Place: Santa Mesa
Born: 1967
Biography:
Elmer Borlongan is a prominent contemporary Filipino painter born on January 7, 1967, in Santa Mesa, Philippines. He is best known for his distinctive use of figurative expressionism and rose to prominence as a recipient of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Thirteen Artist Awards in 1994. His works are widely exhibited and sought-after at auctions among Southeast Asian artists. He is married to fellow artist Plet Bolipata.