ABOUT THE WORK

          An Alumna of the University of Santo Tomas, Norma Belleza obtained  a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in 1962.  She is a painter who began  by painting dark and somber representations of religious subjects. Then,  she progressed into colorful and detailed works on folk genre subjects, including Metro Manila aides, peasants in various rural activities, women vendors, and potters.  She emphasizes the physical strength and native  appearance of her subjects.
          Belleza’s paintings are in the collection of the Jaycee International Art  Center and the University of Sydney International House.  She also won various awards, among some are the 1993 Araw ng Maynila Award, SNSAC Competition, the AAP Competition and the Gabriela Silang art competition.