Abstract 2 Figures
About Norlie Meimban
My interest in the arts came from my father, who is himself an artist. Exposed in the arts since childhood, I was given full reign to dabble in art materials until I decided to take Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines. With my background in the arts as foundation, I strove to learn and discover more in my studies in school.
I seriously became engrossed with anatomy as I was inspired by the expertise of Andrew Loomis. My strong influences aside from my father came from the likes of Rembrandt, Dali, Van Gogh, Juan Luna and those who painted in the Impressionist and Expressionist styles.
I am confident in using almost all media, including oil, pastel, acrylic, and graphite. I use these different materials depending on my mood and the subject matter at hand.
As an animator, I am now currently integrating concepts from animation into my art. The subject of time, movement, transformation and combination of spaces intrigue me. A series of works based on these are underway for my upcoming art exhibits.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
(2004) BONDAGE OF TIME, Six Solos Art Exhibit, Pasig Museum, Pasig City
(2004) SEATED, Ricco Renzo Galleries, G/F LRI Plaza Bel Air II, Makati City
(2005) LARONG KALYE, Big and Small Gallery SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
(2007) UNTITLED, Ricco Renzo Galleries, G/F LRI Plaza Bel Air II, Makati City
(2008) TRAVEL, Kaidagallery, Kamuning, QC.
(2008) KAMUSMUSAN, Whitebox Studio, Expo Araneta Cubao, QC.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
(1984) BAHAGHARI ART EXHIBIT, PICC, Roxas Blvd, Pasay City
(1985) FIL-STATE ART EXHIBIT, Baguio City
(1986) MARIAN YEAR ART EXHIBIT, U.S.T., Manila City
(1991) UNIVERSITY ARTIST GUILD, Las isles Gallery, Manila City
(1992) U.A.G ART EXHIBIT, Philamlife Bldg, U.N. Avenue, Manila; and Baguio City
(1993) BUKLOD SINING ART EXHIBIT, City Gallery, Manila City
(1998) METROBANK ART EXHIBIT, Metrobank Plaza, Makati City
(2000) HUNDICAPPED ART EXHIBIT, Manila Galleria Suites
(2001) WANGIS, Pasig Museum, Pasig City
(2002) CINCO FIGURAS, Surreala Cafe, Quezon City
(2003) SIKAT SA SSS, SSS Bldg. Quezon City
(2005) FIGURAS, ART EXHIBIT, Art Center Megamall, Mandaluyong City
(2005) CORRELATE Fourart Group, The Jewellry, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City
(2006) MODULAR RECONSTRUCTION, NCCA, Intramuros, Manila / Museo Pambata, Manila City,
AYALA Museum, Makati City / BOSTON Gallery, Quezon City
(2006) EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN, ARIAS GALLERY, LRI Plaza Bel Air II, Makati City
(2006) ART IN VIOLIN, Art Center Megamall, Mandaluyong City
(2007) PINOY EXPRESSION, Seattle Center, Seattle Washington, USA.
(2007) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Seattle Washington, USA
(2007) YAKAP, KAIDA Art Gallery, Kamuning, Quezon City
(2007) VERTICALS, Ricco Renzo Galleries, G/F LRI Plaza Bel Air II, Makati City
(2007) MAGKAKAKULAY GROUP EXHIBIT, Ricco Renzo Galleries, G/F LRI Plaza Bel Air II, Makati City
(2007) DOLCE VITA, at the Belissimo Ristorante, QC
(2008) 1 / 50 ARTISTS, Group Exhibit, KAIDA Art Gallery, Kamuning, Quezon City
(2008) FIGURATIVE PAINTING, PHILIPPINES DRAWING SOCIETY, Big and Small Gallery SM Megamall Mandaluyong City
(2008) “Legends and Villains”, SM Block, QC and PODIUM, Mandaluyong / Ricco Renzo, Makati City
(2008) COALLESCE, Whitebox Studio, Cubao Expo, Cubao Quezon City
(2008) PIECES, ESTEBAN SABAR GALLERY, OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, USA
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
(1984) OUTSTANDING AWARD, Art Exhibit Bahaghari
(1989) HONORABLE MENTION, Metrobank Art Competition
(1990) 3rd PLACE, Metrobank Art Competition
(1996) HONORABLE MENTION, Metrobank Art Competition
(2006) FINALIST, DRAWING CONTEST, Philippine Drawing Society Inc.
(2007) FINALIST, FIGURATIVE PAINTING CONTEST, Philippine Drawing Society Inc.
