Joseph Albao is a Filipino painter born in Malabon, Metro Manila. He studied at Batangas State University where he obtained his bachelor's degree in Fine Arts majoring in Advertising. Albao has won numerous national art competitions and has participated in various art exhibitions locally. He co-founded the Vice Versa Artists Group and is currently a Grupo Sining Batangueño Member.
Albao’s latest works won him accolades including the First Place for PIG Sining: A Fine Arts Contest (2018), the Second Honorable Mention for Lakbay Sining Painting Competition (2018), and as Finalist for the 2nd Alveo National Painting Competition (2018), among others. This humble and hardworking painter was forged through various artistic endeavors throughout his life. Armed with an unwavering determination to better himself, Joseph Albao continues to dream not only for his self-worth and identity but also for the pride of the Filipino race.
Joseph Albao’s works depict the simple and genteel life of the Filipinos. His subjects or characters are lifted from the paintings of Amorsolo and Botong Francisco, though simple, command a quiet air of respect, strength of character, and beauty. Albao challenges the viewers to rethink of their Filipino heritage and culture at this present age, with the advent of social media, technical development and massive globalization. It is his advocacy to uphold the love for his country and its people through his brushes and palette exposing the beauty of our land and our race.