Place: Dasmariñas
Born: 1965
Biography:
Allan Balisi is a Filipino figurative artist born on February 22, 1965, in Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines. He is known for his quaint and geometric folk representations, populated by rounded stylized figures usually engaged in traditional and rural activities. His early works are simplistic, with flat colors and sparse details, often depicting family life. Balisi's art draws from his childhood memories as the older brother of seven younger siblings. He is also known for his work 'We are totally alone here', an oil on canvas painting.