RENOWNED artist Anthony Fermin unveiled his latest exhibit – Anthony Fermin: An Exposition with the Masters – on Friday afternoon, Aug. 15, at The Atrium of SM Lanang in Davao City. (Ivy Tejano)
By Ivy Tejano
Published Aug 16, 2025 03:51 pm
The highly anticipated showcase, which opened at 4:30 p.m., brings together the works of Philippine masters alongside Fermin’s own deeply personal and faith-inspired pieces.
Fermin said that his family is the central inspiration in his newest collection. He said most of his paintings have children, a message for all parents to have time with their children.
“The central inspiration of my exhibit is my family. I remember my kids in my paintings because most of the time I’m away with them because of my job,” Fermin said.
Fermin, who has been in the industry for over 30 years, said that his art carries personal meaning and a spiritual message.
“I dedicate this event to the Almighty. He is the star of this show,” he said. “My journey is not easy. But that doesn’t mean we have to stop. Despite the challenges, we have to pursue life.”
Fermin’s works embody transformation, resilience, and optimism.
Inspired by prayer and gratitude, Fermin’s paintings highlight themes of renewal and portrays struggles replaced with joy and negativity erased to make way for hope.
Fermin said his graffiti-like concepts depict figures symbolically removing life’s burdens, rendered in vibrant colors and expressive strokes that celebrate the Filipino spirit.
Fermin said the exhibit from Aug. 15 to 18 presents original masterpieces by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, Angelito Antonio, Romeo Tabuena, Gus Albor, Isidro Ancheta, Juvenal Sanso, H.R. Ocampo, and Vicente Manansala.
He thanked SM Lanang, people behind the exhibit, and special guest Nancy dela Rosa, wife of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa.
“We chose Davao because Davao City is special to me,” Fermin added. “It’s a privilege to exhibit my paintings with these masters, and I thanked SM for providing an opportunity like this to artists like me.”
