Norma Belleza | |
Birth Name: | Norma Belleza |
Birth Date: | 3 April 1939 |
Birth Place: | San Fernando, Pampanga, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Nationality: | Filipino |
Field: | Painting |
Training: | University of Santo Tomas |
Works: | See below |
Family: | Fatima Baquiran (Daughter), Angelito Antonio (Husband), Marcel Antonio (son), Emil Antonio (son) |
Norma Belleza (born May 3, 1939) is a Filipino painter. She was born in San Fernando, Pampanga. Back then, her family was composed of billboard designers. Married to the Filipino artist, Angelito Antonio, with their children Fatima Baquiran, Emil Antonio, and Marcel Antonio. She studied at the University of Santo Tomas in 1962 and obtained her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.[1]
In her early years, she painted dark and depressing paintings. Her paintings then turned into brightly colors and detailed work on folk genre, including women vendors, potters and workers.[1] Figurative works placed emphasis on her subject’s physical appearance. After obtaining her bachelor's degree, she resided with her husband Angelito Antonio. Being idle for 10 years, she had her solo works exhibited at Metro Gallery in 1976. Ever since then, she had nine one-person shows exhibited at different galleries such as: Luz Gallery and ABC Gallery.[2]