Guillermo Estrella Tolentino

Tempat: Malolos

Yg dibawa lahir: 1890

Kematian: 1976

Biografi:

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino was a Filipino sculptor and professor of the University of the Philippines. He was designated as a National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death. Tolentino was born on July 24, 1890, in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. He was the fourth of eight children. His father was a tailor, whose only artistic interest was playing the guitar. Tolentino's early talent in sculpting was evident when he was able to mold figures of horses and dogs out of clay. He started studying in Malolos Intermediate School and continued his high school years in the same city. After studying in Malolos, Tolentino went to Manila and attended classes in the School of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines. Tolentino's masterpieces in sculpture include the Bonifacio Monument and the UP Oblation. He was known as the ‘Father of Philippine Arts.’