu City Museum, Cebu City
2015
“PAINT, PRAY, CELEBRATE”
Sm Art Center, Cebu City
2013
Solo Exhibition: “THE ART OF HUMAN BODY”
Cebu Academy of Arts, Gen. Echaves St., Cebu City
“PAKITA’G HILAS ARTE VISWAL ART CONGRESS”
Qube Gallery, the Persimon, Mabolo, Cebu City
2012
“ART WORKS FOR A CAUSE”
Portrait Artist Society of the Phil. Inc., Sm North Wing, Cebu City
2011
“SOUTHERN FIESTAS”
Gallerie anna,, Sm Megamall, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
2006
“BINHI GROUP ART EXHIBIT”
Seoul, Korea,
2005
“2005 CAA ART EXHIBIT & INDUCTION CEREMONIES”
Cebu Art Association
Casa Gorordo Museum, Lopez Jaena St. Cebu City
2004
“CAA ART EXHIBIT & INDUCTION CEREMONIES”
Cebu Art Association, Casa Gorordo Museum, Lopez Jaena St. Cebu City
2003
“KAHAYAG”
Binhi Art Group, Montebello Villa Hotel, Cebu,
2002
“COLORES DE VERANO”
Montebello Villa Hotel, Banilad, Cebu City
2001
“2001 CAA ART EXHIBIT AND INDUCTION CEREMONIES”
Galleria Zaguan, Casa Gorordo Museum, Cebu City
2000
“AMBIT LAMBIGIT”
Ayala Activity Center, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
1999
“BINHI”
SM Art Center, Cebu City
1997
“ART FOR LIFE – 2”
An Auction Exhibit
Rustan’s Home Store
Mango Ave., Cebu City
1996
“ART FOR LIFE”
Water Front Mactan
Island Hotel
Lapu-Lapu Mactan, Cebu
1996
“SUGBO”
A Cebuano Landscape
Intramuros, manila
1995
“PAKIGSAULOG”
Ayala Center Cebu
AWARDS
2017
2nd Prize Winner
Cebu City First Art Week On The Spot Painting
Competition,
2015
Third Prize Winner
Don Martino Abellana, Busay Landscape
On the spot Painting contest,
2012
Third Prize Winner
Mancao Ancestral Home
Oil/Acrylic Painting Contest
1st Runner-up
Paghandum ni Magsaysay
On the spot painting contest
Mt. Manunggal, Balamban, Cebu
2004
Semi-Finalist in Oil/Acrylic
Category, Fourth Art Petron
National Student Art Competition
Petron Mega Plaza,
Makati City
Third Prize Winner
100th Anniversay
Bagacay Point Light Station
Painting Competition
Sponsored by, Coastal Highpoint
Ventures Inc., Cebu City
2003
Grand Prize Winner
Third Art Petron National
Student Art Competition
Petron Mega Plaza,
Makati City
2002
Third Prize Winner
Cebu: In Modern Art
Painting Competition
Sponsored by, Montebello Villa Hotel,
Cebu City
Third Prize Winner
On the spot Painting Contest, Professional Category
Sponsored by, Dona Modesta Singson, Gaisano Foundation
Carcar, Cebu
2000
Semi-Finalist in the Water Media
Paper Category National Painting Competition
Sponsored by, Metro Bank
PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS:
2018
Homage To Rene Magritte Self Portrait - I, But not Me Portrit Artist Society of the Philippines, Inc.
2013
The Philppine Star, The Freeman, Cebu Lifestyle
Clint Normandia: The Art of the Human Body by Yasunari Ramon Suarez Taguchi
2008
Book Published: Philippine Art Now by Manuel Duldolao,
2005
Sun Star Weekend Magazine, “Heart for art”
Portrait of an artist as a leader and Follower of his own path by Emily Jade Valero,
TEACHING
2015-2017
Normandia Academy Art Workshops
2012-2013
Cebu Academy of Arts, Assistant Art Instructor,
2012-2016
Happy Horizons Childrens Ranch, Art Instructor
2001-2002
Play House Children's Center / Bright Academy, Art Teacher
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