PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A VERY DISTINGUISHED HISTORIAN

ABOUT THE WORK

Fred Baldemor descends from a prominent family of painters and sculptors from Paete, Laguna. A nephew of brothers Angelo and Manuel Baldemor, Fred excels in classical wood and ivory sculpting. He finished his tertiary studies at the Union College of Laguna, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. Fred is best known for his molave sculpture Santo Niño de Palaboy (Holy Child, The Vagrant), which has become a classic folk imagery among Paete carvers. In 1981, Fred produced a series of ivory sculptures depicting well-known figures from Filipino myths and legends, such as Malakas at Maganda and Maria Makiling. Following the success of this series, Fred ventured into genre scenes from Philippine rural life. Fred has showcased his works in various local and international exhibitions. Among these were shows mounted at the Philippine Center in New York (1984), the 2nd Biennale de Havana (1986), and the Tokyo International Art Show (1993). From 1986 to 1992, Fred was a resident artist at the International Art Village in Tokyo. Fred has also received numerous recognitions throughout his career. In 1976, he received the Laguna Cultural Award. The Art Association of the Philippines awarded Fred an honorable mention in 1977 and a silver medal in 1978.