Jovito Andres

Jovito Andres, born in Angono, Rizal, studied Fine Arts major in Painting at the University of Santo Tomas from 1984 to 1988. He mounted his first solo exhibit in 1994 at Le Soufflé in Makati. His sixth solo show was held in 2006 at Artes Figuras Gallery I in Cebu City. He has also had numerous exhibits abroad, including the Rizal Center in Chicago, the Philippine Center in New York, and Holland's Club in Singapore. His recent major group shows are with Grupo Sining Angono, a new collective art group that started in 2017.

With an extensive body of work, he has been featured in several published books by art critic Manuel Duldulao, such as "Century of Philippine Art" and "The Art Collectors Guidebook". Another hardcover book featuring his work is "Life, Love and Beauty (Images of Women through the Eyes of Filipino Artists)". He was commissioned by Merial Philippines to portray Filipino children at play for their 2007 desktop calendar. He is also a regular contributor to Hallmark's annual L.I.F.E. Christmas cards.

The appeal of Jovito Andres' work lies in its ability to evoke simple childhood pleasures. People who see his works for the first time often find themselves reliving their own growing-up years. His notable works often depict the lives of nurturing and loving Filipino families, as well as his memories of the serene fishing village and rustic farms in his beloved town, which produced two National Artists, Carlos "Botong" Francisco (Visual Arts) and Lucio San Pedro (Music).