Nilo M. Santiago: My Life - My Art

Nilo Santiago: My Art, My Life is a fascinating exploration of artwork by artist Nilo M. Santiago. A native of Manila, Philippines, Mr. Santiago received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas. Upon moving to the United States, Mr. Santiago furthered his education at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Santiago's extensive travels provided inspiration for his art. He was deeply attracted to capturing the vibrancy of life in colorful paintings. Also featured in Mr. Santiago's artwork was the love of his life-his life partner, Finley James Parks-as well as their many cats.

This book highlights a sampling of Nilo Santiago's vibrant life and art. In addition to creating art for himself, Nilo created textile designs in the Philippines before moving to the United States and becoming the official artist for United States Air Force for twenty-six years. Nilo Santiago: My Art, My Life showcases different collections he has worked on during his life, in addition to photos of Nilo with his family, friends, and coworkers.

Author: Alexis Parks
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
Published: 12/22/2023
Pages: 738
Weight: 5.83lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 2.06d
ISBN: 9781662931017