Khervin John Gallandez (b. 1992) is a contemporary visual artist from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
Currently taking Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, Khervin's main body of works are paintings that infuse bold brushwork, and textures with a modern twist. He incorporates various symbols about human emotions, visual narratives that reflect life, and metaphors about the passage of time. His canvases pulsate with bold brushstrokes that marries classical inspiration with modern flair. He works mostly on oil, but he is also well versed in other mediums as well.
His paintings have been exhibited in various art exhibitions in different galleries in the Philippines and in abroad. He has been featured in several online publications and has also participated in some of the notable art events both local and international.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 - Between Horizons, Art Anton Gallery, S. Maison, Conrad Hotel, Pasay City
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2016 - Bagong Sibol, Baguio Museum, Baguio City
2019 - Nostalgia, Art Anton Gallery, S. Maison, Conrad Hotel, Pasay City
- Salo Salo 2019, J. Studio, Makati City
- Rondo 2019, Altro Mondo Creative Space, Makati City, Philippines
2020 - Art from Home, Nuzen Art Gallery, Tagaytay
- Introspection, Art Anton Gallery, S. Maison, Conrad Hotel, Pasay City
- Brave New World, (Virtual Group Exhibit and Art Plus Magazine Book Project)
- 100, Imprimatura Art Gallery
- Le Papillon, Art Anton Gallery, S. Maison, Conrad Hotel, Pasay City
- Metamorphosis, Art Elaan Gallery, Paranaque
- Manila Art, Art Anton Gallery
- In The Far East, Art Anton Gallery, S. Maison, Conrad Hotel, Pasay City
2021 - Sampayan 2021 , Pinto Art Museum, Antipolo
- Calm Days, Art Anton Gallery ,S. Maison, Conrad Hotel, Pasay City
- 7th Geoje International Art Festival, Haegeumgang Theme Museum, Geoje, South Korea
- Korea Art Fair, COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul, South Korea
2022 - Sampayan 2022, Pinto Art Museum , Antipolo
- Salo Salo 2022 , J Studio, Makati City
2023 - Xavier Art Fest 2023 under Boston Gallery, Xavier School, San Juan Metro Manila
- Sampayan 2023, Pinto Art Museum , Antipolo
- Weaving Stories, Art Anton Gallery, S. Maison, Conrad Hotel, Pasay City
- XIV Florence Biennale, Fortezza Da Basso, Florence Italy
2024 - Xavier Art Fest 2024 under Boston Art Gallery, Xavier School, San Juan Metro Manila
- Art Fair Philippines 2024, Altro Mondo Gallery, The Link, Makati City
- Bayluhanay 2024, Eskinita Art Gallery, Tanauan, Batangas
- Katawhan, Sangkatauhan: Bayluhanay Culmination, Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, Iloilo
- Tubô Cebu Art Fair under Puluy-an Art Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu
- Sagupa-an Dos, Puluy-an Art Gallery, Iloilo City
- Luzon Art Fair, Bulwagang Kanlahi, Tarlac City
- Alay 27, Boston Art Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City
- Limitless, J Studio, Makati City
- Colors of Chagall, Pinto Art Museum, Antipolo City
AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
2023 - UP Diliman Visual Arts and Cultural Studies Scholarship Program (UPD VACSSP) 2023-2024 - Recipient
2025 - Linangan Art Residency Program 2025 - Residency Grant
AFFILIATION
Urban Sketchers - https://urbansketchers.org/
Urban Sketchers Ilocos - Regional Chapter Administrator
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Payseng, C. (2024, August 16). Khervin John Gallandez: The Alchemist of Brushstrokes. Medium. https://kalialaia.medium.com/khervin-john-gallandez-the-alchemist-of-brushstrokes-240c2c012c9d
“Khervin John Gallandez.” Slicing Tomatoes, 30 June 2021, https://slicingtomatoes.com/khervin-john-gallandez/.
HealingIdea. “Know Your Local Artist: Khervin John Gallandez : The Ilocano Artist.” Know Your Local Artist: Khervin John Gallandez : The Ilocano Artist, Blogger, 13 Apr. 2016, https://kalialaia.blogspot.com/2016/04/know-your-local-artist-khervin-john.html.
WhenInManila. “This Self-Taught Artist Creates Phenomenal Van Gogh-Inspired Paintings.” When In Manila, 29 Mar. 2022, https://www.wheninmanila.com/this-self-taught-artist-creates-phenomenal-van-gogh-inspired-paintings/.
Agimat. “Agimat.” Agimat Sining at Kulturang Pinoy, 18 June 2021, http://agimat.net/between-horizons/.
Portrait of Khervin Gallandez in his studio. 2022
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