Art Pavilion
Featured Artist - Ramon H. Lopez
RAMON H. Lopez
Ramon H. Lopez was born in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, in Central Luzon to the north of Manila, on February 1983. At a young age his interest in painting developed. Ramon dreamed of becoming famous and not just for himself, but for the Filipino people. He wanted to make a difference and not confine himself to traditional paint brushes and colors. Since he joined Samahang Makasining Phil. Inc., a local art group, his craft and discipline improved and evolved. In 2008, he entered the BPRE National Painting competition and placed 2nd. Although not winning 1st place, Ramon became more motivated and passionate about his artistic endeavors.
He wanted to be known for a different style, utilizing an unconventional element in painting, something that many would consider useless. He uses RUST as his medium. He started to collect rusting objects from trash, carefully segregating the rust particles and creating a special process that he uses for his artwork.
Ramon has been featured in various articles and interviews due to his creativity and uniqueness of his medium. In addition to rust, he often paints using acrylic and sometimes combining it with rust. His themes range from erotica, abstract to Filipiniana.
As part of his advocacy, Ramon donates part of the sales of his work to benefit his community, economically hard hit by the Pandemic.
Links and Resources:
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramon_H._Lopez
Publication - Ramon H. Lopez: First Filipino Rustpainter (Tatay Jobo Elizes, 2014). ISBN-13: 978-1500236861
Videos
1. January 22, 2010: GMA 7 Unang Hirit TV Interview with Elito Circa-Buhok Painter and Sir Fidel Sarmiento of AAA, Ramon Lopez, rust painter
2. Rust Painter Interview at TV 5 Pilipinas News
3. GNN Travel Art Features Ramon H. Lopez
4. Art Demonstartion: Tres Marias "Jar Makers"
5. Ramon H. Lopez Abstract Works
