ABOUT THE WORK

The stunning portraits of visual artist Mia Herbosa are not only built upon centuries of artistic styles and techniques, but are also forged by her fervent passion for personal expression and perfection. As an artist, Herbosa was first enamored by the works of the Renaissance masters such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt. But given that their works were a product of the needs and demands of their time, Herbosa’s artistic disposition can be seen as something more than a mere carbon copy of the classical style. Her works are vivid and kaleidoscopic in their treatment as Herbosa attempts to capture the essence of her subject’s soul. Each aspect of Herbosa’s portrait is imbued with an inherent sense of vitality thanks to the artist’s deft hand and meticulous eye. The work of Mia Herbosa can be considered an epoch of local contemporary portraiture.